sophia_chicken Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Hi, Having just got a for christmas (Lucky me !) I am planning to turn my into a rablu and have my heart set on Netherland dwarf bunnies (I had one as a girl). Does anyone else keep Netherland Dwarfs or even Polish rabbits in their Rablu? Are they happy outside? I'm really really excited about getting them but am wondering if I am better waiting til spring so they have a year to get used to being outside before next winter.... (The wait might kill me though!) Any help would be appreciated.... SOPHIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenuk99 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 hi I have two indoors, they are gorgeousbunnies tohave. If you get them no theywont have winter coats but you could always kep them inside till it gets warmer ( you can have more cuddles that way ) Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyaholic Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I have a Netherland Dwarf (Delilah) and a Mini Lop (Tallulah) who are both outside in a rablu - I also got mine for Christmas two years ago and they're fine outside. However, like yourself, I was very aware of them being only babys with no winter coats. I did (and still do) shut them in the rablu at night to keep them safe and warm - I know some don't agree with this but frankly I don't care, my bunnies are used to it and it works for them (obviously this does depend on the size of your rabbits). Also I think as long as they're is plenty of hay and straw for them to snuggle into they should be fine. I think I also recall bringing them into our porch on very very cold nights (however our porch is still a bit cold - we didn't want to subject them to extreme temps) - or if you have a garage/shed that would be good. If not, we placed the rablu and run close to our house to try and provide a bit of shelter. I'm no expert but I guess if you can wait til it gets a bit warmer, then thats great but as someone who had baby bunnies in winter - I think as long as you keep a close eye on them and bare in mind the weather and act accordingly, you should be fine. Just my thoughts - hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia_chicken Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 Thankyou Hockeyaholic! That does help. Its kind of what I thought, but wanted someone to say they kept dwarf bunnies too! I suppose a lot depends on whether anyone has any baby bunnies right now.... We went to a feather and fur auction at the weekend and bought some gorgeous, healthy chicks but the rabbits looked decidedly ropey and the 2 netherland dwarfs for sale looked very like dutch rabbits to me! Thankyou again! SOPHIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Personally, I'd wait until it's a lot warmer and they are old enough to be introduced slowly to the grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia_chicken Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 I think i'll leave it til at least march..... to get this very cold snap well and truly over with.... SOPHIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
