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