Feeding and Housing
The Rex Rabbit can be housed outdoors year-round in warmer climates as well as in cooler climates if the correct accommodations are made. Generally, Rex Rabbits are better accustomed to living in the cold than the heat, but they cannot tolerate extremes of either kind. For rabbits kept outdoors in colder environments, it is necessary to provide a shelter from wind and drafts. Many outdoor rabbits live in barns or covered hutches in the winter.
A second option is to house the Rex Rabbit indoors, which is recommended in some climates. The Rex can be litter box trained and does very well as a house rabbit. Rex rabbits with thin foot fur and housed in wire cages should be provided with some type of wooden flooring or a mat to prevent the development of sore hocks on their feet.
The Rex Rabbit can be fed a combination of commercial rabbit pellets and timothy hay. Rabbit pellets should be high in fiber, low in fat and carbohydrates and moderate in protein.
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