| Indoor
Rabbits |
Outdoor
Rabbits |
| Rabbits are
safer indoors |
More likely
to be preyed upon. They can be frightened to death without even being touched by a
predator. |
| Rabbits enjoy
companionship from humans and sometimes other animals |
Hutch rabbits
often appear dull, uninterested or frightened. Rabbits need socializing. |
| Rabbits hide
illnesses. You must act quickly when they are sick. When indoors, you notice their eating
& behavior changes more quickly. |
You may not
catch the subtle difference they exhibit when they are sick. Could mean life or death. |
| Indoor
rabbits will probably live longer. They are safer from poor weather conditions,
threatening animals, and are generally happier rabbits. |
When it is
raining and cold, you may not go out to feed or check on your rabbit. He, too, is cold and
lonely. |
| Indoor
rabbits tend to become a part of the family. Not as easily forgotten about or given away.
The human/animal bond is optimized when you get to see bunny dances and enjoy their
companionship after a hard day. |
Outdoor
rabbits are sometimes even afraid of humans because they are not familiar with them.
Housing a rabbit outdoors is usually the beginning of the end |
