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Bunnys ears are cold??

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twilightpagan

Mama Doe
Although my bunnys are outside they have a full hutch full of hay and straw i also cover them over and have bubble wrap on the fronts of the hutches,but i noticed today one of the rabbits ears felt cold,is this a problem??Iv just order a load of snuggle safes,hope they come quickly :roll:
 
Their ears will be cold if the weather is cold as they act like radiators to help the buns regulate their temperature. In the hot weather they pump lots of blood to them so heat can be lost and in cold weather the blood flow decreases so that not as much heat is lost. The important thing is that their body core stays warm. And rabbits are well equipped with all that lovely fur to make sure that it does. With your considerate help coverng their hutch to keep out drafts that could get the cold into their fur they should be fine.
 
When we used to have a rabbit when I was little, she basically lived as a wild rabbit (her choice - she did have the greenhouse with a hutch inside always available) but her ears used to sparkle on frosty mornings! :shock: It never seemed to bother her though and she never went inside for a warm!!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:
 
melaniejb said:
When we used to have a rabbit when I was little, she basically lived as a wild rabbit (her choice - she did have the greenhouse with a hutch inside always available) but her ears used to sparkle on frosty mornings! :shock: It never seemed to bother her though and she never went inside for a warm!!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Did she have the fun of the yard then?? Sorry, I'm just curious :oops:

xxx
 
Charliesangel said:
melaniejb said:
When we used to have a rabbit when I was little, she basically lived as a wild rabbit (her choice - she did have the greenhouse with a hutch inside always available) but her ears used to sparkle on frosty mornings! :shock: It never seemed to bother her though and she never went inside for a warm!!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Did she have the fun of the yard then?? Sorry, I'm just curious :oops:

xxx
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She had the whole garden at her disposal!!!! She lived for several years out there, never came inside and only went to the greenhouse for her food then she'd be back outside! :?
 
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