What to do with rabbits over firework period?

scarlettfox

New Kit

• Oct 17, 2009

• #1

What should I do with my buns now it's coming up to the firework season? I say season because it rarely happens on Nov 5th alone!

They are outside buns, they have a hutch with run attached underneath but at bed times they are shut into the hutch part only to keep them safe and warm.

Should I be moving them indoors due to the noise?

I will be keeping them outside in winter with a snugglesafe pad at night and a hutch cover for extra insulation.

Thanks!

 

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prettylupin

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 17, 2009

• #2

If you do it will need to be an unheated room to avoid shock of sudden temperature changes. I'd definitely cover them up outside if fireworks going off nearby so they don't see the flashes, and maybe if particularly bad then yes bring them in, or go and sit with them until it is over? We used to do this in our garage. My buns permanent house buns now, even then they get a bit freaked out.

 

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DDD

Mama Doe

• Oct 18, 2009

• #3

I bring mine in if fireworks nearby and very loud. I have a dog crate for them, and put them in spare room with heating off, and window open until fireworks start. I don't actually know if they are scared of fireworks or not, as I have never let them be out when they are going off!

 

scarlettfox

New Kit

• Oct 19, 2009

• #4

Thanks both.

 

clarebear

Mama Doe

• Oct 19, 2009

• #5

I wondered about this too! Might bring Bramble into the utility room if they are loud.

 

sazzy

Warren Veteran

• Oct 19, 2009

• #6

Mine arn't bothered by fireworks but i sit outside with them just in case my mum will be sitting up stairs as harry is still a baby and not heard then before so she's going to make sure he's ok

 

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beki

Mama Doe

• Oct 21, 2009

• #7

i will be bringing mine in at night i think. I don't sleep til about midnight so will probably pop them back out before i go to bed.

I am actualyl more worried about one of my cats (the wuss puss) she will probably have a heart attack with all of that banging. I think i will have to keep her company that night, the only problem is i am out seeing a band play until about 11pm! maybe i can talk someone into cat sitting?

 

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Muppet2

Alpha Buck

• Oct 23, 2009

• #8

Muppet hasnt been bothered by the noise the two years I've had him - he's an indoor rabbit but is quite happy having some garden time as usual whilst the world explodes around him! He doesnt even flinch or look up :lol:

(To be fair, the fireworks are usually a street or two away, it's not like they're right next door.)

 

debbie_7155

Warren Scout

• Oct 23, 2009

• #9

when mine lived outdoors i put lots of straw in their cages, i also used to use an old thick quilt to cover over the hutch to help with noise

 

BobbleG

Mama Doe

• Oct 23, 2009

• #10

We were invited to a massive fireworks party the first year we got (indoor bun) Bob.

We were too worried about him being scared so we didn't go.

Pointless. I swear he didn't even blink.
Maybe being lop-eared he has extra decibel protection.