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Forum BEHAVIOR Rabbit and Questions

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    • Roxy
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        Hi! I may be getting a baby female Holland Lop Rabbit sometime soon, and I have some questions.

        1) I will be keeping my rabbit outdoors, (I am not allowed to keep it inside, only when its cold or raining) and my house has gardeners.  The problem is that we can’t fire the gardeners or get rid of them. The gardeners wouldn’t touch the rabbits hutch and I would have a fence around the hutch. Is this going to be ok for my rabbit? If it isn’t, do you guys have any tips?

        2) Since I am going to be a new bunny parent, I was wondering if you guys had any tips or tricks for keeping an outdoor Holland Lop.

          Thanks!


      • BanditCamp
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          I’m curious why you can only keep pets outside if it’s not too personal. Rabbits are very social animals and a bunny outside by himself with lots of strange noises and possibly predators is terrifying.

          There are many forums regarding outdoor hutches so use the forums search feature to find them. I have an indoor rabbit so I can’t be much help except with a few tips now and then. Bunnies need lots of social time otherwise they will be constantly agressive and not like you. If your having a purely outdoor bun you might want to consider a friend for him/her and bond them correctly.


        • sarahthegemini
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            Please get two if you are going to be keeping them outside (and bond them properly) You should have two anyway but that’s even more important if there’ll be stuck outside. I’m confused why you said you can’t fire the gardeners? Why would you even need to fire them? Lol

            Tbh I think if you can’t keep them indoors, you shouldn’t get them at all.


          • Mikey
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              You need to be careful with holland lops outdoors. They are not really outdoor rabbits unless you live in a very monotoneish climate, or bring them in half of the year, in which, there would be no reason not to keep them inside all year around. They have to be in temperatures no lower than 40 and no higher than 80. A temp around mid sixties to low seventies is best. Remember also that rabbits can go into shock or become sick if you move them between a 10 degree difference (example: if its 40 outside and you bring him into your 70 degree house, he can go into shock, overheat, have a stroke, ect because the temp change is too great)

              You mentioned gardeners, what do they do? If they spray any chemicals around, or put down any chemicals, yes, your rabbit will be in danger. If the gardeners just trim your plants and pull up weeds, your rabbit should be fine

              Since he will be outdoor, he will be lonely and could be scared at night. Getting a friend is your best bet, as previously mentioned. Do note, however, that the two cannot live together until atleast one month after they are both spayed/neutered, and will need to be bonded before living together. This can take several months, but it is one of the best ways to ensure your rabbits comfort. Note, that rabbits can die from stress

              Since they will be outside, you also have to keep them updated on their vaccines. The hutch must be cleaned every day or two at the latest to avoid bugs and infestations inside of it. The hutch must have appropriate protection around it to avoid predators from getting in. There must be appropriate amount of room on the ground for the rabbit to exercise. The hutch must be off the ground to help protect it and your bun from various things, for example: flooding inside of the hutch during a rainstorm. Half of the hutch must be completely covered so the rabbit can hide. Youll also have to make sure the rabbit cannot dig out of the hutch area, so youll need to have something underground to prevent the buns from digging out and running in. Likewise, youll need this so predators cannot dig their way into the hutch area


            • Azerane
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                I am also wondering why the gardeners are a concern.

                Keeping an outdoor rabbit safe is a big task. Managing weather conditions and keeping bunny warm in winter and cool enough in summer is very important. As Mikey mentioned, getting sturdy and appropriate hutch and run is vital. You need to make sure that cats, foxes, dogs, raccoons, stoats etc (whatever is relevant where you live) can’t get into the hutch to get to your rabbit. A big rabbit shed with an attached run, or a big wooden hutch with attached run would be the way to go. I also agree that having one rabbit outdoors is not ideal, extra fear from predators and he will likely be lonely much of the time. If you can get a bonded pair that would be best. Keeping a rabbit outdoors is not cruel, but bunny must have appropriate housing.


              • Roxy
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                  Ok. I have convinced my mom to be able to keep the rabbit in the garage. Our garage has plenty of light and when gets hot, I would have a fan in the garage to keep it cool. We also don’t keep a car in the garage so there wouldn’t be any dangourous fumes effecting the rabbit. There also wouldn’t be any loud nosies to scare it. Do you guys have any tips on feeding or anything else? I would love some. Thanks! 


                • sarahthegemini
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                    Biggest tip is get it a friend. Rabbits shouldn’t be kept alone.

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