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Outdoor rabbit hutches come in a whole range of sizes and styles. People tend to think that a small one seems fine for one or two rabbits, and that big ones are suitable if you are having or planning on having multiple rabbits.
The facts about rabbits is even if they look fine in a small hutch, they need as much space as possible to run and exercise.
You can find outdoor rabbit hutches already built that you can install in your backyard. But there are several factors to keep in mind before you make that purchase.
- First of all your rabbit hutch should be at least three feet above the ground to protect the bunnies from the elements and potential predators. Dogs, cats, raccoons or foxes are going to try to get your rabbits in way that you cannot imagine. The rabbit needs a place to hide to feel at least secure enough or they may just die from fright.
- The fencing around the rabbit run should be berried about a foot under neath solid ground to prevent dogs to dig under it.
- A rabbit hutch should never be made of treated wood. Rabbits are chewers and that kind of wood is toxic for them.
- Since you want to keep your rabbits outside, they are probably are going to spend their whole life in the hutch so try to give them as much space as possible.
- The rabbit house should be separated in half by a panel to create a compartment for the rabbit to hide, seek shelter from the elements and get warm during the cold nights.
- The floor on the rabbit house should not be made of wire, like most of them are. It would be best to be made of a thick hard plastic panel, just like the bottom of a indoor cage, easy to clean with a hose. Rabbits will use a litter box if you provide them with one and it would be a lot cleaner for them too.
It is very hard to find a rabbit hutch that meet all these needs and the price of already made hutches is a lot higher than what it cost to make one yourself.
A good alternative to buying is to get a good set of plans and custom made the size according with what you need and what you want for your pets. Your hutch will be a lot safer and will provide your animals a much better living area.
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