Rabbits are intelligent, active and social animal that have specific welfare needs that need to be met for them to live a happy and healthy life.
Rabbits must be able to:
Run
Dig or burrow
Hide
Forage
Stretch
Binky
Rabbits are very social animals and do need to live with other rabbits. They should never be kept alone!
Rabbits are one of the loneliest pets in the UK. According to research by the PDSA last year, 48% of rabbits live on their own. This can lead to social isolation and depression.
Bunnies are social creatures and need the company of their own kind to be happy. Rabbits should always be kept with other rabbits. We recommend the best pairing is a neutered male and neutered female.
Rabbit friendships and bonding can be tricky, but it is invaluable to prevent boredom and loneliness. Especially if a companion has passed away, it is important to consider another bunny friend. This is an essential consideration before you get a pair of rabbits as this is the number one reason we get asked to take them into rescue.
Housing your rabbit
Rabbits can live either as indoor house rabbits or outdoor bunnies:
There are many different housing options for your bunnies but they all need to be a minimum size of 3m (L) x 2m (W) x 2m (H).
Outdoor set ups:
Shed set ups - Convert your garden shed into a shelter for you rabbit.
Why use a shed set up?
A shed set up allows the rabbits to have more space compared to a typical rabbit hutch you would find at a pet shop.
Shed set ups - Convert your garden shed into a shelter for you rabbit.
Why use a shed set up?
A shed set up allows the rabbits to have more space compared to a typical rabbit hutch you would find at a pet shop.
Hutches and run.
The minimum size requirements for a hutch for 2 rabbits is 6ft x 2 ft. The hutch should have a run attached with minimum size requirement of 3m x 2m x 2m. The rabbits should never be shut inside the hutch and they should always have access to the run.