Outdoor bunnies to indoor bunnies

[Laurenjade95]

Sorry for posting alot on here i am just new to keeping bunnies! I currently have 2 13 week old mini lops living outside since they were 8 week old i was just wondering if it is to late to have them as indoor rabbits. I feel so sorry for them outside i pay them attention through out the day/night but i dont feel its enough. I have a room under the stairs pretty big that will fit the hutch in and have space for an x pen so their not ever stuck in the cage, during day i will let them roam the house when i am in. Will this be ok for them or do they need to stay outside

[Hazel]

It’s great that you’re considering bringing them indoors. They will be much happier and safer there. I say go for it! 🙂

[Laurenjade95]

I know i cant wait tbh see them hopping about indoors! Only thing is i have a 4 year old so going to have to make sure she doesnt get to exited and scare them!

[Wick & Fable]

Them going inside is fine! Something to remember is that it is a new environment, and with that may come stress. They will hear sounds and smells they may never have been exposed to, so be on the lookout for how the transition may affect them.

Also, because it’s a novel territory, do not be surprised if there is a lot of pooping and peeing in the area. This is not intentionally bratty behavior, but they want to mark their territory so they feel more safe in their scent! It should subside over time.

And no worries about posting a lot! That’s the point of the forums 🙂

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

[Laurenjade95]

I was worried about that as i said i have a child and she can be very loud but they hear her in the garden everyday so they should be used to it! I was thinking to get a big tray for the area so its easier to clean, im hoping when i get them spayed they will be easier to litter train!

[Hazel]

One thing to get used to once they’re inside is how they LOVE to dart right under your feet as you’re walking. It’s not even a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, it’s like they actively try to get stepped on or kicked across the room. So watch out for that, especially with your little one being around the bunnies 🙂

 

I like to do the bunny shuffle to make sure I don’t step on my bun 😀

[DanaNM]

“It’s not even a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, it’s like they actively try to get stepped on or kicked across the room. “

Omg so true. I swear Bun Jovi want’s to get punted. He literally runs smack into my legs around meal times. :p

. . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.  

[Hazel]

Oscar does too! Sometimes he hits me so hard it sounds like he cracked his skull in half. Scares the heck out of me, but he’ll just scamper off like it ain’t no thing. Dang bunnies 🙄

[Laurenjade95]

Haha i already know about this when im in the garden they are constantly under my feet following me around so cute, the amount of times ive almost fallen so i dont step on them!

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