subject: Choices In Styles Of Rabbit Cages [print this page] Did you know that rabbits are clean little critters which enjoy being litter-trained and are, therefore, happy to live in rabbit cages for safety and comfort? Different types of cages for your bunny can be store-bought or custom-made at home to suit the size of your pet as well as to accommodate your own style, preference and needs. Different styles of indoor cages and outdoor caged-in run areas are good choices to keep your pet happy and healthy.
The size of the cage is your foremost concern bearing in mind that it should be in proportion to your bunny's size. A cage at least 4 times the rabbit's size is the popular recommendation. A cage that measures at least 36" wide x 36" long and is approximately 24" to 36" high will be an adequate space for one rabbit weighing over 8 pounds.
Ensuring that height of any cage is at least 24", it would be fun for your rabbit to have a ramp inside the cage to access a second story loft perhaps. In another style of cage, or in that same cage with a loft, a ramp could lead from the entrance or doorway so your pet can enter and exit their little haven at their own will. This is one of the reasons it is recommended that a cage with a side door is preferable over a top-loader.
It is also advisable to ensure that a locking device will keep side doors closed tightly. You wouldn't want to have the little furry guy or gal squeeze through, burrow out, or get stuck in the doorway when no one is watching!
A large doorway on the side of the cage is better than a small one so that a litter pan can be easily removed. As mentioned previously, bunny will enjoy getting in and out of its house independently. And since the best rabbit cages are constructed of wire, it would be a safety precaution to cover any doorways and door-frames to prevent an injury and to deter your rabbit from chewing away at them.
A style of cage with wood flooring instead of wire would be cozier for your pet so its paws and skin do not become irritated. If treated with a non-toxic substance and fitted tightly against the sides of the cage, wood flooring would be safe for bunny, impossible to chew and easy to remove for cleaning. A soft layer of hay covering an easy-clean floor would be appreciated by your rabbit and the cleanliness of the cage would be simple to maintain.
Hay will stay fresh, soft and dry if there is a litter box available for your pet and if the hay-bed is replaced at least weekly. You can simply brush the old hay from the wood, wipe the floor clean using non-toxic cleaners and reduce your cleaning time while simultaneously making this style almost self-cleaning - you will be as happy as your pet!
Similarly, building a pen or caged-in area outdoors is as easy as preparing one for indoors. Rabbits naturally burrow, so a large wired-in area with a secure, wire cover and wood-flooring that cannot be chewed through would be a fantastic outdoor play- or living-space for your pet.
Bad weather and predators such as cats, dogs, hawks, etc. Will not be able to harm your pet in its safe, outdoor cage. In addition to the indoor styles mentioned earlier, an outdoor cage modeled with a bit of sophistication would sport a water-proof, covered top. If this cover allowed light in as well, your bunny would love to being out of doors while you are away during the workday provided it will be shielded from the blazing sun. It will also enjoy sleeping in its protected environment all night long.
The range of styles of rabbit cages is much larger than one would think. Given that wide selection, however, just a as with humans, the cleaner and safer rabbit cages are, the happier the rabbit.
