Are rabbits allowed to play in the snow?
Pet rabbits really should be kept indoors at all times. If you keep your rabbit in an outdoor hutch, then letting him play in the snow won’t hurt him too much. If he is a house rabbit, then switching suddenly from the warm inside temperatures to the outdoor freezing temperatures, and the general change in environment, could cause a great deal of stress to his system and make him really sick. There are a few other things to keep in mind: There are a lot of predators of rabbits, including birds of prey who would just love to swoop down on your weak, domesticated, juicy little bun. Unless your bunny is pure white, he will stand out in the snow and make him a perfect target. When bunnies are frightened, they often run– and very quickly! If you’re rabbit runs off as soon as you put him down in the snow, how will you get him back? Is your yard fenced in, or could he disappear into the woods or your neighbors bushes, never to be seen again? There are a lot of things outside for your bunny to
