This weekend is going to be in the 90's, this means a little extra care for your rabbits is needed.
Give them PLENTY of fresh water, I have a second water bottle I put on my hutch along with a small tray underneath to catch the drops, so as not to loose any on the ground.
I also keep frozen water bottles in the freezer to put in the hutch. I put them in a white 100% cotton sock tie the top and fold the extra down over the bottle. My rabbits dont chew on the sock but some may, so you want a safe material. The frozen bottle is for them to lay beside to cool down.
I also make sure they have plenty of shade. There are a few things that can be done. My hutch sets where it gets plenty of shade nestled by some huge pine trees, but there is a bit of the day where the sunshine comes in. I put a hand towel clipped to part of the cage over the water bottles. This serves two purposes, first to help keep water cooler and second it will blow and let any breeze in while blocking the sun.
Hot days are a great day to give juicy treats like grapes and apple slices, only a few per bunny. This will also give some hydration to your bunnies. I hope these suggestions help you to keep your bunnies cool too.
These are great ideas!
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