Wild rabbits tend to return to their burrows at night, since things like foxes and owls and cats are abroad. I leave the curtains apart from in the dead of winter so the rabbits are in total blackness. Adding a blanket into the mix just seems like an extra step in hindering your rabbit getting around at night.
Most rabbits are more than happy to bumble about at night in the dark. An extra layer of protection in the form or a towel or blanket over their cage can do the trick. Covering the cage can be the best way to ensure your rabbit can calm down at night. The best thing you can do is to only cover the sides of the cage, and leave the top open.
Only use the blanket when both you and your rabbit will be sleeping. Otherwise, they may miss all the mental stimulation they need from you.
They want to see you, just as you want to see them! They also need exercise, so let them out of their cage whenever you can. You can also help them feel cozier by putting a blanket inside their hutch they can snuggle in. This can be a good thing to protect them from a draft, but it can also be dangerous if you close it too much.
A rabbit is a very sensitive pet, and they will need sufficient ventilation. Otherwise, you might even risk giving them a respiratory infection.
You can reduce this risk simply by leaving the top open. You can also consider just covering one side of the cage, such as the front. If your rabbit mostly lives outdoors, covering the cage may be necessary to keep them warm and safe. You may also need to pay extra attention to waterproofing their hutch and providing them enough bedding so they stay warm all night.
Still, always remember to leave room for ventilation. Yes, rabbits often enjoy sleeping protected behind a blanket. You might have noticed that your rabbit tends to look for the smallest, coziest little places to hide in.
They enjoy structures such as cardboard boxes, small tunnels resembling a natural burrow, and everything else that makes them feel safe. Putting a blanket in can provide some additional comfort for your bunny.
If you can, play with your rabbit at this time. After playing, you may give them their last big meal of the day to quiet them down naturally before going to sleep. They may start rattling the bars and jumping around in their cage, and if the cage is in your bedroom the noise can sometimes be too intense. You probably already know this, but chew toys are a fantastic way to keep your rabbit busy and give them something to use their long front teeth on.
Rabbits need to use their incisors because they grow throughout their entire lives. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Watch your rabbit while he or she plays, and learn what your pet enjoys most. That way, you can tailor toys accordingly. Rabbits get bored easily. Rabbits can live alone. This is far from preferable for most rabbits, though. These animals will always be considerably happier with a playmate of the same species. PETA elaborate further on this.
Whether you bought or adopted your rabbit, you were likely asked to consider two pets. This was not the store upselling you, or a shelter attempting to empty their cages. There will be certain caveats. It will give both pets a happier life, though. Under no circumstances should you leave your rabbit alone for hours on end. If you work all day, ask a friend or neighbor to pop by. Your rabbit will be grateful for the company.
Technically, a pet of a different species will be good company for your rabbit. There are benefits to both of these settings. The advantages of either set up are addressed in the table below. Weigh up all the advice in the table above, and make a judgment call. Deciding whether your rabbit will live outdoors or inside is an important concern.
There are pros and cons to both approaches. If you do decide to settle your rabbit outside, there are additional considerations. If your rabbit lives outside, you should include a thermometer in her hutch. Your rabbit will rarely become too cold. The temperature needs to drop to 32 degrees Fahrenheit to be dangerous for rabbits.
If this occurs, move the rabbit to a warmer location. A shed or garage is ideal for this. This will be temporary, until the extreme cold front passes. Do not alternate your rabbit between indoor and outdoor living at any other time. Sudden fluctuations in temperature have a detrimental impact on rabbits. Your pet needs to be just warm enough to avoid immediate danger.
Excessive heat is just as dangerous. Anything over 70 degrees Fahrenheit is sketchy, but tolerable. If the temperature reaches 85 degrees, a rabbit is in trouble.
If not provided with appropriate support, a rabbit could develop heatstroke in these conditions. Offer plenty of chilled water. Bring your rabbit indoors during the height of the sun, too. Your pet can relax on cold tiles to cool off. Appropriate illumination is another consideration for outdoor rabbits. When you go to bed, your rabbit will return to its hutch. Your pet is unlikely to be sleepy, though. Your pet will amuse herself before retiring. On paper, this is not an issue for your pet.
Rabbits are not instinctively afraid of the dark. Lagomorphs are not nocturnal though. They cannot see in pitch darkness. Rabbit eyes are engineered to function best at dawn and dusk. Rabbits who are properly socialised including being handled appropriately from a young age tend to be calmer and more confident when handled. They are also more likely to be less stressed and even enjoy being handled if they have been adequately socialised. Rabbits always need to be treated gently, and handled carefully and securely.
Even when they are calm and well socialised, sometimes rabbits can panic and may struggle or jump from your arms; this can lead to injuries to the rabbit or person and potential escape.
Rabbits can be easily hurt if they struggle; their spines are particularly prone to injuries, which can be serious, even fatal. This is part of the flight, fight, freeze response and is how some a prey animals react when captured by a predator. Rabbits exhibiting this behaviour are extremely distressed. It is unacceptable to subject rabbits to this kind of treatment. Rabbits should not be held or lifted by the scruff of their neck; proper gentle handling should be used instead.
Appropriate handling will be safer and less distressing to the rabbit. A rabbit must never be lifted or held by the ears. This is distressing, painful, and cruel, and can also damage the ears. Please see this article for more detail on handling rabbits properly. When you are considering whether to add some rabbit companions to your family, we urge you to consider adopting, as good homes are always needed for the many rabbits being cared for by animal shelters and rescue groups.
Reputable shelters and rescue groups will ensure their rabbits are vaccinated and desexed as well as given an overall health and behaviour assessment prior to being available for adoption. Home Companion Animals Rabbits Can you give me some general advice on caring for my rabbits?
Rabbits need the companionship of other rabbits Rabbits are a social species and should not be kept alone, or without at least one other rabbit with whom they are compatible. Enclosure If kept outdoors, rabbits need a good-sized predator proof enclosure away from wild rabbits with two compartments: The hutch part of the enclosure should provide a safe place to sleep and hide.
This compartment should be enclosed to protect the rabbits from draughts and rain. Burrowing is a normal behavior for rabbits that they need to be able to express, and they require a safe and enclosed space to hide in for comfort.
The shelter needs to be large enough for all of your rabbits to lie outstretched and sit down without restrictions so the rabbits can choose where they spend their time.
The hutch should serve only as a temporary enclosure for your rabbits, and a safe place to sleep. Exercise and enrichment Rabbits are intelligent animals that need plenty of exercise and room to run around to keep them mentally and physically stimulated.
Provide food-stuffed toys and objects to encourage play and exploratory behaviour.
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