Maybe Moving Outside Rabbit into House

[Blue Andalusian]

I might be moving, My female Mini lop. Diesel, into the house. For free roam, I was thinking making a little spot (a home base) for her in my room (enough room, for her water and food bowls. For her to stretch, lay down and run around a bit and of course toys). This is a Maybe, but. I'm making a Presentation, and need ideas. Information, Training and other stuff about Free roaming would be helpful. I got LOTS and LOTS of information from my Bunny Friend (Thanks to her, lol), But I figured it wouldn't hurt to get second opinions and stuff. I would like if someone could tell me ways to train a bunny to not go in a certain room, I don't think chewing on wood would be such a problem for her (or chewing on anything, really). She prefers the cardboard, anyways. Yeah, please tell me if you know anything about Free roaming! Thanks, Bye!

 

[cassie]

I have never had a house rabbit, but one thing I think you should be concerned about is electrical wires.

 

[BantyChooks]

Baseboards, electrical cords, and furniture legs should be protected somehow, either by removing them, covering them, or in the case of baseboards, putting a tape guard on, which can be bought online.

Consider that if she can get under furniture, she may try to "redecorate" by chewing even if previously she had no tendency. Is she litter box trained already? If so, that will make the move much easier. If the floor is slippery, put down rugs or mats so she can move around quickly without unsteadiness.

As you've already mentioned, setting up a home base is good, but I doubt you will be able to train her to stay in a specific room. However, if the room is large and people are in it frequently, she may be entertained enough to not want to jump out of even a short fence at the door. I find my rabbits are a bit lazy and won't attempt escape if they are happy.

As she is currently an outdoor rabbit, consider a round of dewormer and checking her for external parasites before bringing her into your home. Also consider having her spayed if she is not, as that will greatly reduce hormonal behavior like pooping outside the litterbox, destroying walls, or aggression.

Overall free roaming is the current gold standard for rabbit care and is a good idea when feasible. You may wish to start out with an x-pen as she becomes oriented to her new space and figures out litter areas, and then leave it open for more time each day until she is completely free.

 

[Blue Andalusian]

Baseboards, electrical cords, and furniture legs should be protected somehow, either by removing them, covering them, or in the case of baseboards, putting a tape guard on, which can be bought online.

Consider that if she can get under furniture, she may try to "redecorate" by chewing even if previously she had no tendency. Is she litter box trained already? If so, that will make the move much easier. If the floor is slippery, put down rugs or mats so she can move around quickly without unsteadiness.

As you've already mentioned, setting up a home base is good, but I doubt you will be able to train her to stay in a specific room. However, if the room is large and people are in it frequently, she may be entertained enough to not want to jump out of even a short fence at the door. I find my rabbits are a bit lazy and won't attempt escape if they are happy.

As she is currently an outdoor rabbit, consider a round of dewormer and checking her for external parasites before bringing her into your home. Also consider having her spayed if she is not, as that will greatly reduce hormonal behavior like pooping outside the litterbox, destroying walls, or aggression.

Overall free roaming is the current gold standard for rabbit care and is a good idea when feasible. You may wish to start out with an x-pen as she becomes oriented to her new space and figures out litter areas, and then leave it open for more time each day until she is completely free.

I have talked to my bunny friend, she said its possible to train them not to go in a certain room. She is Litterbox trained

 

[Blue Andalusian]

Baseboards, electrical cords, and furniture legs should be protected somehow, either by removing them, covering them, or in the case of baseboards, putting a tape guard on, which can be bought online.

Consider that if she can get under furniture, she may try to "redecorate" by chewing even if previously she had no tendency. Is she litter box trained already? If so, that will make the move much easier. If the floor is slippery, put down rugs or mats so she can move around quickly without unsteadiness.

As you've already mentioned, setting up a home base is good, but I doubt you will be able to train her to stay in a specific room. However, if the room is large and people are in it frequently, she may be entertained enough to not want to jump out of even a short fence at the door. I find my rabbits are a bit lazy and won't attempt escape if they are happy.

As she is currently an outdoor rabbit, consider a round of dewormer and checking her for external parasites before bringing her into your home. Also consider having her spayed if she is not, as that will greatly reduce hormonal behavior like pooping outside the litterbox, destroying walls, or aggression.

Overall free roaming is the current gold standard for rabbit care and is a good idea when feasible. You may wish to start out with an x-pen as she becomes oriented to her new space and figures out litter areas, and then leave it open for more time each day until she is completely free.

I was thinking of sneaking her in the house, On Monday. for a Secret 'Trial' Run. To see how she does first

 

[BantyChooks]

I have talked to my bunny friend, she said its possible to train them not to go in a certain room. She is Litterbox trained

Maybe, but I've never had luck.

 

[Blue Andalusian]

I'm doing a Presentation to my Parents tonight, I've done lots of dog training. But Clearly, Rabbits are Different. Lol, Anyways. I think I have a plan, So we'll see if it works!

Maybe, but I've never had luck.