What are the supplies neede to keep a pet rabbit outside?

And how much do each cost?What are the supplies neede to keep a pet rabbit outside?
Are you trying to keep it in a hutch, or a tractor?


A hutch is simple - roof and at least two walls to keep the north winds off, and rain and sun. Cages can be hung ... Or you can build a cage with wood and wire. I do not suggest a solid bottom. That will get nasty in a hurry. Make sure the area below is clear for mucking out easily. I am in Tx, and rarely have problems with water bottles freezing ... but if you do, then yes, use a crock. But the rabbit is liable to dump it regularly. Even dump-proof bowls are dumpable, beleive it or not. And yes, in cold weather, use alot of hay. Fill the cage loosely - don't worry about the rabbit. It will pack it down where it needs it packed down, making its own nest and tunnels, leaving the rest puffed up as insulation. They stay nice and warm like that. If it gets really cold, you can double up on the rabbits in one cage ... in cold weather, they aren't so territorial, they love to have someone warm to snuggle with.


In a tractor ... there are usually multiple rabbits all living together. For those who don't know, a tractor is a mobile cage on the ground, that allow the rabbits to graze. It needs a good roof that is waterproof, and at least one long wall, if not two. Water and feed need to be supplied at all times, though the rabbit will eat and drink less, due to the grazing ... upkeep can be cut by as much as a third. In winter, just loosely fill tractor with hay, and as before, they will make thier own rooms and tunnels, snuggling together for warmth.What are the supplies neede to keep a pet rabbit outside?
There nothing different that you would need for care of a rabbit outside than you would inside, except housing requirements.





Your outside bunny will need an area within its cage that has two elements:





1. Free from drafts


2. Free from precipitation.





We've made boxes in the past out of scrap would at no cost. But even if you had to buy the wood and nails or screws you would be looking at something less than $20.





If your using a water bottle, I'd switch to a crock which you can buy at a pet store for less than $5. The tubes on water bottles freeze very quickly. The large surface area of the crock will prevent it from freezing as fast.





I'd also recommend extra hay or straw that the rabbit can use as bedding. If you buy from a farm its anywhere from $2 - $6 a bail.





Hope this helps!
In addition to what threelittleladies said, you need to make sure you can provide a completely predator proof area. Dogs, cats, raccoons, snakes, rats, etc with attack and kill rabbits. Sometimes even seeing these animals can send a rabbit into a panic. Rabbits can literally be scared to death.





Rabbits generally do okay in cold, but temps above 85 degrees can kill. Do you have a way to keep your rabbit cool in summer? My outdoor rabbits have to have their own air conditioner.





Overall I've always thought a single pet rabbit would be better off indoors. Caring for outside rabbits is harder, and if it's too hot, too cold, dark already, etc, you're less likely to go out and spend time with your rabbit.
depends on where you live


but where ever you live be sure to keep a good supply of hay for insulation and alfalfa for good nutrients but dont forget fresh water, fruits and veggies! they also like thier privacy so a little doggy cave or some where to keep warm or cool would do.... but whatever you do make sure to give lots of love and treats! the best outdoor breed is the flemish giant they give lots of love and can easily keep warm because of all their stored fat but they need a big place to live and play!