Mini-Lopeared Rabbits

[lando]

Can a mini-lopeared rabbit survive outside?

[New Forester]

If you mean, in an outside cage, yes of course, if it has somewhere dry and cosy to get out of the rain and snow, and isn't in full sun in the summer. Mind out for their water freezing in cold weather. Innoculate for myxomatosis etc if there are any wild rabbits near. A pen on the lawn is good for a treat, if under some supervision or with a wire floor. If you mean it's escaped and you're worrying about it, I'm afraid its chances are pretty low. Even wild rabbits don't live very long, and they are trained and bred for survival (and have proper ears too...). Escaped tame rabbits do sometimes survive for quite a while though, if they can get past their first "learning experiences" (being chased by cats etc). Smaller breeds are probably better off, too, as are mixed-breed animals.