HOT!!!

Whew!  The past couple days have been really hot around here, up in the 90's!  So, I've been taking out frozen bottles to the rabbits to help keep them cool.  Here is a pic of Marie, enjoying her frozen bottle! lol  I put in a couple frozen bottles for her and her babies.....I tried to bring them in the basement yesterday, where its cooler but they really freaked out so, I thought it was best to just keep them outside since that is what they are used to. 

During the hot summer months you really got to keep an eye on your rabbits, so they dont overheat and die.  The outside part of our rabbitry is in a nice shady spot~we have hanging cages underneath our deck.  Shady spots are best, if a rabbit is kept outdoors.
Here are some signs of overheating:
*panting heavily & wetness around the nose & mouth
If you see any of these sign, act quickly.....you can mist the rabbit with water, or put water on their ears~this will help cool them down. 

-Malena