Why can’t you make them a NIC condo in the house?  And promise not to let them out of an area that can be cleaned COMPLETELY- like a bedroom or bathroom that has linoleum over any hardwood floor or carpet to protect it?  Regular cleaning and using a good litter should not have any odor- though it sounds like the odor part may be an excuse as opposed to a actual reason.

That is horrible that he is moving them outside.  Are there any compromises you can make to let him keep them indoors?  If you have had them for 6 years I can not imagine that they will transition well to outside- they are used to indoor conditions and indoor environment- the diffferent temps and sounds and predators will be stressful.

I always hate when parents make these kind of pet care decisions- I always feel like pointing out that someday your child will be making care arrangements for them when they are old and senile- and wouldn’t it be better to teach your children now to treat animals and people kindly and humanely and that when the novelty wears off or they become “useless” or old they should still be valued and care for.  Personally- I would want my kids to learn that lesson well before they are making nursing home arrangements for me. 

that’s awful. i have no idea how your buns will react after having been house rabbits for so long. there is really nothing you can do that will make this okay for them. when they go out they will be faced with new smells, new sounds, new fluctuations in temperature, and they’re going to be scared. is there anyone else you know who would be willing to take them and provide them an indoor home? this is not fair to them. are you an adult, can you negotiate somehow to allow them to stay in or you find another place to live?

What is with these parents.  Can you keep them in your room only?  With the door shut?  That way he doenst’ have to look at them much less imagine a smell. 

My sis in law used to say buns stink.  Then they came to visit and she said they didn’t smell at all.

I bet you are practically in tears. I won’t go visit my Mom unless the buns can stay in my old bedroom. with me and hubby.   I won’t stick them outside.  So we are at a standoff.  I can’t go live there cause I won’t let them outside to live.

However you don’t have that option right now I understand that.  

Hey can you offer to pay your Dad something if they can stay in your room?   I know it is a hairbrained idea.  With parents you just never know.

can you share a house or apartment with someone?  I really hope it works out for you with your buns. I know how important they are to you.  They will be scared and the temperatures are rough and you will be worried and sad too.

6 years and he is just now deciding that they have to go outside?
Is it possible that this is really about something else? Like you being in college and living at home?
Do you all so take care of them financially? Maybe your parents are tire of paying for them?

I would really try moving them into your room. They really will be scared outside.

Is there a place you could move to a house or apartment to share – have you checked the University boards or Craig’s list to see how much it might cost?

There has got to be something!

I’m really hesitant in saying this as I really don’t know you or your family, but I have to agree with Sage Cat. After 6 years and now this? It does seem like there is some other issue that needs to be resolved here. If you do have to move them to the outside house, try keep routines same as much as possible and I guess they and you will adjust.  Best wishes and I truly hope you can come to a compromise that keeps everyone happy.

OK, sounds like he’s adamant! Don’t worry, if you and he take the time to get the bun house right, they’ll adjust. It’s better then them being given away. Is the playhouse wooden? I’d be wary if its metal because these could vitually become ovens in summer. Hopefully it is near the house where they can still interact with the going-ons but not an overly noisy area. I’d attach a covered run area they can come out into also. Make sure it is draft proofed and the plastic on window is secured well so it’s not noisy in the wind. Could the buns chew the plastic? The house would need to be well ventilated but not so that mosquitoes etc can get in. (Whoops, I see you’ve already looked at ventilation – that’s good!)

Put the things they are used to in the house, boxes blankets etc. If you can have them inside for free time maybe leave some of their things indoors too so they still have familiar areas. Hopefully you can have them in for play everyday.
I’d make sure you get them the appropriate vaccinations available as well. I’m wrtiting and thinking at same time here so this is what I would do if in your situation. Hope it helps some.

Although a heater is very important- there is a danger of having one in a playhouse with bunnies and all that hay….

How big is the playhouse and what is it made out of?  Tell your Dad that you agree to the playhouse idea if they can have central A/C and heat, running water, electricity, cable TV, internet hook-up- oh, yeah and by the way you are rooming with them now. 

Yes earthisours, I did just have a funny image of you and the 2 bunny’s living in the Play House!!!

That is really awesome that your family is so supportive of you “focusing on your studies”. I lived at home the year after I finished college to be able to save up and get a decent place when I moved out! It made a big difference.

Rabbits are most comfortable between 45 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit (7 to 28 Celsius).

Jersey Girl & Katnip Crzy have some great advice – the buns would more that likely love and out door covered run attached to the play house! Can you put a second level in there for them to jump up on?

Just don’t forget to play with them lots – so they don’t feel rejected.

Hopefully this all helps – best wishes to y’all!!!