Rabbits are active, social animals and indoor life suits them well as long as they have space, a friend and something to do.
Give them room to run
A hutch alone is not enough. Give your rabbit a pen or a rabbit-proofed room with at least three metres of floor to run on each day, plus a hideaway to retreat into when it wants quiet.
Rabbits are happiest in pairs or small groups. Company is one of the biggest things you can give a rabbit, and a lone rabbit needs a lot more of your time.
Feed for teeth and tummy
Hay should make up most of the diet, with a pile about the size of your rabbit's body every day. Hay keeps teeth worn down and the gut moving, which prevents a lot of common problems.
Add a measured portion of nuggets and a small handful of leafy greens, and keep fresh water available at all times. Avoid muesli mixes, which let rabbits pick out the sweet pieces.
Offer things to chew and explore, such as willow toys, cardboard tubes and a snuffle mat with forage. A busy rabbit is a settled rabbit, and a settled rabbit is far less likely to chew your furniture.
