Creating a safe outdoor home for rabbits requires more than simply buying a hutch or run. In this guide we explain how to design a secure rabbit enclosure that provides space to move, protection from predators and weather, and an environment that supports natural behaviour. Based on modern welfare understanding and the Animal Welfare Act, this guide also outlines the housing standards we require when rehoming rabbits through Nibbles.

Every Easter, interest in rabbits rises as the “Easter bunny” appears in shops, cards, and decorations. But rabbits are complex, long-term companions with specific welfare needs. This guide explains why rabbits should never be bought as Easter gifts and what responsible rabbit guardianship really involves.

Are hamsters social animals? While rats and mice depend on companionship, hamsters do not form stable social groups and do not require company to thrive. This guide explores what the Animal Welfare Act means by “appropriate” housing and why solitary living is often the most welfare-appropriate choice for hamsters.