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courtneydayle

courtneydayle

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I wasn't meaning for everyone to critize this woman, so I'm taking it all down. I was just posting it so people could see how far some people go to protect their animals.
 
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I wouldn't even put my piggies in those cages :shock:
Are some of them hamster cages?? I'm sure she's doing it for the best in her mind but I doubt the rabbits are much better off.
 
I agree the pic is bad but it's because the temp is 110F. If it's a choice between dying or bringing them in for a day or two, bringing them in is better I reckon... though they could certainly have a better set up.

Mine never died in 100+ heat when I had them outdoors - they were in the shade, had frozen bottles sometimes, had cool things to lay on (water crocks, laying on metal wire which is much cooler than wood, etc) sometimes had a fan etc... But apparently rabbits do die in the heat. I don't think it ever got to 110F degrees but it does sometimes get to the low 100's and actually feel like 116F with heat index.
 
William said:
I agree the pic is bad but it's because the temp is 110F. If it's a choice between dying or bringing them in for a day or two, bringing them in is better I reckon... though they could certainly have a better set up.

Mine never died in 100+ heat when I had them outdoors - they were in the shade, had frozen bottles sometimes, had cool things to lay on (water crocks, laying on metal wire which is much cooler than wood, etc) sometimes had a fan etc... But apparently rabbits do die in the heat. I don't think it ever got to 110F degrees but it does sometimes get to the low 100's and actually feel like 116F with heat index.
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Yeah I don't think rabbits can control their body temperature. I worried about mine when we had snow here, I'd be just as worried in hot weather too.

If only the poor darlings had a better set up :cry:
 
xlaurax said:
Yeah I don't think rabbits can control their body temperature. I worried about mine when we had snow here, I'd be just as worried in hot weather too.

If only the poor darlings had a better set up :cry:
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Yeah, they can deal with the cold much better than the heat, in most cases. I think they can regulate their body temp through their ears though, which is why you're supposed to dampen their ears on a hot day. Here in Florida they can't really deal with the cold though because they don't grow a thick coat in the winter, so we always had to bring them in on cold nights. My parents knew of a breeder who had a lot of rabbits die once on a cold night even though they were in a shed with lots of hay, and maybe even heat, I can't remember now :(
 
Those cages are horrific even for a temporary setup! :cry: I don't see how any of that is going to keep them cool? :( They can't even move :cry:
 
:shock: Some of them don't look like they can turn around! I'm sure they'd be much more comfortable if they had the space to flop out. :cry:
 
I certainly hope they have air conditioning!
Those cages are still awful though, I really hope they won't have to be in there for long :(
 
Yeah, thing is she probably has their best interests at heart or she wouldn't even bother....she just needs some tips :( Let any bonded pairs/groups free range rabbit proof rooms, set up dog crate/puppy play pen set ups, c&c cages, etc.
 
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