outdoors

Question
How cold is safe for rabbits living in an outdoor, enclosed area like a "Mud Room"?

Answer
Dear Bill,

Rabbits are most comfortable between 45 - 75 degrees Farenheit.  They handle cold better than they handle heat, but when temperatures are lower than 45, a bunny needs a shelter box that he can use to escape from wind and cold.  

Clean, dry straw and/or fresh, fluffy towels inside the box are good for added warmth.

As long as a bunny has a warm retreat where he can escape the cold, winter temperatures can be handled.  But do not leave him outside if he doesn't have a shelter.

Hope that helps.  Please write back if you have any other questions.

Dana