Do rabbits really need a cage?
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Do rabbits really need a cage?
Your rabbit does not need a cage. However, an untrained rabbit probably should be kept in a home-base of some kind, like an exercise pen (x-pen), a large cage, or some other protected housing, while you’re not home to supervise and at night when you sleep.
Can you keep a rabbit in a playpen?
Rabbits also climb, so don’t place a playpen wall near something that could be used as a step. Bigger is always better for the area the X-pen provides, but try for a minimum of 30 by 30 inches for a small rabbit. The pen should be larger if the rabbit is larger or there is more than one rabbit.
Should a rabbit cage be on the floor?
If your hutch or cage has a pet-safe solid, non-slip floor (like our hutches do) then you’re set. But if your cage or enclosure has a wire or plastic floor, then you’ll need to take measures to protect your bunnies’ feet. Cardboard, hay, and paper make excellent flooring for a cage or hutch.
What size cage should a rabbit be in?
On an average, a rabbit cage or hutch should at least be 4 times larger than the rabbit’s size. As a rule of thumb, you can get 30 inches x 36 inches for a bigger rabbit and 24 inches x 36 inches for a smaller one. The two-story condo-style hutches are much loved by rabbits as well.