I'm thinking of the best way to keep my rabbits warm and happy. They are outside rabbits, they are free in the garden when I'm home and also visit the house.
I've put a wraparound specially fitted cover on their hutch, a cardboard box full of straw in their bedroom. They have 24h access a reasonable sized (6x9foot) run. This morning their water was still frozen in their hutch. I was expecting the outside water to be frozen, but in the hutch I'd hoped it would be a little warmer.
So tonight I fixed a door mat to stop the cold getting in the wire door (now it's dark in their for them!) I also put a thin fleece on their roof.
The next step is a microwavable heatpad - I have one, but I'm actually concerned about using one because:
I'm thinking, using a heatpad will interfere with them getting a good thick coat.
If the heatpad doesn't last all through the night, they will be even colder!
If I put a heatpad in, then I have to do it constantly, every few hours and I'll be at work....
Anyone use one and know how long they keep warm for? Any replies appreciated. Thanks.
I've put a wraparound specially fitted cover on their hutch, a cardboard box full of straw in their bedroom. They have 24h access a reasonable sized (6x9foot) run. This morning their water was still frozen in their hutch. I was expecting the outside water to be frozen, but in the hutch I'd hoped it would be a little warmer.
So tonight I fixed a door mat to stop the cold getting in the wire door (now it's dark in their for them!) I also put a thin fleece on their roof.
The next step is a microwavable heatpad - I have one, but I'm actually concerned about using one because:
I'm thinking, using a heatpad will interfere with them getting a good thick coat.
If the heatpad doesn't last all through the night, they will be even colder!
If I put a heatpad in, then I have to do it constantly, every few hours and I'll be at work....
Anyone use one and know how long they keep warm for? Any replies appreciated. Thanks.