There are many different things to consider when buying a rabbit. Take your a large or small rabbit? A rabbit with lop ears or upright ears, short or long hair, spotted or not spotted. There are over 50 types of rabbits to choose from, but there is one thing that all rabbits have in common. Rabbits are very social animals and do not like to be alone. It is therefore important not to just look at the appearance of your rabbit, but also think about where your new furry friend is going to keep.
Keeping rabbits outside
If you decide to keep your rabbit outside, it is important that you have at least two rabbits in a hutch. Rabbits that are only outside quickly feel lonely, because it gets little attention outside. It is wise to keep rabbits to sterilize or castrate them if you put them in a cage together. If you decide to outside? Then choose a large enclosure where your rabbit has enough has room to move, at least 4 m2. Also place toys in the cage, such as pipes, bridges or tree stumps. It is also important to ensure that your rabbit has a shelter from wind, rain and too much sun. Choose fine mesh to keep insects that can spread diseases out of the cage. Place in the winter extra straw in the hutch to keep your rabbit warm.
Keeping rabbits indoors
It is usually a better choice to keep your rabbit indoors. Your rabbit will feel less lonely and you will notice more quickly when things are not going well with your rabbit. Make sure your cage is large enough, with a minimum of 150 x 80cm. A rabbit in a cage that is too small can suffer from muscle weakness and bones and can cause a deformed back. Also make sure that the internal temperature is good for your rabbit. Don’t turn off the heater when you’re away, so your rabbit doesn’t too cold. Of course, leaving the heater on all the time can cause extra energy costs. Comparing energy suppliers is therefore a smart idea. Please note note: rabbits can handle cold better than heat, so take care in the summer for cooling. The best place for your rabbit is in a fixed place against the wall in the living room. Let your rabbit out of the cage for at least 4 hours a day for exercise.
Maintaining a rabbit cage
Properly maintaining your rabbit cage is important to ensure that rabbit stays healthy. You don’t want anything to happen to your rabbit like
encephalitozoon cuniculi and you’re probably also not to wait for vet bills. You can protect yourself against this protect your rabbit by taking out rabbit insurance. It is also important to clean the cage every week, both for indoor and outdoor enclosures. Make the rabbit’s toilet corner clean every day. A dirty cage can cause stress and intestinal problems
