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And, there is always another rabbit for company so they stay cosy and warm. In domestic hutches, the air temperature fluctuates throughout the day, often dropping at night to below zero degrees during the coldest weather, which is why a companion is essential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you are concerned that your rabbit is not getting enough attention or that they are going to get cold, you can bring them inside. Lots of owners have their rabbits indoors through the Winter months, and out during the Summer. If you bring them indoors, you will need to commit to keeping them inside until the weather improves and the rabbits can safely go outside again. Rabbits will moult their winter coat and therefore will not be able to live comfortably outside again until the Spring brings warmer weather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When rabbits first come into the house, they need time to acclimatise to both the change in environmental conditions and the additional noises. 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Rabbits should be cleaned out daily, and the hutch checked twice daily.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Place a large cardboard box within the hutch. \u003C\u002Fstrong>Cut a hole for the door and fill it with straw because straw is a better insulator than hay.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Invest in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.snugglesafe.co.uk\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snugglesafe\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fstrong> These are one of the best inventions for small furries. They stay warm for up to 10 hours, They are also bite and scratch resistant. Animals should not lie directly on them, so they must be wrapped in a protective cover or towel.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Perspex sheets provide protection from the rain for both the hutch and the run.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Even during winter, rabbits still need to be able to exercise and display their normal behaviours. 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