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I have 2 little 9 week old bunnies which were handed in at my vets and we offered them a home.They are outside during the day in their hutch/run but i am a bit of a softy with babies and bring them in at night.Will it make a difference to them making a winter coat if they keep having a different temperature?
 
I think it will yes.If they are going to be outdoor bunnies they should be out now so they can get their winter coats.
They will be fine outside with plenty of hay and straw.
 
Hi there

My bunnies live half in half out (they're in a hutch in the garden when we're asleep or out and free in the house/garden when we're around) and they definitely have NO trouble moulting and growing summer/winter coats!

One of my rabbits seems to moult a lot, but his coat gets lovely and thick.

I suppose with baby rabbits you should just make sure not to swing from very warm to very cold as it could maybe shock them.

Hope this helps!

Anna x
 
I wouldn't bring them in and out during this time of year and especially as it gets colder. As well as affecting how well your rabbits grow their winter coats the temperature change is also really bad for them, much worse than being in constant cold.
 
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