Can I keep a bunny in my closet?

[4 Georgia Hens]

I don't understand that rule, it seems outdoor rabbits would be happier and healthier, especially if they were allowed to forage. (Wait, is it called foraging for bunnies?)

I don’t think that I am comfortable with my rabbit living outside 24/7 but it will most definitely get plenty of time to play outdoors.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I don't understand that rule, it seems outdoor rabbits would be happier and healthier, especially if they were allowed to forage. (Wait, is it called foraging for bunnies?)

I don't get it either.

There is a lot of value in sunshine and fresh air.

Maybe a big outdoor hutch and play area as well as a smaller indoor cage for night sleeping.

I really would hate for someone to modify their house to keep an animal (that may not even work out for them). There are a lot of reasons it could be a bust. A lot of people are allergic to bunnies.
Some bunnies can be rather bitey too.

 

[chickens really]

I don’t think that I am comfortable with my rabbit living outside 24/7 but it will most definitely get plenty of time to play outdoors.

You will quickly change your mind once the smell and destruction begins..

 

[chickens really]

I have a Cat and she lives outside in my garage. She is happy and well fed. Has a heated Cat house and a kitty door into the garage. She is living a great life doing what Cats like to do. Bunnies need to dig and run. Definitely try to provide the most natural life for the rabbit.

 

[Matilda Belle]

I haven't read all of the posts here, but I have a house bunny and I've had quite a few house bunnies in the past. She is enclosed in a puppy pen most of the time (with vinyl flooring to protect our floors). On weekends she gets 3-6 hours of run time. We put her in a diaper and she runs free. Just watch your cords because bunnies love chewing cords. I also have three cats inside and they all get along. Its fun to watch them interact and play with each other.

 

[Matilda Belle]

Here is a funny video of her yesterday. You can kind of see her cage setup in the background.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2875001499199221

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

Here is a funny video of her yesterday. You can kind of see her cage setup in the background.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2875001499199221

Awww! I love her

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

I have a Cat and she lives outside in my garage. She is happy and well fed. Has a heated Cat house and a kitty door into the garage. She is living a great life doing what Cats like to do. Bunnies need to dig and run. Definitely try to provide the most natural life for the rabbit.

Okay. I will do my best!

 

[Skye'sDucks]

Of course I can! We didn't design the hutch, but got it from someone else who we buy bunny toys/treats from. We just built it.

As you can see, it has a wooden covered 'barn' as I call it that they can get shelter from (but has a wire bottom) and a wire 'run' that also has a little balcony. I just rake out any waste (and I just did it a little over a week ago--yikes it piles up fast lol) that collects below. I also included a picture of the 'lip' under the run...we've never done anything to catch the hay that falls, and it's probably cost us money. Soon I'm gonna finally do something about it and attach more wire, then get a thin bin to slide in and out like a tray to reuse the hay. I'll have to see how it goes. They usually go to the bathroom in the barn.

Also, I totally forgot to take pictures of my outdoor pen set up (the new stray kitty came by and distracted me ) but we just bought a third dog pen to set up outside (connecting all 3 so that it makes one big pen) in the yard. We plan on attaching some pvc poles and putting wire or netting over the top so they can have more time outside. The worst predator during the day that we have here are hawks, so they'll go in it with water and hay during the day once it is set up.
I've always sat out there but now I wanna build something, that way they can get out more, too. They'll go in at night or whenever we aren't home.

Lastly, I wanted to mention for the hot months I put an outdoor fan on them, and also freeze blocks of ice in old sour cream or yogurt containers for them to lean/lick on. I live in Florida so its rare to get very cold weather, so I usually throw some extra blankets down, and sometimes in the past we've used a heat lamp, for extra warmth.

This year it's barely even gotten down into the fifties for long, so they haven't even needed anything extra, yet. It was hot enough to wear shorts today.

Sorry for the lengthy post! Hope it gives you some inspiration.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Oh my heavens! Thank you so much for the encouragement! I am really excited to eventually welcome a little rabbit into my family and I will keep y’all updated!

You are so welcome. I am not knowledgeable enough about critters to give any kind of practical medical help or support, but encouragement ... well, people need that too. Pass it on!