If you already have or are planning to get a rabbit it is important for your pet's welfare to ensure you have everything it will need.
While you can build your own rabbit hutch it is much easier to purchase one.
The simple fact is they are purpose built, properly designed and your pet will be much safer and happier in it.
Of course if your bunny rabbit is to live outdoors in its home it is vitally important to also buy a rabbit hutch cover.
Some owners may be tempted to just throw any kind of cover over the hutch from old carpeting to used tarpaulins.
This will almost certainly lead to problems though.
You don't know what kind of chemicals were used to manufacture your makeshift covering and it is very possible harmful or toxic substances can leach into the hutch and injure or kill your lovely pet.
Could you live with that? Much better, buy a proper rabbit hutch cover and here is how.

• Measure your hutch's dimensions and buy one that is a snug fit.
  
• Many hutches also have purpose made covers that will fit doors/openings, choose one of these.
  
• Ensure your choice of rabbit hutch cover is easy to fit.
  
• See that it comes with full fitting instructions.
  
• Make sure the supplier states the cover is weatherproof.
  
• Check your choice is fully guaranteed.
  With legitimate suppliers it should be standard.
  
• Note how long the cover will last.
  Even outdoors it should be several years.
  
• Is it easy to clean and how is that done.
  

Unless you have a convenient pet store locally it is highly likely you will purchase your rabbit hutch cover on-line.
With that in mind and as a pet rabbit owner myself it is the intention of this article to offer a few words of wisdom to assist you make the right choice.
Follow these basic guidelines when choosing your hutch cover and you be providing the best care for your bunny.