If you have a pet rabbit and make him live outside,know that you should not be keeping your pet outdoor. Rabbits are exposed to a lot of dangers and hazards and have advantage to be keept indoor most of the time.There are a variety of reasons why and I will elaborate 5 good ones.
The weather
Rabbits have to be keept cool and dry.Summers are too hot for them and winters too cold.Humidity gets to their feets and can generate health problems. They are also very sensitive to overheating.Hot temperatures above 80F in the summer could be fatal for your rabbits.
Mites And Fleas
If your rabbits are kept outside at all times, they are likely to get fleas and mites like all other pets .Especially ear mites can affect them and could be very problematic to cure.Also flys can come lay their eggs into their dropings and if they get infested with them,you can say goodbye to little friend.
Premature Death
Rabbits living indoor have a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years.On the other hand,because of all the dangers they get exposed to,pet outdoor rabbits usually live only from 1 to 4 years.They are much more likely to get ill if they live outside than inside.
Predators
All kinds of predators are going to be around your rabbits at all times.Racoons, cats, dogs, crows,and other pray birds.When a predator comes around the rabbits they get very stressed out and they can actually get scared to death.This is one of the main reason why their life expectancy outside is so short.
Limited Space
To give them a minimum of safety you will have to keep your outdoor rabbits in cages or hutches.And this is where they will be condemned to live their whole lives. But what is the point of having pets if they are outside away from you all the time?It is like keeping a dog chained in the yard his whole life.
I hope you found answers to your questions about keeping your pet outdoor.Rabbits should be indoor with you and protected from all these dangers.Did you know that pet rabbits can easily be litter trained? Feel free to visit my blog at http://www.petrabbitcare.blogspot.com for a lot more free tips and videos and enjoy learning about your pet rabbit!
