As the temperature goes up outside, you need to keep your outdoor bunnies comfort in mind. Always use common sense with outdoor rabbits and heat. For example, always make sure your rabbit has access to fresh water and keep the hutch in a shady area. Really hot weather (90 F or higher) means you should probably move your rabbit to an indoor cage which you can keep in a garage or basement.
"Hot" to a rabbit is typically in the 80 F range or higher. Please keep in mind that wooled breeds will feel warmer sooner than a short-haired breed would. Also, the temperatures I chose here are relative, based on what the weather in your area typically is.
If your rabbit is outside in hot weather, you can make them "air conditioning" to make the time outside more comfortable. All you need is an empty 2 liter soda bottle.
Rinse out any remaining soda with water. Fill the bottle 3/4 of the way with tap water. Place in the freezer overnight. Remove in the morning and place in your rabbit's hutch. Your rabbit will be able to stay cool by laying close. When it cools down in the evening, remove the bottle from the hutch, place in a disposable plastic bag and place back in the freezer. Remove and discard bad before placing in the hutch. No need to refresh the water in the bottle!
It's best to have 2 bottles so you can alternate them on very hot days. Also, smaller bottles are perfect for carrying cages on the way to shows.
Keep an eye on your outdoor rabbits! Remember- if you want to turn on the air conditioning, your rabbit is probably hot, too!
Peggy and Dante
"Hot" to a rabbit is typically in the 80 F range or higher. Please keep in mind that wooled breeds will feel warmer sooner than a short-haired breed would. Also, the temperatures I chose here are relative, based on what the weather in your area typically is.
If your rabbit is outside in hot weather, you can make them "air conditioning" to make the time outside more comfortable. All you need is an empty 2 liter soda bottle.
Rinse out any remaining soda with water. Fill the bottle 3/4 of the way with tap water. Place in the freezer overnight. Remove in the morning and place in your rabbit's hutch. Your rabbit will be able to stay cool by laying close. When it cools down in the evening, remove the bottle from the hutch, place in a disposable plastic bag and place back in the freezer. Remove and discard bad before placing in the hutch. No need to refresh the water in the bottle!
It's best to have 2 bottles so you can alternate them on very hot days. Also, smaller bottles are perfect for carrying cages on the way to shows.
Keep an eye on your outdoor rabbits! Remember- if you want to turn on the air conditioning, your rabbit is probably hot, too!
Peggy and Dante
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