HOW COLD CAN BUNNIES STAND? UP TO WHAT DEGREE UNTIL THEY NEED TO BE INSIDE, OR HAVE A HEATER?
Bunnies should be at a comfortable temperature, basically what you feel is comfortable, around 65 or so degrees, ” Rabbits should be kept in the coolest and least humid area of the house. Studies have shown that bunnies kept in warm, humid environments with poor air circulation show a dramatic increase in the incidence of respiratory disease. Damp basements are one of the worst areas to keep your pet. If your rabbit must be kept in a basement, invest in a dehumidifier and a fan to keep out dampness and improve air circulation. The optimum temperature for a rabbit is 60 – 70 degrees F. If temperatures reach the upper 80’s and beyond, especially is humidity is high, the potential for a fatal heat stroke is very real. On very hot days, if air conditioning is not available, leave a plastic milk jug with frozen water in the cage. This will help keep the body temperature down. If your rabbit is being kept outdoors in either warm or cold weather, make sure that part of the cage is sheltered f
