Need advice from owners of rabbits...?

Question

How big should a cage be for the rabbit? It's a big rabit!

Answer 1

below is the exact cage i own for my large rabbit , its at tractors supply for $ 30 .   its a good cage and it was the largest cage they had ,  the reason i got him such a large cage was because i saw in a rabbit health care book that they can actually die from depression or stress , and having an area where they can have toys  , sleeping area , eating and drinking area is important .  thats why he has a large house .   so i think a big cage would be great for any rabbit http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/...

Answer 2

Buy a really big 30by45 hutch thats what i have

Answer 3

A cage for a rabbit should be at least 4 times the size of the rabbit.  

Answer 4

Allow there to be room for him to stand up, and make sure it is at least four times his size for the area.

Answer 5

Well, theres hutches or cages that you can buy, or build for him/Her

They are availabel at breeders, petstores, some Feed Stores, Supplies to build one is available at Lumber yards.

As for a size, for a rabbit that is 10+ pounds you'll want at least a hutch this size

http://www.swish-uk.com/shopimages/produ...

If he's under 10 pounds you can settle for a cage, or a smaller hutch, I reccomend getting a rectangular cage rather than a square cage.

However, if he can't stand on his hind legs without hitting his head, and, or he can't lay down fully because he's too long, you'll need to purchase or make a hutch, at least the size of the previous one I showed.

I honestly like this hutch, and plan on building it or one similar to it, for my main breeding stock.

http://www.zooplus.ie/bilder/rabbit/hutc...

Cages and hutches are great to make because you can edit and make adjustments however you want,

or you can buy one which is easier, but less exciting.

Answer 6

it should be big enough to fit 5 more rabbits in there. that way it provides enough room for your rabbit to move around , stand up and stretch out.

Answer 7

about as big as a computer desk

dont make him walk on wire tho! (put in hay or boards) there nails gorw and then they cant walk and it hurts

Answer 8

As big as you can possibly afford,and have room for. Remember that it is a temporary place for the rabbit to be, it needs out for hours of the day to roam and eat grass, and run!!!! Rabbits have to be able to run. Try to bear in mind that the smallest rabbit hutch is generally only suitable for a guinea pig, and should be a rabbits sleeping quarters only. you would need something, 5x that size for it be a comfortable living quarters, and obviously a run, or access to grass, even when you are not there. Rabbits need so much more exercise , space and time than people realise when they first buy them as pets. mine are moe time consuming than my dogs.

Look at the size of this hutch and it's being advised to house dwarf rabbits or guinea pigs only. for a large rabbit, you are talking much bigger than this.

http://www.petsathome.com/find/keyword-i...

Answer 9

my dad and i built a cage for our 2 rabbits. its big enough to probably fit 15-20 medium sized rabbits and two up and down. but you definitel don't NEED it that big.

Answer 10

what breed is it? i raise rabbits. if it is considered a giant breed, it should be at least 2' X 3'. do your research on the breed. try www.arba.net. know your stuff about the breed, food, ventilation, etc. so you will raise a healthy rabbit. and yes it definately should have wire bottom. if you are concerned about the feet, put a piece of plywood in the cage. they will sit on it, and the floor won't get covered in p**p. trust me.

Answer 11

oh my gosh make sure it's big enough to fit like 4 rabbits of the same size as yours and just about tall enough for him (her?) to stand up. my bunny was so annoyed and uncomfortable with her cage so we bought her a new one!

Answer 12

Instead of a cage, consider getting your rabbit a pen (such as an x-pen, 3-4 ft. high) to be able to run around in and stretch his legs. Set up his area in the corner of a room so it won't be in the way. Also place a hidey box in there for him. Rabbits need lots of exercise, and a pen is a great way to ensure he gets enough of it, even if you're not home. When you are home and can supervise him, you can let him out of his pen to roam the room/house, as long as you have "rabbit-proofed" the area--no exposed wires, no chemicals, etc. You can litterbox train your rabbit, easier if spayed/neutered. Use linoleum to line the floor of his pen, or buy one with a ready-made floor, to protect carpeted surfaces. Use vinegar and water for easy cleanup. Wishing your little (big) rabbit the best!!  

Answer 13

Get an x pen http://www.sandiegorabbits.org/adoption/...