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I was wondering if you could put an indoor rabbit outside and it cold ? Like I mean he has been inside for a few months and dont have much of a winter coat ,but he has to go out cause he is starting to smell,and I have been cleaning his cage every 2 days but its not helping .

He will be in a building but theres not heat or anything ,and my old rabbits used to be out all year round,but im just worried cause hes used to being inside :/
 

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You can but I wouldn't. His coat isn't ready for severe temperature change. Temperature changes don't do well with bunnies. The bunnies do react to the change and could get sick.

BTW, do you use ACV in your water. I can tell you it works. My inside bunnies do not smell. It doesn't happen overnight, but if you stay steady on course with the ACV every day it does work.

And I change all litter boxes every other day. But that's just me.

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bluemini said:
I was wondering if you could put an indoor rabbit outside and it cold ? Like I mean he has been inside for a few months and dont have much of a winter coat ,but he has to go out cause he is starting to smell,and I have been cleaning his cage every 2 days but its not helping .

He will be in a building but theres not heat or anything ,and my old rabbits used to be out all year round,but im just worried cause hes used to being inside :/
You could provide a box and some hay for the rabbit to snuggle into. Not certain just where You are located... but so far the 'winter' hasn't been too rough ...yet.
 

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Ms. Research said:
You can but I wouldn't. His coat isn't ready for severe temperature change. Temperature changes don't do well with bunnies. The bunnies do react to the change and could get sick.

BTW, do you use ACV in your water. I can tell you it works. My inside bunnies do not smell. It doesn't happen overnight, but if you stay steady on course with the ACV every day it does work.

And I change all litter boxes every other day. But that's just me.

K
No and hes litterbox trained which hasnt helped . I have to clean it every 2 days because it smells so bad . :/
 

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Mea said:
bluemini said:
I was wondering if you could put an indoor rabbit outside and it cold ? Like I mean he has been inside for a few months and dont have much of a winter coat ,but he has to go out cause he is starting to smell,and I have been cleaning his cage every 2 days but its not helping .

He will be in a building but theres not heat or anything ,and my old rabbits used to be out all year round,but im just worried cause hes used to being inside :/
You could provide a box and some hay for the rabbit to snuggle into. Not certain just where You are located... but so far the 'winter' hasn't been too rough ...yet.
It was 60 here yesterday but at night it has gotten down in the 20's . I live in KY,its not too bad yet ,and has only snowed one time . Thats why I figured he could go back out .
 

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bluemini said:
Ms. Research said:
You can but I wouldn't. His coat isn't ready for severe temperature change. Temperature changes don't do well with bunnies. The bunnies do react to the change and could get sick.

BTW, do you use ACV in your water. I can tell you it works. My inside bunnies do not smell. It doesn't happen overnight, but if you stay steady on course with the ACV every day it does work.

And I change all litter boxes every other day. But that's just me.

K
No and hes litterbox trained which hasnt helped . I have to clean it every 2 days because it smells so bad . :/
Sounds like you made your mind up and he will find his way outside. I wish you luck.

I have to say the ACV is working for me. 2 days and no smell at 2 days.

K
 

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Stuff a box with hay for the night, he will be fine. Or if it's a solid cage, solid bottom, stuff the cage w/hay. You could also cover all sides of the cage, except the bottom, with cardboard to help insulate it.
 

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Ms. Research said:
bluemini said:
Ms. Research said:
You can but I wouldn't. His coat isn't ready for severe temperature change. Temperature changes don't do well with bunnies. The bunnies do react to the change and could get sick.

BTW, do you use ACV in your water. I can tell you it works. My inside bunnies do not smell. It doesn't happen overnight, but if you stay steady on course with the ACV every day it does work.

And I change all litter boxes every other day. But that's just me.

K
No and hes litterbox trained which hasnt helped . I have to clean it every 2 days because it smells so bad . :/
Sounds like you made your mind up and he will find his way outside. I wish you luck.

I have to say the ACV is working for me. 2 days and no smell at 2 days.

K
Yes because the smell is too bad ,. How much do you give them ?
 

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secuono said:
Stuff a box with hay for the night, he will be fine. Or if it's a solid cage, solid bottom, stuff the cage w/hay. You could also cover all sides of the cage, except the bottom, with cardboard to help insulate it.
Thank you ! :)
 

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bluemini said:
Ms. Research said:
bluemini said:
No and hes litterbox trained which hasnt helped . I have to clean it every 2 days because it smells so bad . :/
Sounds like you made your mind up and he will find his way outside. I wish you luck.

I have to say the ACV is working for me. 2 days and no smell at 2 days.

K
Yes because the smell is too bad ,. How much do you give them ?
5 drops of ACV in a small crock of water a day. I'd have to quesstamite 12 oz of water. It's working for us. We started with two drops. Bunnies were a little hesitant at first but started to enjoy the taste. We gradually increased the drops little by little to 5 drops a day, which now they all enjoy drinking. And we enjoy it because we don't have to smell the urine. Understand totally what you are going through. Try it. But if not, the other ideas given will help the rabbit adjust. You have good choices here to best help you and your issue.

Inside or outside, your bunny will be fine. You need to do what's best for you.

K
 

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