Cage

[MooseBunny]

i have room for a` large cage. i need one that is big enough for a few hops and everything the bunnies need, and I need suggestions(links if you can) its indoor, and i would prefer not wood. large wire cages are good, but I can’t find the perfect cage.

[sarahthegemini]

Store bought cages are not big enough for a rabbit’s needs. If you need to have him/her confined, you’d be better off building one yourself.

[Wick & Fable]

The following were purchased for Wick’s new cage. He hasn’t moved in yet, but enjoys hopping into it on occasion currently:

1) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HU7LC2G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• Coroplast flooring; can be cut with a box cutter, should use a non-toxic tape or something to cover cut edges, as they are sharp.

2) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CTD0OVA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• Acrylics panes; can be fastened to the walls to prevent hay falling out or peeing coming out. Can be cut if you are patient and persistent with using a box cutter to score the same line over and over and over…. and over again on both sides, repeatedly, for like 30min, then snapping the piece.

3) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LRBSFI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• Storage cubes; the actual cage’s structure. The provided connectors aren’t too good for the purpose, though I do use them. Purchase cable ties (black if you want them to blend in) for extra support and sturdiness.

Wick is <2lbs, so I never worry about weight integrity. I have seen larger rabbits with these types of cages before.

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

[MooseBunny]

do you have a picture or measurements of yours? thanks

[tobyluv]

An XL dog crate will give a rabbit more room than any cages sold for rabbits. The ones with 2 doors make it a lot easier to access it for cleaning or any reason. There are even some with 3 doors – 1 on the side, 1 on the end, and the top opens up.

X-pens will also give rabbits more room than a cage, or you can build ones from wire storage cube grids. Check out this section for housing ideas: https://binkybunny.com/BUNNYINFO/GreatHabitats/tabid/229/Default.aspx.

[Wick & Fable]

^ delete the period from the end of tobyluv’s link, and you’ll get to the page.

Each grid is 14inx14in I believe. He has an right angle 1st floor, made of three cubes, then two cubes on top on the second floor!

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

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