can you give rabbits a yard?

Talisha Digrande: You can keep a rabbit outside but I would give it access to a shelter that it can go in and out as they don't like being out in the middle of the day or night and may need somewhere to hide if a predictor is sniffing around. Also its best to put the away at night as its likley they will be attacked. Make sure you bunny proof your yard though. Top bunnyproofing ideas...BACK GATES- Back gates or garden gates nearly always need some improvement and it especially important to bunnyproof them if they leads to dangerous environments such as a busy street or areas where people walk their dogs.They may have large natural spaces underneath them that a rabbit can crawl under or a poor latch could lead t them being left open.- Block off any spaces under or around the gate. If the gate does not close on its own a self closing purchased from a DIY store can be fitted.Wild instinctsFENCING AND HEDGES- The perimeter of your garden will constantly be tested by your bunn! y exploring and in search of fresh food.- They can crawl through surprisingly small places and with a bit of digging and chewing can quickly open up a space big enough squeeze through.- Don’t take any chances, if you have a fence dig along the edge and bury some bricks or wood. If you have a hedge then block it in with some wire mesh, you will need to bury this so it cant be undermined. PREDITORS- If you let a rabbit roam free in your garden it could be in danger of attack from wild and domestic predators.- Gardens often lack the natural defences rabbits use to stay safe such as places to hide and other watchful eyes and can leave you bunny very exposed.- You can’t keep an eye on them all the time however pet stores sell many types of runs and pens that let your rabbit play safely. Make sure they offer protection from the top and are secured as a fox can easily lift up a wooden box or even chew through thin chicken wire.PLANTS- Rabbits like to try out most things to see! if they can be eaten and can eat a surprising amount of mater! ials.- Sharp teeth can strip bark from tree or shrub. Flower beds can make a tasty treat and soil in playing areas can be dug up and young roots eaten.- You will need to protect some areas of your garden with some fencing to stop your rabbit roaming into areas where damage can occur.POISONOUS PLANTS- A wild rabbit is normally quite safe and happy munching on the abundance of plants in their environment. However the colourful and exotic plants you may have in your garden can be poisonous and your bunny will not recognise this by its taste. Make sure your rabbit’s access to flower bets is restricted and place plant pots out of reachSee www.bunnyproof.com and go to the step by step guide to bunny proofing your garden section for more help and advice....Show more

Lana Uliano: They can be in an outside pen but they should have a very nice and enclosed spot were they can rest without being worried.

Rubi Romo: During the day when out for play they can run and play in! a safe pen. When time for bed yes for their safety they should be in a cage... Rabbits are safer living inside, when outside they should be watched and in a safe enclosure...