Winter Care
Bunnies tolerate cold temperatures better than hot, but they still need some protection from the winter elements.
Summer Care
When the weather heats up it's the time to make sure your rabbits are prepared for summer.
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Bunnies tolerate cold temperatures better than hot, but they still need some protection from the winter elements.
- Make sure that rain/snow cannot get into the hutch. Rabbits need to stay dry.
- Protect them from strong winds by covering the sides of the hutch with a strong tarp or tack some wood panels up over the wire sides.
- Give lots of hay for bedding to help keep warm. Make sure to change it regularly to keep it dry.
- Rabbits will need to eat more during the cold winter months as their bodies use more energy to generate heat.
- Fresh water is as important in winter as in summer. You will need to check water crocks/bottles frequently to make sure they're not frozen. (The sipper on the bottles will often freeze before the water in the bottle so be sure to check carefully.)
- Even though it's cold outside, your bunny still enjoys your company, so dress warm and spend some time outside petting and grooming your bunny as you do the rest of the year!
Summer Care
When the weather heats up it's the time to make sure your rabbits are prepared for summer.
- If you have your rabbits outside in hutches, make sure they are located in a cooler area of the yard where they have plenty of shade from the sweltering sun.
- Freeze filled water bottles and give them to the rabbits to lay against to help them keep cool.
- Make extra sure your rabbits have a constant supply of fresh water - they'll need it.
- If you have your rabbits in a barn/shed, try using fans to keep them cool and to keep the air moving--good ventilation is very important.
- Keep cages and hutches very clean to discourage the flies from coming around your rabbits. Hang fly strips in the barn.
- If you use fertilizers/chemicals on your lawn, don't let your rabbits eat any grass etc.
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