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Do you have an outdoor rabbit? Does his/her water bottle freeze during the winter time? This article will show you how to fix this problem!

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    Fill the water bottle with warm water. Do not use super hot water. Depending on the temperature outside, you may still need to refill the bottle with warm water a few times a day.
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    Place the water bottle near a heat lamp (if you have one for your rabbit). The heat surrounding the lamp will help the bottle from freezing.
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    Put a thick woolen sock around the bottle. Make sure that you check regularly to make sure that the water isn't freezing.
    • You can always wrap the bottle with bubble wrap to help insulate the bottle.
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    Purchase a heated water bottle. This is the best investment for outdoor rabbits that are living in cold climates.
    • Make sure that you have an electrical outlet to plug the heated water bottle into.
    • Make sure the rabbit's cannot get to the cord and chew it.
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    Move your rabbit's hutch or cage into a shed or garage (temporarily) to help keep your rabbits warmer and to help keep bottles from freezing.
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    Use a water dish rather than a bottle and place a ping pong ball in it. The ping pong ball will prevent the water from freezing over. One of the benefits of using a water dish is that the water doesn't freeze up as fast.
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Feeding rabbits apples, celery, and carrots are one way to make sure that your rabbits are getting water.

EditTips

  • Keep a spare water bottle for your rabbit inside the house so that if one freezes, you can immediately change it.
  • Provide your rabbit with celery and carrots during cold winter months. This will make sure that your rabbit is hydrated and getting enough water.

EditWarnings

  • If the weather is cold enough to freeze your rabbit's water bottle, then it is probably too cold outside for your rabbit.

EditThings You'll Need

  • Heated water bottle (optional but preferable)
  • A thick woolen sock or bubble wrap
  • A ping pong ball (if you choose to use a water dish).

EditRelated wikiHows

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Categories: Rabbits

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