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SummerTheAnimalGirl said:
Wow, I don’t think that is very fair. You don’t know my situation, the prefab I am getting or anything. I failed to mention the fact that I most absolutely will be Adding on to the prefab and expanding and improving, I am just not able to build up from the ground. I make sure ALL my animals are healthy and very happy, and if they aren’t, then I most certainly fix the situation. None of my animals are crowded or unhappy or unhealthy. And these rabbits will be no different. They most certainly will get the environment they need to be healthy and happy. But I do really appreciate the help and concern. 🙂
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Sounds like your animals live a great life 😊

I can't wait to see how your hutch turns out, be sure to share some pictures when it's done!
 
I see you've gotten great help! A few tips for keeping them outdoors:

In the summer, I suggest getting them a fan. It'll help keep air moving and also keep them cooler. Also, freeze water bottles and stick them in there for them to lay against. I have also just literally frozen chunks of ice in old sour cream or similar plastic containers (sometimes they crack after one use, though) and stick the whole thing in there. Your bun won't get very wet if at all from either of these options, but it'll help keep them cool during the hot months! Mine loved to lick the ice, too.

Sometimes I would stick ice in their water to help keep it cool, but that's not a very certain thing to help rabbits stay cool, since they might not drink very much from it before it goes warm again. But that's something you could always try!

Lastly for the heat, I suggest picking the shadiest spot (if you have any shade trees) in your yard for them! I know you'll stick them where you know is best, but if at all possible, keeping them out of the sun as much as possible really helps.

Two ways to really tell if your rabbits are getting hot as well is to see if they are panting hard or not. If their sides are really moving and they are panting hard, then they are probably pretty hot. Also, you can feel their ears to sort of 'check' their temperature. If their ears are really hot, that means they are pretty warm.

I think on your other thread there was talk about how to keep them warm during winter, so I won't go much over that! But like I mentioned on that thread as well, stuffing their cage with hay, offering rag towels, and using a heat lamp are all good options for helping keep your buns warm.

Lastly, some tips for overall health:

I suggest doing a check-over of your rabbits every so often. Really look at their eyes, in their eyes (with a flashlight!), look at their front teeth, check all their nails. You can do it when grooming or trimming nails. That way, you can really look over your bunnies and make sure everything looks normal.
Another thing to check/clean (but is pretty gross) is actually their scent glands! Those can get blocked up and gross sometimes. If you don't know where they are, you can look at a video online to help. But it's right down on either side of their private parts: gently pull them apart and use Q-tips with a little mineral oil to gently remove any build up. Like I said, gross, but it keeps your bun happy and healthy!

One thing I always suggest to have on-hand is something called critical care, too. It's a powder you mix with water that is packed with nutrients that you can feed your rabbit when it's sick or not eating. I swear that this stuff has helped save my own bunnies' lives at some points. It's really good stuff. Plus, you can make it as thick or thin as you want, and is a really good thing to use to get medicine in them if you ever needed to.
We keep a pack of this in our freezer to keep it fresh at all times.

Best of luck to you and your future bunnies! :)
 
Skye'sDucks said:
I see you've gotten great help! A few tips for keeping them outdoors:

In the summer, I suggest getting them a fan. It'll help keep air moving and also keep them cooler. Also, freeze water bottles and stick them in there for them to lay against. I have also just literally frozen chunks of ice in old sour cream or similar plastic containers (sometimes they crack after one use, though) and stick the whole thing in there. Your bun won't get very wet if at all from either of these options, but it'll help keep them cool during the hot months! Mine loved to lick the ice, too.

Sometimes I would stick ice in their water to help keep it cool, but that's not a very certain thing to help rabbits stay cool, since they might not drink very much from it before it goes warm again. But that's something you could always try!

Lastly for the heat, I suggest picking the shadiest spot (if you have any shade trees) in your yard for them! I know you'll stick them where you know is best, but if at all possible, keeping them out of the sun as much as possible really helps.

Two ways to really tell if your rabbits are getting hot as well is to see if they are panting hard or not. If their sides are really moving and they are panting hard, then they are probably pretty hot. Also, you can feel their ears to sort of 'check' their temperature. If their ears are really hot, that means they are pretty warm.

I think on your other thread there was talk about how to keep them warm during winter, so I won't go much over that! But like I mentioned on that thread as well, stuffing their cage with hay, offering rag towels, and using a heat lamp are all good options for helping keep your buns warm.

Lastly, some tips for overall health:

I suggest doing a check-over of your rabbits every so often. Really look at their eyes, in their eyes (with a flashlight!), look at their front teeth, check all their nails. You can do it when grooming or trimming nails. That way, you can really look over your bunnies and make sure everything looks normal.
Another thing to check/clean (but is pretty gross) is actually their scent glands! Those can get blocked up and gross sometimes. If you don't know where they are, you can look at a video online to help. But it's right down on either side of their private parts: gently pull them apart and use Q-tips with a little mineral oil to gently remove any build up. Like I said, gross, but it keeps your bun happy and healthy!

One thing I always suggest to have on-hand is something called critical care, too. It's a powder you mix with water that is packed with nutrients that you can feed your rabbit when it's sick or not eating. I swear that this stuff has helped save my own bunnies' lives at some points. It's really good stuff. Plus, you can make it as thick or thin as you want, and is a really good thing to use to get medicine in them if you ever needed to.
We keep a pack of this in our freezer to keep it fresh at all times.

Best of luck to you and your future bunnies! :)
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Wow, thank you SO much!! What great info and so kind of you to help out! I will do all of these things. Thanks so much for your help!
 
EverythingDucks said:
Could you please link the hutch?

Though some can be modified to suit a rabbits needs, pretty much all prefabs are going to be too small and unsafe.

You may be able to find something that would work better on craigslist or Facebook market place. Something like an old garden shed, or larger chicken coop could possibly work.
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Yes, these are all such great ideas! I was wondering if I could modify this hutch to work? What about an expansion or improvement? Thank you all so much for your help!!

Here is the hutch I am looking at:

https://erommy.com/products/89inches-wooden-large-rabbit-hutch-chicken-coop
 
SummerTheAnimalGirl said:
Here is the hutch I am looking at:
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Most hutches look bigger in the photos than they do in real life.

Since one of the photos has measurements, I suggest you measure out that much space on your floor or in your yard, and see how big or small it really is.

(Checking the measurements that way applies to any hutch you might be considering, not just the one you linked.)
 
NatJ said:
Most hutches look bigger in the photos than they do in real life.

Since one of the photos has measurements, I suggest you measure out that much space on your floor or in your yard, and see how big or small it really is.

(Checking the measurements that way applies to any hutch you might be considering, not just the one you linked.)
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Yes, that is such a great tip. Thank you so so much!
 
SummerTheAnimalGirl said:
Yes, these are all such great ideas! I was wondering if I could modify this hutch to work? What about an expansion or improvement? Thank you all so much for your help!!

Here is the hutch I am looking at:

https://erommy.com/products/89inches-wooden-large-rabbit-hutch-chicken-coop
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That hutch is tiny. I love your idea for expanding, that is way way way too small for even a home base. Let me see if I can find something larger for you. 🙂 Going to link in separate posts as I find stuff.
 

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