New to bunny business lol

[EmmaELB]

Question,

 

Is this a good cage for two tiny/small rabbits that are bonded?

 

I found this online: C&C 6×2 Cage

 

and look at the 6×2 cage for bunnies. They have very large cages and play pens for rabbits (note, the rabbit(s) need to be small or tiny, possibly small/medium breeds, definitely not medium/large or XL large like Flemish giants)

I would have the one with the lid on it, just so that the bunnies don’t interact with the dog. They would be in a separate room, and would be supervised at all times. I would have them on a table so my small dog won’t go crazy. Is this safe? Or should I have it on the floor? And put up panels on the see through door. so the dog doesn’t see the bunnies? I I want them to be safe, and so that’s why I would have them on the table, away from the dog in case the dog ever came in the room. Also, I would have a lock on the door, so the dog would not walk in.

Any thoughts, suggestions would be appreciated

[LBJ10]

The C&C cages are designed for guinea pigs mostly. Guinea pigs can’t jump, so the sides are only 13 inches tall. That’s way too short for a bunny. A pen that is 6′ x 2′ is pretty big for a guinea pig, but bunnies (especially 2) are going to need more room width-wise (i.e. not long and skinny). I think you would get a much better value if you buy those storage cube grids and build your own pen or condo. This is what my bunny has. His pen is 6′ x 4′ and he has a linoleum floor (mounted on plywood). The pen is made of grid panels. You could also use a dog playpen, if that would be easier for you.

As for having them on a table, that tends to not go very well. The bunnies don’t have a way to get down when being let out, which means they would have to be picked up. It’s better to have it so they can get in and out themselves. Would it be possible to set them up in a spare room that has a door that can be closed? I suppose covering a glass door with something to obstruct the view would work.

[DanaNM]

I recommend reading these guidelines for appropriate bunny housing:

https://binkybunny.com/infocategory/house-rabbit-habitats/

Rabbits are very active, regardless of size, so even small rabbits need a lot of space. I recommend using something that will not only keep the buns in, but keep the dog out in case she gets into their room. Many people use x-pens that are meant for dogs as they are tall enough to keep the buns from jumping out. A single x-pen is small for a pair, but you could get 2 and link them up, or buy cube grids yourself and make a pen that’s the size you want.

I agree that being on a table is not ideal as even with a large pen the buns should be let out to exercise in a dog-free and bunny-proofed environment.

. . . 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.  

[BunnyLass568]

When I first got Blossom and Thumper they were on a table so our dogs couldn’t get to them but it stressed them (my buns I mean) out a lot and my bond with them wasn’t as good as it is now, they’re so much happier in their x-pens and when we had our dogs (I say had because they passed away) I got a babygate to keep them away.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pets-Passed away: Hailey (9 years old, half rat terrier and miniature pincher, Feb-5-2019),Monster (13 years old, mixed breed, Lhasa Apso and some form of terrier, Sep-14-2020), Demon (14 year old Lhasa Apso, Aug-3-2022) Blossom (6 year old bunny breed(s) unknown, April-7-2024) Thumper (6 year old bunny breed(s) unknown, April-12-2024)💔💔💔💔

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