How to Set Up a Rabbit Hutch (Step by Step)

Placement first

• Shaded and out of wind, rain, and direct sun.
• Off the ground to keep it dry and safe from predators.
• Somewhere you'll visit often — rabbits are social.

Setup checklist

• Absorbent bedding (paper or straw, not cedar).
• A hide box for security.
• Fresh hay and a water bottle or bowl.
• A litter corner with rabbit-safe litter.
• A multi-level hutch for exercise and enrichment.

FAQ

Q: Should a rabbit hutch be inside or outside?
A: Both work — outdoor hutches need weatherproofing and predator protection; indoor setups need more free-roam time.

Q: How often should I clean a rabbit hutch?
A: Spot-clean daily and deep-clean weekly — pull-out trays make this much easier.

Q: Can rabbits live in a hutch full-time?
A: No — rabbits need daily exercise outside the hutch. A hutch is a base, not a cage to live in all day.

Written by the Furaly Pet Care Team · Updated September 2026