Hot weather - what is too hot for bun?

[willrobinson1229]

Hi folks,

The weather is getting warmer. Is there a temperature at which one should start using the A/C to keep my bun cooler? Is 85F too hot?

Thanks again for the wonderful advice,

Will

 

[ScoobyDoo]

I looked it up on the internet and the highest temp. I foundcan beabout 80-85degrees. I think 75 is the ideal temp. though. If it is over 85F at your house I'd suggest turning on the A/C

~*Caitlin*~

 

[manda]

anything above 78 makes my bunnies breath harder and makes there mouths wet (its a way they cool themselves i think)

 

[Jeff]

My bunnies like to hang around the air vents when I have the A/C on. Can't blame them either since we're having another heat wave in Toronto.

 

[bunnydude]

60-70 degrees fahrenheit is ideal but they are usually okay ifthey're below 80. You can takea look at this thread for more info: http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=864&forum_id=1

 

[pamnock]

Humidity is a major factor in how effectively the rabbit can cool itself. Rabbit Production states that the ideal environment is 50 degrees F with 50% humidity.

Certainly, at 85 degrees, I would turn on the air.

If a rabbit is breathing hard and getting wet around the mouth, the moisture is not evaporating quickly enough to properly cool the rabbit, and fans should be turned on to move the air and aid in evaporation.

Pam

 

[manda]

yeah pam, i have been keeping my fans on. we dont have an ac, but its not hot at all in the house, since its a basement house.