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When can my neutered rabbit go back to his hutch and outside?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | neutered | 5 months and 27 days old | 10 lbs

My giant Flemish was neutered on Wednesday and I have kept him warm and dry, he is showing a great recovery, when can I put him back into his own hutch and allow him to go free outside on the grass please?

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

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Published on March 22nd, 2018

It's best to wait 10 days after the surgery to let him outside, but it should be fine to have him in a hutch now. He shouldn't be able to run and jump too much in the hutch, which is what we worry about when they are healing. Below is a link to more information about rabbit neutering that may be helpful. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/neutering-in-rabbits I hope that helps and Honey-Bonny recovers well.

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