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Rabbits can be kept indoors or outdoors, either way they need their own space in an appropriate cage or hutch. There are many purpose built cages and hutches available, alternatively you could build your own. I recommend that you purchase the best quality you can afford, your rabbit will need it for 7--10 years. Make sure that the hutch is large enough for your rabbit to stretch full out, and high enough for your rabbit to stand upright. Medium sized rabbits are generally comfortable in a 4' x 2' hutch, small rabbits (Netherland Dwarfs, Mini Lops) in a 3' x 2' hutch, and large breeds (French Lops, British Giants) in a 5' x 2'6" hutches. If kept outdoors, the hutch should have a dark enclosed area to provide your rabbit with a quiet space. The main living area should be large enough for your rabbit to stretch full out, and have wire mesh on the door. The hutch should be at least 6" off the floor to provide adequate ventilation. In the winter you can move your rabbits indoors or into a shed. They are also quite happy remaining out of doors, providing extra protection with an old blanket at night in very cold weather. REMEMBER--rabbits need good ventilation, you cannot therefore leave the cover down permanently otherwise your rabbit will succumb to chest infections from the damp, ammonia or overheating, and rabbits die from all of these.
If you keep you rabbit indoors, make sure you rabbit proof your home. Rabbits habitually chew and scratch at anything and everything. You will need to protect electrical, telephone, aerial cables etc. House rabbits can be litter trained, and best results are usually obtained if your rabbit is neutered.
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