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This topic has 12sd replies, 7 voices, and was last updated 13 years, 6 months ago by lola_bunny_21.

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- 01/29/2012 at 7:36 PM
  kamdynandsunshinesmom
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  Hi there my frined adopted a rabbit about a year ago from a pet store. It came with one of those cages that are to small for rabbits those cages that come with everything. She said to me she is going to get a bigger cage for her rabbit and wanted some help. I thought instead of getting rid of the cage she has I know you can take an xpen and attach it to her exisiting cage. My question is will this be a good ideo or should she opt for something else? and what do people use to cover the top of there xpen?
- 01/29/2012 at 8:04 PM
  Sam and Lady's Human
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  I think thats a great idea, I left Samsons pet store cage in her xpen because it was like, her safe place for a long time
  If you get a tall one, 36in (mine are 32) you wont have to worry as much about a cover unless you have a persistent bun. But you can use a sheet, nic grids, cardboard boxes opened up….
- 01/29/2012 at 8:15 PM
  kamdynandsunshinesmom
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  thank you what type of xpen did you buy?
- 01/29/2012 at 8:28 PM
  Sam and Lady's Human
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  I got a midwest one from Amazon
- 01/29/2012 at 8:31 PM
  kamdynandsunshinesmom
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  ok was it made for dogs or rabbits?
- 01/29/2012 at 8:48 PM
  Sam and Lady's Human
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  Made for dogs, for sure. The ones that are made for small animals are awful IMO, they are flimsy and much too small
  
  Like this one- http://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Zinc-Indoor-Outdoor-Exercise/dp/B0002AT2IE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1327898965&sr=8-5
  
  You can probably find them on craigslist too, just be sure to be safe about it.
- 01/30/2012 at 7:08 AM
  Beka27
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  I agree that the xpens made for “small animals” are poor quality, and usually cost as much or more than a regular dog xpen. Definitely recommend a dog xpen (I also have the Midwest brand), it will last forever.
- 01/30/2012 at 7:42 AM
  Elrohwen
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  Great idea! That’s the set up that I have. I like using the cage to keep the litter boxes and hay in. When it’s time to clean the cage I can just sweep up the extra hay and wipe down the plastic.
  
  I would recommend a dog pen over a small animal one because they are higher quality and sturdier.
- 01/30/2012 at 8:34 AM
  kamdynandsunshinesmom
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  ok this next question might seem dumb. You obvisouly leave teh door open from the little plastic cage. The rabbit wont ketch his leg on it or have trouble getting out?
- 01/30/2012 at 8:42 AM
  Sam and Lady's Human
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  I put a grass mat over mine and secured it to the door with sisal string.
- 01/31/2012 at 9:53 PM
  Kayha
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  Alternatively you can also just take a pair of pliers and remove the door entirely if you plan on leaving it open anyway!
- 02/01/2012 at 12:33 AM
  Monkeybun
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  I just took the cage out, period
- 02/02/2012 at 4:15 PM
  lola_bunny_21
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  I have a relatively small cage attached to a large xpen (for dogs) which lola has access to 24/7. when im home, i mostly open up the xpen so she has free roam in the flat. she’s totally litter trained now so i dont have to worry about ‘accidents’, only about her habit of chewing the carpet to pieces!
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