We are thinking about buying a two tier hutch or hutch with attached run to be placed on our patio, so that our new rabbit can be naturally active dawn and dusk. My first question is, do rabbits readily use the ladders in these types of hutches? The next question is, if we chose a hutch with attached run, will thepaved patio be too rough for it's paws. The rabbit will be in a separate run on the grass in the day. One more question I've thought of, do you think the rabbit will be happy on it's own (we plan on getting a buck I think) , or should we think about getting a brother or sister at the same time?:anotherbun
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Hollie
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I have a two tier hutch, and my rabbits are always running up and down the slope! I don't have a ladder as such - instead, it's more of a ramp. There's chicken wire on it to provide some grip, but I cover it in wood shavings too, so it's a bit nicer on their feet.
Rabbits can be happy on their own provided they get lots of love and attention from you, otherwise they'll be lonely! I'm not home for a good portion of the day, so I wouldn't have a single bunny; which is why I've got three lovely girls.
The best combination if you want more than one rabbit is a fixed male and fixed female pairing, but two girls will work as well. I've never had a pairing with two males before, but I've heard it might be difficult because they can become terratorial and aggressive...
Rabbits can be happy on their own provided they get lots of love and attention from you, otherwise they'll be lonely! I'm not home for a good portion of the day, so I wouldn't have a single bunny; which is why I've got three lovely girls.
The best combination if you want more than one rabbit is a fixed male and fixed female pairing, but two girls will work as well. I've never had a pairing with two males before, but I've heard it might be difficult because they can become terratorial and aggressive...
naturestee
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Most rabbits don't have problems with concrete patios, unless they are rexes with thin fur pads on their feet. As long as you feel the attached run will be predator-proof, it's your choice.
Have you looked at adopting from rescues? It's the best way to go, and they will often either have spayed/neutered pairs or be willing to bond two rabbits for you. It's a really bad idea to get a boy and girl as babies because they will breed, possibly before the girl is even old enough to be spayed! And same-sex pairs as babies often don't work out either because they tend to fight when they hit puberty.
I do think a single rabbit that is outside would get lonely unless you spend lots of time, as in many hours, with it every day. Granted, all rabbits are different, but they are social animals.
Have you looked at adopting from rescues? It's the best way to go, and they will often either have spayed/neutered pairs or be willing to bond two rabbits for you. It's a really bad idea to get a boy and girl as babies because they will breed, possibly before the girl is even old enough to be spayed! And same-sex pairs as babies often don't work out either because they tend to fight when they hit puberty.
I do think a single rabbit that is outside would get lonely unless you spend lots of time, as in many hours, with it every day. Granted, all rabbits are different, but they are social animals.
Hollie
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I forgot to add that the bunnies I used to have as a kid used to have a run that was on our concrete patio, and the only problem they had was occasionally slipping on the surface because it was painted. It kept their claws down though.
What I eventually did is cover the surface of their run in sand, which was better for them to get a grip on and most likely it was more comfortable, too.
What I eventually did is cover the surface of their run in sand, which was better for them to get a grip on and most likely it was more comfortable, too.
