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Cold Bunny?

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Question
We have had a domesticated dwarf albino bunny for about 2.5 years.  She has had the run of the house, and in addition the run of our property (1+ acres).  She comes in and out as she pleases, ... she spends 90% of her time inside, and never spends the night outside.  She comes when she is called.  Last night, she wouldn't come in, she ran from us, and darted under our deck.  We couldn't get her, and reluctantly left her out for the evening ... it was a very cold night and snowed about 4 inches.  I woke assuming that she hadn't made it through the night, that morning while I was stacking wood, she poked her head out from under the deck... then retreated back under the deck ... tonight, the second night, it is very cold and very windy.  I am sure it is not windy under the deck and pretty sure she has dug a nest/hole under there.  Why is he behaving like this, and can she survive a NY winter?

Answer
hi james it sounds as though she has been frightened by something.
rabbits are very hardy and do not mind the cold as long as they can keep out the draughts-its hot weather that can harm them-i suggest if it stops out again make sure it has some hay or staw to make a nest.
dave.