Warmer than 80 degrees can kill your bunny

Here are some of the ideas I have for keeping the rabbits cooler in this heat.  do not shock your bunny by altering the temperature in his surroundings too often.  For instance, do not bring them in an air conditioned place and then back to the heat.  Try to find an accommodating area and create the idea environment with the following changes.

•  fan- blowing at rabbits but not constantly (osculating)
• 32 oz frozen water in recycled juice container or similar
• cool water in water bottles, maybe even with ice
• cool water misted occasionally with a water bottle
• cool rag in cold water, ring out and place on rabbit. Ears too if they let you

So what if you dont not have time for the one on one tactics or you wont be home?

• fan blowing at rabbits but not constantly (osculating) REPEAT because this is the easiest
• freeze open feed dishes and leave in cage (like this blue one)
• Extra set of water bottles, half filled and frozen the night before.  Finish filling with water.  This water will stay cooler much longer than if it is not frozen

They may eat less in the heat.  Try and encourage more liquids or fresh grass to prevent dehydration.
Please comment if you have ideas that have worked for you.  Thanks for hopping by in this crazy heat!
Warmer temperatures are also dangerous for the buck.  He can become sterile and it is not recommended to breed him in high heats.