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- 03/19/2021 at 6:36 PM
  mochi
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  Hiya all!
  
  I am currently in the process of adopting a rescue bun possibly. I am still going over the pros and cons and making sure I’d be the best home and I want to have as much information as possible!
  
  I saw they make clear grids for bunny cages — are these safe? I was hoping to do one maybe two tiers if needed to prevent them jumping out and no top because they’re not like the grids with opening. I like these ones as they prevent chewing and the bun will be in my room! I will never put a bun at risk though so I wanted to ask if these are safe for buns? If not I will use the grids I used for my bunny who passed.
  
  Also if anyone has tips for sleeping in the same room — let me know! It’s truly my biggest reservation though I know I won’t find an answer that’s for certain as each bunny differs. I’d love to hear what cages y’all use and what work for you! I am open to free roam in the future but I know the bun is used to having an enclosure so I want to ensure they have a safe space. He’s an eight month old Californian bunny! His foster family say he isn’t too into chewing but likes to dig of course! Hes got bright red eyes and the cutest spot on his nose and I would love to adopt him. I just want to make sure I’d be the best home and make a concrete decision. I’m trying to get all information I can!
  
  Thanks for your help!
- 03/20/2021 at 8:32 AM
  LBJ10
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  I’m not familiar with these clear grids. What are they normally used for?
- 03/20/2021 at 1:43 PM
  mochi
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  I’ve seen people use them as dog play pens or animal cages! They’re actually what the shelter gave my possible bun’s foster mom for now. They’re like the C&C grid size but they’re clear plastic instead of the metal bars. I was going to use them like normal grids but without a top because air quality. I’m not sure if they’re good though so I wanted opinions! If not, I’ll stick with the regular grids!
- 03/20/2021 at 3:08 PM
  DanaNM
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  Hmmm I’m not familiar with those either, but if the shelter is already using them I’m curious to see what they would look like all set up. I imagine if the top is open they could work, but is there an edge that could be chewed or become sharp?
  
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- 03/20/2021 at 3:29 PM
  mochi
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  @DanaNM
  
  They’re called “DIY Plastic Modular Fence” online! I’m not sure if I’m allowed to send pictures. My idea was to do two rows of them vertically so the bun can’t jump out or chew them.
- 03/20/2021 at 4:12 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  I have seen people use them with success. Be mindful that they cannot be used as weight-bearing in a set-up (i.e. a floor); only as walls. Something to keep in mind is which side is facing inside. Grids I have with a similar style, the material wraps over the grid structure and is sort of “stamped” to the other side (see sample image below), so one side is smooth material while the other has a border where the material is attached to the structure. Some rabbits will be very tempted to chew at the border. Also, the little open hole at the corners is also a place rabbits may bat/scratch/chew at, so be mindful of that!
  
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- 03/20/2021 at 5:07 PM
  mochi
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  Ah good to know! What would you recommend for the flooring? I used coroplast in the past but my bun used to try to eat it so I’d prefer something else! Though I know every bun is different.
  
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  - 03/21/2021 at 5:29 PM
    Wick & Fable
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    I think chloroplast is fine actually, in that it provides a hearty structure and flat floor. I would not use it on its own though. In all the C&C cages I’ve built, I have used cage grids for the floor, with chloroplast zip-tied to it for an even flooring, and then carpet on top of the chloroplast. I use the low-ply carpet squares you get at the home improvement stores for easily installation. One of my rabbits recently became at risk for sore hocks from a utility rug I tried for a bit, so to give better cushioning, it is now .5in memory foam with a fleece fabric tight on top for the flooring (on top of chloroplast).
    
    This is what the flooring looks like, which is chloroplast below, foam on top, then a grey fleece covering it: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJjfWYPFF3w/
    This isn’t in a cage, but it’s leftovers that I used to floor one of their hidey holes.
    
    Here is an example of when I used to use the carpet squares:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/B6LmVsUAfdv/
    
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- 03/21/2021 at 2:53 PM
  DanaNM
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  Oh that’s interesting. I imagine they could make a very nice looking pen.
  
  I just rebuilt my buns’ setups and for flooring I’m currently using a sheet of vinyl (slightly textured) with puzzle mats underneath. The edge of the vinyl is outside the pen so they can’t chew it, and they don’t seem to have any issues walking on the vinyl. It’s working out very well so far!
  
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