What type of habitat does a rabbit prefer?

Answer 1

First answer: If you were to ask an expert, he or she may say that pet rabbits should be kept indoors, but that is not strictly true. Whether they are inside the home or out, they need a fairly spacious hutch, with plenty of hay at all times, and newspaper lining the hutch so that it will absorb the wee. If possible, rabbits also need a place to stretch their legs, preferably grass. You can but rabbit runs, enclosing them onto a certain stretch of grass.

Some Disagreement: A place to stretch their legs is not optional: it's a requirement. Rabbits need time outside their hutch every day to exercise, play, and socialise with you. Rabbits in the wild spend their days digging in the dirt, sprinting away from predators, and grazing through large fields of grass: to keep this animal in a hutch (even a big hutch) 24/7 is not humane.

Rabbits can live outdoors or indoors. There are dangers and risks either way, so you have to weigh your options and find the best place for your rabbit. You should always keep your rabbit comfortable and safe.

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Answer 2

I have had a dwarf rabbit for about 8 years (male neutered) He shares a (20 x 45 )cage with a male guinea pig. Never use cedar bedding for it causes respiratory infections, pine bedding is best. I use old T-shirts or rags and put one in the corner for him to snuggle. I cover the cage at night with a light blanket.

Answer 3

Rabbits love habitats that allow them to have plenty of room to move around. The general space requirements should be no less than 2 ft high, 3ft deep, and a good 6 ft long. The rabbit should be able to stand up, turn around, and make a few laps with ease. They do best with temperatures no more than 80 degrees F, and cannot get wet or have drafts as this will damage their respiratory system. There are some debates as to whether or not wire is a good idea for cage bottoms. With a wood only cage, you would need a rabbit who is very good at using his litter box, but with wire only the waste just goes straight down. However it should be noted that some rabbits get sores on their feet from wire caging. And finally a clean cage is essential.

Answer 4

They can live in cages, animal shelters, or Humaine Societies. They were origionated in captivity so there is no "wild" Netherland Dwarf rabbits.