1. The right size of your indoor rabbit cage
depends on how many rabbits you plan to have and how large the breed
is. As a rule of thumb, the bunny cage should be at least four times
bigger than your bunny. One small rabbit needs a bunny cage at least
30L x 30W x 14H inches in order to have enough room to hop around. No
matter how large the bunny cage, bunnies still need a few hours to roam
freely so they get enough exercise, social time, and exploring.
2. Rabbits are crepuscular, which means they sleep during the day
and night but are ready to play at dawn and dusk. Your bunny will be
happy to lounge in his bunny cage when you are at work or asleep, but
let him out to run around while you get ready in the morning and are
home in the evening.
3. Wire rabbit cages
are easy to clean and sanitize. Wire floors can be uncomfortable,
however, because rabbit feet don't have pads, so add a nice size piece
of untreated lumber for your rabbit to sit on to relieve sore hocks.
Your rabbit will also enjoy chewing on the wood.
4. Most rabbits take well to litter box training, so a bunny cage
with a solid floor rather than wire will be easy enough to clean and
easier on your bunny's sensitive feet. Consider adding grass or sisal
mats to vary the surface and provide traction.
5. Even if your house rabbit is litter box trained and your house is
suitably rabbit-proofed, your rabbit will still appreciate having a
safe, cozy rabbit cage available as a den-like retreat. Add blankets,
towels, paper to shred, and cardboard boxes so your bunny can create
the perfect nest.
6. Make your rabbit's cage a fun place to be by adding treats and
toys. Bunnies love baby toys like teething rings and rattles; just make
sure they are made of hard plastic and can't be chewed or swallowed.
Provide hunks of untreated wood and old phone books for safe chewing
options.
7. Side doors allow your bunny to hop in and out on his own; side
doors also allow you to reach in from the side to pick up your pet at
his eye level, which may spook some bunnies. These bunnies would rather
have a top-opening door so that you can reach in from above to scoop up
your cuddly friend. Any door should have smooth edges or be covered
with plastic guard strips so your bunny's fur doesn't get caught.
8. Stacking bunny cages are useful for housing multiple bunnies and
keeping them separated. Each bunny cage will have its own removable
litter tray under the floor. These bunny cages are usually metal and
wire so they are easy to disinfect, making them the ideal choice for
breeders or commercial rabbit owners.
9. An outdoor rabbit cage will keep your bunny safe while he
explores his native wild habitat. You can place these on a swath of
lawn so your bunny can play in the grass; just make sure you don't use
any chemicals to treat the vegetation in that area.
10. Rabbit playpens with tall sides are great temporary indoor
rabbit cages and can be used to introduce your rabbit to a room, or you
can use them if you want to keep your bunny with you in a room that may
not be rabbit-proofed.
