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what should i do in the winter for my rabbit?

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Question
my rabbit lives out side in the back yard in a hutch. hes out there all winter and i live in massachusetts and sometimes in get below zero! im always afraid hes going to die of coldness and am trying to keep him warm what should i do? my parents wont let him live inside.....

Answer
There are some things you can do.  If you can bring him in a shed or a garage at night, that would help a lot.  A box stuffed with hay, something to keep the wind off him, and something to keep his water from freezing would all help.

There's also some information at http://www.petplace.com/Articles/artShow.asp?artID=2455

Kim