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Choosing a Rabbit Hutch Design
It’s a given that many rabbits
will spend the majority of their life inside the confined area
of a small hutch. Most of the rabbit hutches for sale
(including many of the DIY rabbit hutch plan designs you can
buy) end up being way too small. However, a small hutch is not
always a bad choice, if the caretaker is committed to spending
daily time with their pet. Allowing plenty of exercise time
away from the rabbit’s home will be important. Keeping the
bunny house cleaned out regularly will be required as well.
These are just a few examples of the considerations that go into
choosing a rabbit hutch design. In the remainder of this
article, you’ll learn even more about making the right choice - a
choice that can make a difference in the comfort, safety and
contentment of a companion rabbit.
Keeping a rabbit healthy, safe and
content in an outdoor hutch starts with a basic understanding of
three key facts. First, rabbits like to chew, not just for
eating but to maintain their teeth which continue to grow. This
means EVERYTHING is subject to being chewed or nibbled on within
their reach. As such, all hutches for rabbits you consider
must be chew-safe. Secondly, rabbits are prone to heat stroke.
Having sufficient shade and ventilation at all times are more
important concerns than freezing cold weather (which most
rabbits endure quite well). Thirdly, rabbits are subject to
death by fear. They are prey animals in the wild. Their flight
instinct can be so extreme, that without a place of escape, the
presence of fear can be fatal. Keep these three 'rabbit facts'
in mind when considering any of the rabbit hutches for sale.
In general the ideal outdoor
rabbit hutch will not only provide shelter from the sun, rain,
wind or snow, but it will be durable enough to last for many
years. If the hutch will be accessible to curious pets or
potentially wild predators, be cautious purchasing a less
expensive unit that may be tipped over or get broken into.
Although there are single level hutches for rabbits that sit
directly on the ground (or close to it) and are less likely to
be tipped over, these units won’t provide the same sense of
security as an elevated hutch. Every rabbit hutch should have
(or have room for) a nesting box. These boxes not only provide a
place to sleep and shelter from the outdoor elements, but it
provides also a place to escape and hide from real
or perceived predators, such as the family dog or neighborhood
cat. If you live in an area inhabited by wild threats, like
clever raccoons, a durable hutch having door locks will be a
must. If building your own, the ideal set of rabbit hutch
blueprints will have all this plus provide enough room for a rabbit to get
sufficient exercise to stay healthy. It can’t be understated
that the size of the outdoor hutch plays an important role in a
rabbit’s long term health and contentedness.
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