Is It Cruel to Keep a Rabbit in a Hutch?

Are Rabbit Hutches Cruel?

Nov 06, 2020  · Rabbits need safe, spacious accommodation. To fail to provide this is definitely animal cruelty. But a hutch, as part of a larger enclosure, can be a safe, comfortable home for your animals, indoors or out. It might surprise you to learn that …

The reality of living in a hutch | Rabbit Welfare …

The reason we always say that A Hutch is Not Enough is because sadly some owners still think it’s acceptable to keep their rabbits confined to a hutch. Rabbits should be permanently housed in an enclosure that’s least 3m x 2m x 1m high. Keeping them confined to a hutch is cruel. These are just some of the problems it causes: Solitary confinement

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Aivituvin Rabbit Hutch Indoor Bunny Cage Outdoor-Infinitely Extension Design, Expandable Rabbit Cage Bunny House with Run – Leakproof Plastic Tray

  • ★ INFINITELY EXTENDED DESIGN, This outdoor rabbit hutch allows 2 combination ways for funny transformation. Buy 2 OR MORE bunny cage to extending super large pet kingdom.
  • ★ Bunny hutch with DEEPER pull out tray make clean easily. Quality plastic trays will never leak or rust provide a comfortable resting area.
  • ★ 2 detachable side doors for easy combined with second rabbit house.3 lockable front doors provide an unlimited view to the bunny’ activity. Total 5 doors are super easy to catch the rabbit.
  • ★ Waterproof asphalt roof prevents pets from being exposed to intense light and can run outdoors even on rainy days. Predator-resistant spring latch keeps your guinea pig secure.
  • ★ Easy assembly with pre-drilled holes. Overall size: 57″ L x 21″ W x 33″ H .Perfect shelter for 1-2 chickens, rabbits, guinea pig, and other small animals.

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Is it cruel to keep rabbits inside? – House Rabbit Hub

May 11, 2020  · Why would you keep rabbits inside? They should be outside, in a hutch at the bottom of the garden. Since no one wants to labelled as cruel, the hutch is huge, with a big run. For the vast majority of people, that’s the ‘right’ way to keep rabbits. But no.

Animal welfare expert wants ‘cruel’ rabbit hutches banned …

Aug 20, 2020  · A rabbit welfare charity is calling for a ban on "cruel" rabbit hutches. The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF) campaign coincides with the launch of their Rabbit Awareness Week, which they say is the "UK’s largest welfare campaign for rabbits". The latest PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report found "25% of rabbits are kept in unsuitable accommodation".

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Aivituvin Wooden Rabbit Hutch with Removable Wire Floor Grid 40.4″ L x 23.6″ W x 28.3″ H, Bunny Cage with Deeper Leakproof Tray – 4 Wheels Include

  • ★ Removable metal wire floor above the tray to avoid standing on their poop and keep the rabbit safe when pulling out the drawer
  • ★ The Bunny cage comes with four wheels. Two are lockable to hold it in place—unique design quality lock to prevent predators. Keep high safety for your pets.
  • ★ Rabbit hutch with DEEPER pulls out tray that won’t leak off. A generous lip prevents urine, water, and whatnot from spilling over the edges.
  • ★ Easy to watch with open roofs, top pen cover, side window, and two front access doors. Much easier for every direction to catch rabbits and clean the house.
  • ★ Size: 40.4″Lx23.6″ Wx28.3″H, large enough for 1-2 small bunny, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other small animals, no weight limit. Rabbit chewing toy and metal feeder to preventing your pets from chewing their cage

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Is it cruel, to keep a rabbit, in a hutch? | Yahoo Answers

May 05, 2008  · Keeping a rabbit in a hutch is not cruel as long as they have plenty of exercise time during the day. If you consider the wild lifestyle of a rabbit they spend much of their time asleep…

Pet rabbits are cruelly neglected and mistreated in …

May 21, 2011  · “People have been keeping rabbits in this country for a long time, but it originally was kept as food, so it would be in a tiny hutch for a very short period of time. “But people are still buying…

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COZIWOW Indoor Outdoor Rabbit Hutch,Small Animal Houses & Habitats,Rolling Large Bunny Cage with Removable Tray, Two Story Guinea Pig Hamster Hutch

  • [Excellent Indoor & Outdoor]: The best gift for your little ones this winter, a cozy, warm place to live, and a nice playground! This cabin provides plenty of space to move and relax, while being space efficient enough to keep in your home indoor in this cold weather. Also serves as a resting hut for your small ones during summer outdoor activities.
  • [Roomy for All small animals]: The bunny hutch measures 35.4” X 20.9” X 21.3” is large enough for 1-2 rabbits, guinea pigs, hedgehog,hamsters and other small animals. A small animal condos with outdoor playground on the first floor and a viewing platform on the second floor connected by a ramp. This small apartment provides enough room for pets to move around as well as rest.
  • [Sturdy Material & Coating]: Made from fir wood and coated in waterproof paint, this cute hutch is worth considering if you want to give your rabbit a chance to experience nature. There’s a shelter where your bunny can enjoy exploring under fresh air, plus wire fencing that keeps predators out but also allows ample ventilation.
  • [Easy to clean]: At the bottom of the enclosure are one large pull-out sliding tray that help provide a comfortable and hygienic environment. The trays are made of high hardness plastic and only need to be cleaned with water. An openable roof and removable side panel for easily cleaning and feeding.
  • [Quality Assurance]: COZIWOW is committed to product quality, and we promise 100% quality assurance for products for 1 year, just to give you the best products and services. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

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Owners of chain-store rabbit hutches could be breaking the …

Aug 11, 2010  · Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund says keeping pets cooped up in small hutches is tantamount to animal cruelty Rebecca Smithers , consumer affairs correspondent Wed 11 Aug 2010 10.14 EDT First …

Can Rabbits and Chickens Share a Hutch? — Rabbit Care Tips

Nov 25, 2020  · This can be a dangerous situation. If a rabbit is annoyed, it can be surprisingly vicious. Rabbits are also territorial. They may become antagonistic if they feel a chicken is encroaching on ‘their’ land. This is why it’s so important to introduce animals when they’re young. The rabbit is more likely to accept sharing their space this way.

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Hare Designs Rabbit

  • This shirt shows the Hare Designs text on top and the Hare Designs Rabbit.
  • This shirt is the kind of shirt that a grandson would make for his grandmother.
  • This premium t-shirt is made of lightweight fine jersey fabric
  • Fit: Men’s fit runs small, size up for a looser fit. Women’s fit is true to size, order usual size.

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Baby It’s Cold Out There – Winterizing Your Rabbit Hutch …

With temperatures dropping in the cold winter months, it’s important to make sure that your rabbit is warm enough in their hutch. While allowing your rabbit to sleep inside of your home is the safest; we understand that some people use hutches, whether for just during the day or for full-time use. Using a hutch is popular, that’s why we found the basic care involved in keeping your rabbit’s hutch warm and …

How to Care for an Outdoor Rabbit: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

May 11, 2019  · The days of thinking it acceptable to keep a pet rabbit in a small, isolated “hutch” are in the past. Rabbits need a dry, clean, ventilated, safe, well-placed, and relatively roomy home to thrive. Modern outdoor “hutches,” with multiple levels and/or rooms, are suitable for pet rabbits. You can also construct your own bunny home.

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TRADGO Rabbit Hutch Outdoor Rabbit Cage with Run, 57″ Small Animal Cage Pet Crates with Pull Out Tray for Bunny

  • STURDY STRUCTURE: This outdoor rabbit hutch is constructed of durable fir wood, coated with safe non-toxic water-based paint for long lasting. The groove and tongue structure and latch ensures sturdy board for outdoors. Water-resistant composite asphalt roof keeps bunnies safe and dry
  • EASILY ACCESSIBLE & CLEANING: This rabbit hutch with run has 3 doors to access easily, the upper and lower door in front makes it quick to reach out to cage, the sliding door keeps bunnines safely in loft area at night. The rabbit hutch tray is removable to pull-out for cleaning, 2 rabbit trays on ground with floor grid to prevent pets standing on waste they get out
  • BIG SPACE & VENTILATION: The rabbit cage provides 56.5″ opening space for rabbits run, the big run gives bunny and small animal adequate place for exercise. With steel wired enclosure, this hutch provides a lot of ventilation for pets to enjoy the outdoors and protect them from predators
  • REASONABLE DESIGN: The hutch and run is suitable for rabbits, bunny and small animal for outdoors, the upper floor is raised to keep pets dry, the lower area providing big space for rabbit run. The loft area is accessible through non-slip ramp, a big transparent PVC screen in front board enable you to watch pets from outside freely
  • EASY ASSEMBLY & CUSTOMER SERVICE: The hutch is easy to put together along with clear instructions packed in carton. If there’s any damage part, please contact us freely and offer us the pictures, we will come back to you at the first time to solve the problem in desirable way

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is it cruel to keep rabbits as pets? | Yahoo Answers

Apr 14, 2015  · If the hutch is indoors and the rabbit has access to a run that is at least 40 square feet, for a couple hours a day then, no it’s not cruel to keep a rabbit as a pet. Not sure what fox and mystic…

How to keep your rabbit warm in winter | Vets Now

Hutches don’t offer the same level of insulation or protection as burrows as they’re above ground and are often vulnerable to wind and rain. If a rabbit’s home is exposed to the elements in winter, rabbits can and do suffer from potentially fatal hypothermia.

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Trixie Rabbit Hutch with Sloped Roof (M), Gray/White

  • Trixie 2-storey natura rabbit retreat wood construction and stained pine weatherproof finish will endure years of use with very little maintenance
  • Two storey design allows pet to roam freely for ideal comfort while non slip ramp and interior hatch door give options to restrict access as needed
  • Easy accessibility with two front doors and a hinged roof with special weatherproof coating that can be opened from the top
  • Powder coated metal lattice and lockable hatch protect pet while keeping out unwanted visitors and pull out plastic tray allows for easy maintenance
  • Measuring 41 by 20 by 39-inch and weighing a durable 55-pound makes a perfect shelter for small animals with the added charm of gray with white trim

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31 Best Indoor Rabbit Cages [ 2020 ]

Well: This is why you have rabbit cages. and No, it is not cruel to keep a rabbit inside a cage as long as its comfort isn’t compromised.

Aivituvin Rabbit Hutch Review – Rabbit Hutch Review …

Is it cruel to keep rabbits in cages? No, rabbits need a home just like any other animal. They need a place where they can sleep, eat, drink water and relax. The Aivituvin rabbit hutch is perfect for this.

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Aivituvin Rabbit Hutch Indoor Outdoor Bunny Cage with Run,Guinea Pig House Pull Out Tray (103.2″ L x 25.2″ W x 36.2″ H, Grey-2 Sets)

  • ★ Include 2 sets – Extend rabbit hutch by simple steps follow the instruction manual,which gives your bunnie super large activity space. Pre-drill screw holes, easy to Assembly.
  • ★ Guinea pig cage upgrade with 1.8” depth thicker plastic removable pull out tray, easy to clean! Never go moldy.
  • ★ Design with opening up door, opening front doors, make it easier to interact with your bunny, and clean the hutch.and makes clean easy OTHERS: No door at all !
  • ★ Waterproof Asphalt roof guinea pig habitat perfect for 3-4 bunnies, ferret, hamster, and any other small animals,no weight limit,suitable for outdoor and indoor use.
  • ★Bunny cage made of solid fir wood and heavy-duty galvanized wire mesh, painted with eco-friendly waterproof natural non-toxic to animals,suitable for outdoor and indoor use.

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7 Best Outdoor Rabbit Hutches (2020 Reviews)

Apr 08, 2020  · Yes, if possible, it’s best to provide your rabbit with a living area that is off the ground. Raising the hutch off the ground helps protect your pet against predators and stops the base of the hutch from getting wet. The added bonus is that it makes cleaning the hutch and getting your bunny out for a cuddle much easier for you.

Do You Keep Your Rabbits INDOORS or OUTDOORS? | BackYard …

Jul 08, 2020  · Indoor rabbits don’t really get natural sunlight or fresh air unless they are brought outside (which is kinda a pain to do). But inside, they are safer from predators. But yeah, keeping rabbits in cages isn’t necessarily cruel, for it’s kind of like a form of protection from some of …

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Kintness Rabbit Hutch Outdoor Wooden Pet Bunny House with Ladder and Outdoor Run for Small Animals

  • Spacious Space: Assembled Dimensions: 60.14″ L x 17.86″ W x 37.9″ H,This rabbit cage suitable for 2-3 rabbits or 3-4 Guinea pig or like size animal. the hen cage provides ample room for your poultry running and flying freely. The four raised perches built inside and outside helps keep your poultry safe, dry and warm.
  • Easy Access: You will easily be able to access any part of this chicken coop, as it is designed with lockable and a hinged nesting box. A sliding door ramp also allows chickens to easily enter the raised housing area.
  • Durable Structure: There is no more worry about the safety of your animals with this tough chicken coop. This sturdy animal shelter is constructed of a solid fir wood that will keep your animals safely sheltered and keep your cage durable for years of use.
  • Easy Maintenance: The hutch provides a comfortable living environment for your animals requires regular maintenance of their living space. We’ve made this chicken coop easy to clean, as it is built with a removable bottom sliding tray for easy access to droppings.
  • Wire Fencing: Our Wooden Chicken Coop is enclosed with a sturdy metal wire fencing to promote a healthy poultry lifestyle. While this fencing is vital to the ventilation of this chicken coop, it will also protect your animals from outside predators.

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10 Best Outdoor Rabbit Hutches To Keep Your Bunny Safe

Sep 22, 2020  · Rabbits make awesome pets! If you have the pleasure of owning one, then you’ll want to give it some time outdoors. Your rabbit needs to breathe fresh air, watch the life outside, and get some exercise and green grass. The best way to provide him with all …

The Biggest Mistakes You Can Make As A New Rabbit Owner …

Sep 10, 2015  · Keeping your rabbit outside. Keeping a rabbit outdoors cuts his average life span in half.Outdoor rabbits face extremes of heat and cold, risk of illness and predators.Wherever you live, there are wild animals who want to eat your bunny – and even if they don’t get inside his hutch, a rabbit can have a heart attack just from seeing a predator outside his cage.

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COZIWOW Indoor Outdoor Rabbit Hutch,Small Animal Houses & Habitats,Rolling Large Bunny Cage with Removable Tray, Two Story Guinea Pig Hamster Hutch

  • [Spacious Apartment for All small animals]: The bunny hunch measures 37”×24.4”×36.2” is large enough for rabbits, guinea pigs, hedgehog,hamsters and other small animals. A small animal habitat on the first floor with outdoor space and a warm cozy loft on the second floor connected by a ramp. This small apartment provides plenty of room for pets to move around as well as rest.
  • [Sturdy Material&Coating]: Made from fir wood and coated in waterproof paint, this cute hutch is worth considering if you want to give your rabbit a chance to experience nature. There’s a run where your bunny can enjoy exploring on the grass, plus wire fencing that keeps predators out but also allows ample ventilation.
  • [Excellent Indoor & Outdoor Mobility]: Equipped with 4 universal wheels and two of them with brakes, these allows you to easily move this house from indoors to outdoors. Even though the entire house is sturdy and heavy duty, you can still easily move around the floor, carpet, and any indoor outdoor area.
  • [Easy to clean]: At the bottom of the enclosure are 2 pull-out sliding trays that help provide a comfortable and hygienic environment. The trays are made of high hardness plastic and only need to be cleaned with water. An openable roof and two front doors for easily cleaning and feeding.
  • [Quality Assurance]: COZIWOW is committed to product quality, and we promise 100% quality assurance for products for 1 year, just to give you the best products and services. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

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Is it cruel to keep rabbits outside? | Yahoo Answers

Apr 28, 2017  · They are only ever locked in there hutch at night and when the weather is bad. Yes some people keep rabbits as house pets and that’s fine but they are …

Is it still seen as cruel to keep rabbits outdoors during …

Nov 29, 2010  · You need to provide lots of hay or straw and cover the front of the hutch at night to keep warmth in. As long as you do this, then rabbits are fine to live outside all year round. Yes, some people may buy a rabbit during the winter which has lived indoors and then put it outside. This is a danger to the rabbit as it hasn’t built up a winter coat.

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Aivituvin Rabbit Hutch Bunny Cage Outdoor- Expandable Design, Indoor Bunny Hutch Rabbit House Cage with No Leak Plastic Tray

  • ★INFINITELY EXTENDED DESIGN allows 2 combination ways for funny transformation. Buy 2 OR MORE rabbit hutch to extending super large pet kingdom.
  • ★Bunny hutch with DEEPER pulls out tray makes it clean quickly. Quality plastic trays will never leak, or rust provides a comfortable nesting and resting area.
  • ★Rabbit cage with two detachable side doors for easy combined with second bunny cage. Three lockable front doors provide an unlimited view of the bunny’s activity. A total of 5 entries are super easy to catch the pets.
  • ★ A large rabbit house with an asphalt roof prevents guinea pig from being exposed to intense light and can run outdoors even on rainy days. Predator-resistant spring latch keeps your duck secure.
  • ★Easy assembly with pre-drilled holes.Overall size: 57″ L x 21″ W x 33″ H .Perfect shelter for chickens, rabbits, guinea pig, duck, and other small animals

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Is it cruel to keep a rabbit indoors? | Yahoo Answers

Aug 19, 2007  · Keep your rabbit inside in a cage or x-pen. Play with it daily. Supervise it when it is out of it’s pen (like you were babysitting). Buy a harness for it so you can take it outside to explore (the bunny walks you). If you have your bunny outside on the grass a lot ask your rabbit vet about getting your rabbit on a de-worming schedule.

How to Keep Rabbits Warm in Winter With a Rabbit Hutch …

Covering a rabbit hutch in winter is just one of the ways to help keep your pets warm. If you own a rabbit hutch and keep your furry friends outdoors year round, when the cold temperatures and biting winds of winter come, you’ll have to do something to protect them.

Rabbit hutch for ducks….chickens yes, but ducks …

Jul 24, 2011  · I use a 4 room; wired floored rabbit hutch for my call ducks (3 ducks in all) during breeding season. One room for feed, one for water, one with nest boxes, and the last one has straw covering the bottom so they can rest their lil ducky feet. So I think it should work for lil babies. Jul 24, 2011 #10 Amiga Overrun with Runners.

Indoor Rabbit Hutch – Top Choices For 2020

This indoor rabbit hutch is the best option for your rabbit. If you want to keep your rabbit permanently in the hutch, the Aivituvin meets all the needs of your rabbit and offers an interesting indoor time. It provides a safe and comfortable home for your rabbit. This hutch is a hybrid hutch that has a wire top and a plastic bottom.

How To Keep Your Rabbit Warm Over Winter

Oct 28, 2016  · The Hutch Hugger goes on top of the Hutch Snuggle, and gives further protection from rainy conditions. Give Them Things To Do Not only will encouraging movement help keep them warm, but many rabbits will get bored over Winter as the darker evenings means you may not be able to interact with them as much.

How To Weatherproof Your Rabbit Hutch 2020 [All Seasons …

Nov 21, 2020  · Another way to way to easily weatherproof your rabbit hutch is to simply build it inside a mini barn or shed. this will add extra insulation to your hutch keeping it warmer. In addition to this, being inside a shed or barn it will also have added protection against wind, rain, and snow.

A Hutch is NOT Enough!

Sep 29, 2020 – The RWAF’s A Hutch is Not Enough Campaign is pitched at 3 levels. First, we want retailers to consider the welfare of rabbits. We are aiming to achieve this through our Retailer Charter. Secondly, we want to give advice to people who are thinking of taking on rabbits. The main problem is lack of knowledge. Many people do not realise that its cruel to keep a rabbit alone in a …

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