You have just found the most adorable looking bunny, and you can’t wait to take it home. But before you leave the store, you have to make another important decision. How should you house it? Which rabbit hutch should you get? It’s important to know well before you bring a new pet home exactly how it should be fed, housed, and cared for.
There are several factors to consider before choosing the ideal hutch. With 21 different breeds of rabbits in the world, many of which have varying needs, it is important to ask yourself the following questions.
• What size hutch should I get?
The ideal rabbit hutch will have enough space for the rabbit to move about comfortably as it grows from a baby to an adult. The hutch should be able to accomodate the bunny without folding its ears against the roof, even if it stands upright without being hunched over. It should be at least 2-3 hop-lengths long.
• Is there enough space for a hutch and a rabbit run, or just a hutch?
Measure the size of your backyard before you start allocating space for the hutch. If there is not enough room for both a hutch and a run, you can always consider buying a double-decker hutch which has the sleeping area above and a run below.
• How can I keep my pet safe?
Check to see that the hutch has sturdy locks and strong wire mesh. This will prevent predators from harming your rabbit or attacking its food inside the hutch. Keeping the hutch above ground also helps prevent pest infestations.
• How can I keep my pet’s home clean?
Clean the hutch on a weekly basis and change the food and wet straw bedding daily. Place the hutch above ground so that it doesn’t stay damp and mildew in wet weather.
• How much money can I set aside to take care of my rabbit?
Make sure that you have enough funds to pay for the rabbit’s daily food requirements, grooming and care before deciding on the amount you can set aside to meet its housing needs.
Carefully considering all five factors will help you narrow down the range of hutch choices for your rabbit.
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