Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Recently I have been reading some things about the keeping of Rabbits as Pets and whether it is better (for them) to be outdoors-ie in a more 'natural' environment. Also, if there are any potential negative effects on a Rabbit's health if they are indoors all of the time.
In an ideal world I would rather Rabbits had never been 'domesticated' in the first place. But as they already have been it is obviously our responsibility to provide the best environment for them.
Do you think that the 'best' environment can be achieved if the Rabbit(s) are permanently indoors, even if they are Free Range 24/7.
If I had the funds and the space I would love to keep my Rabbits in a bespoke designed outdoor set up that would be 100% predator proof, but as near to a natural Rabbit environment as possible.
My Rabbits are mostly indoors, although they do get garden time (supervised) weather permitting. Except for Aoife. She is almost blind and is terrified of the outdoors. She actually screams in fear But her situation is exceptional and the more I think about it the more I feel that providing a natural safe outdoor environment for Pet Rabbits is the best for them.
Some Rescues (mostly in the USA) wont rehome to anyone wanting to keep the Rabbits outdoors. Conversely I have recently had conversations with two UK Rescues (not on RU) who will not rehome to anyone wanting to keep the Rabbits indoors.
Interested in hearing your thoughts on this subject ?
In an ideal world I would rather Rabbits had never been 'domesticated' in the first place. But as they already have been it is obviously our responsibility to provide the best environment for them.
Do you think that the 'best' environment can be achieved if the Rabbit(s) are permanently indoors, even if they are Free Range 24/7.
If I had the funds and the space I would love to keep my Rabbits in a bespoke designed outdoor set up that would be 100% predator proof, but as near to a natural Rabbit environment as possible.
My Rabbits are mostly indoors, although they do get garden time (supervised) weather permitting. Except for Aoife. She is almost blind and is terrified of the outdoors. She actually screams in fear But her situation is exceptional and the more I think about it the more I feel that providing a natural safe outdoor environment for Pet Rabbits is the best for them.
Some Rescues (mostly in the USA) wont rehome to anyone wanting to keep the Rabbits outdoors. Conversely I have recently had conversations with two UK Rescues (not on RU) who will not rehome to anyone wanting to keep the Rabbits indoors.
Interested in hearing your thoughts on this subject ?