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winter prep

LilyBot

Young Bun
my hutch doesnt have a cover or anything, should i get/make something to protect my bunnies from the cold/wind/rain/snow/etc for when winter comes?
and what other ways can i keep my buns warm?

thanks :):)
 
Oooh I'm glad you asked this, I was just about to post asking what the best ways are to winter-proof your bunnies.

I wondered whether putting perspex over the mesh of the doors would be an option ... but I'm worried about the issue of fresh air.
 
I wondered whether putting perspex over the mesh of the doors would be an option ... but I'm worried about the issue of fresh air.

thats a good idea to cover the mesh. especially since i was thinking of putting something across the front to stop all the sawdust being kicked out of the hutch :roll: :) i might try covering the bottom third of the hutch doors, that way they still get fresh air :)
 
Snap....Was going to ask this too :D I started my winter prep today so I am ready just in case it starts to get chilly!

Currently Pip has a bare wood floor on the second level, with a tile of carpet each end (although she seldom lays on them). She has a bit litter tray full of hay upstairs, plus a carpet tile with a fleecy blanket on top to snuggle into.

I really do worry even now, at night whether she is warm enough - but she never feels cold & seems to prefer the wooden floors to lay on :roll:

I have cut 2 x big 6 x 2 sheets of carpet that snugly fit her second floor, so when the winter comes i can line the floor with carpet. I also plan to make a perspex 1/2 way barrier around the whole of the bottom floor....I will only perspex about 1/2 way up, so it will allow the air to flow through still but ensure there are no draughts if she (& her new boyfriend we hope to get soon!) want to relax n snuggle down there....Probably stuff a nice box with lots & lots of hay to snuggle in downstairs too..

Her top level will be lined with carpet & then vet bed, as well as fleecy blankets & a snuggle safe or two....However I am thinking of completely covering the top mesh door with perspex to that upstairs stays really cosy...Just hope she will have enough airflow?!

Currently have a normal basic hutch cover, but am going to order a nice insulating one before winter comes too - which will double up great come the summer too, as it does the reverse (keeps it cool).

I am sure I will still worry they are cold tho!:roll:
 
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