Indoor rabbits require significantly more space and enrichment than is commonly provided, and their welfare is compromised when housed alone or in inadequate enclosures.
Indoor rabbit welfare is frequently compromised by insufficient space, isolation, and inadequate hay provision. Rabbits confined to small hutches cannot express natural locomotion, binkying, or social grooming behaviours. The requirement for constant hay is fundamental to dental welfare as continuous chewing wears teeth appropriately. RWAF guidance provides welfare-based minimum standards.