It's been so long! So, I couldn't upload the video. It is coming, I promise! Just be patient with me, but I'm not feeling the pressure cause I've not had a lot of readers. I'm not complaining either, it's nice to take this blog slowly.
So I woke this morning with a chesty cough and a runny nose. Wanna know why? Because it is cold season! So make sure you wrap up warm with your scarves and jumpers and thermal underwear. Unless you're the type of person who doesn't feel the cold unless there is a blizzard outside.
Remember, if you can feel the cold, so can your bunny. True, rabbits are covered with fur. But when the ground is starting to glisten with frost, maybe it's time to move your bunny from the garden. I don't like to judge bunny owners, some people keep their rabbits indoors and some keep them outdoors. As long as the bunnies are loved, it doesn't matter to me. But when it starts to get cold, I always recommend moving your bunny to a sheltered area, somewhere you can keep heated.
Now if your bunny is an indoor bunny, you don't need to worry about the cold. But if your bunny lives outside, here are a few tips to help keep your buns warm and cosy!
Heated Pads
These things are great! Bung them in the microwave for a few minutes then put them under a cushion or a blanket and watch your bunny doze off to sleep feeling warm and safe. The reason I like these is that they stay warm for so long, even outside. I often use mine when the rabbits are having outside play time during the winter, so they have a warm spot to lie down on.
Shed and garage
If you have a shed or a garage, you have a space for your rabbits in the winter. I know, you think I'm crazy. Here's a quick story; when I moved to my current location I brought Izzy from a private seller. This was before I was aware that rabbit rescues were even a thing, so when I brought Izzy home I had no idea what I was doing with a House rabbit, so I did loads of research. By loads, I mean I dedicated at least 10 hours a day just researching the best food, the best toys, the best hay and the best enclosure. I loved the idea of a free roaming bunny, so that is what Izzy became. It didn't go great, because rabbits can be destructive. Long story short, we ended up having to move, the landlord never said it was because of the rabbits, but I couldn't help to feel like it was. So I put my boyfriend in charge, let him pick the next place. Before I knew it, the deposit was down. I had seen pictures, it's a beautiful flat. A bunny proof garden, a garage, a parking space and quaint interior. One problem: no pets allowed! Well, we begged and begged and finally they agreed to let us take the buns, but they couldn't live inside. So I booked an appointment with my vet, I wanted to be sure we were making the right decision. Fast forward again, and now my rabbits live in the garage during the cold months. I'll pin a link to a video explaining exactly what it is like.
Old sheets, jumpers, blankets and pillows.
This one might seem obvious, but just giving your rabbits these items will ensure that they have more resources to build a nice warm bed. My rabbits have so much of my old fabrics that they could start their own clothing line.
Warm water, not cold
It sounds gross and nasty, but cold water can only get colder and when your rabbit drinks it, it lowers their body temperature. Warm water cools a lot slower and won't freeze your bunny from the inside out. When I say warm, I don't mean hot, I mean room temperature.
So that's it, keep an eye out for the video, which will be going up before I make some toys. That is also coming, but it might be a little later, maybe December so that I can add some nice Christmas toys.
Come back soon!
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