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INDOOR vs OUTDOOR RABBITS

Outdoor
Indoor
Lonely without interaction
Happily part of the family
At danger from predators even inside hutch
Safe in a bunny-proofed home
Does not learn to communicate with people
Communicates daily with people
Owners unaware when not feeling well and vet care comes too late
Owners notice sickness immediately and get help in time
More stress = shortened lifespan
Less stress = longer lifespan
Possible ingestion of poisonous plants or harmful things
Bunny-proofed abode area has nothing poisonous or harmful
Usually receives an all pellet diet
Eats mostly grass hay with a daily green salad
Being good diggers, no fence can contain them
X-pen safely contains rabbits
Does not allow himself to be easily handled
Daily interaction makes for a well socialized bunny
Usually not spayed/neutered
Better pets because spayed/neutered
Does not receive weekly grooming
Gets toe nails checked and fur combed weekly
Usually not litter box trained
Litter box trained
Exposed to disease and parasites
Is not exposed to disease or parasites
Overheats and dies in hot weather
Stays comfortable and cool inside
Does not receive vet care
Has a rabbit specialist vet
Average lifespan is 4-6 years
Average lifespan is 10-12 years
Rarely gives hugs, kisses and nose bonks
Gets hugged, kisses and loved every day!
When compared side by side, it is obvious which is the best way to go if you truly care about your pet bunny.
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