The Perfect Bunny House
When you decide to adopt a new bunny, their home is one of the first things to set up and prepare.
For house bunnies, we suggest homing them near the most active part of your home, especially if it is a single rabbit. Near the living room could work well! To help them adjust, provide them with the comforts that enable them to feel safe. Choose a space that can be dedicated to your bunny. If you plan to allow your bunny to freely roam, you’ll still require something for your bunny. Rabbits like to have a “home base” where they can find their food, litter tray and toys. House bunnies have a fantastic set up but make sure this includes tunnels, houses and caves (these can be as simple as cut up cardboard boxes!) so that they can take some private time if they need it.
Outdoor bunnies can benefit from modified rabbit sheds, exercise pens and tunnel systems. Set up their hutch with the differing seasons in mind. You won’t want any nasty visits from wildlife too, so ensure your bunny’s enclosure is fox proof and equipped for bad weather.
The absolute minimum space requirements for a bunny’s enclosure is more than four hops across in one direction without running into anything. Horizontal space is important for zoomies and binkies.
Inside your bunny’s home place their water bottle/bowl, hay rack, litter tray/s and food bowl in an area that is easily accessible and avoid any ‘high traffic’ zones that will stop your bunny from enjoying themselves or getting their food dirty, for example.
When you first arrive home, your bunny might be afraid amongst their new surroundings and will need to be left alone in their own quiet space for the first two to three hours but give them a couple days to get used to the smells and sounds of their new home. . During this time, your bunny has a chance to explore their new set up. Only provide water and hay then introduce the food we have provided. Gradually introduce the feed you have ready at home with the Sevenoaks Bunnies pellet mix. When they are comfortable enough to eat and run around their enclosure, you could gently introduce yourself to your bunny. Try softly talking to your bunny and use their name. Only reach in to offer fuss if/when your bunny approaches you. Building a strong bond will take time, a slow and steady method is key, so be patient.