Choosing a Cage for Your Rabbit

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Many owners keep their pet rabbits in cages inside the home, giving them periods of freedom to run around and explore the house (in areas that have rabbit-proofed, of course). Rabbits are fairly easy to litter train, which contributes to owners' willingness to let them roam free within the house for at least a portion of the day. However, even a litter-trained rabbit in a home that is completely rabbit-proofed will return to their cage to rest or when frightened; it serves as their nest or safe haven. Unfortunately, quite a few of the cages that are sold for rabbits don't actually make very good rabbit homes. The measurements of some cages are far too small for rabbits, and a number have wire floors, which are very uncomfortable for bunnies. Here are some tips for finding a great cage for your house rabbit. Size: You can never have a cage that's too big for your rabbit, especially if that is where they spend most of their time. The general rule is that you want a cage that is at least four times the size of your bunny. For a smaller (under 8 lbs) rabbit, 24" by 36" is a good minimum size.

This information is courtesy of Dr. Tripp Stewart.