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A Simple Guide To Buying Indoor Rabbit Cages

May 19th, 2011, Posted in Rabbits

Getting the perfect cage for your rabbit is very simple. This article contains a number of tips you can follow to get the best indoor rabbit cage for your budget.

Get the right size

The first thing to consider about a indoor rabbit cages are measurements. The cage should be around 4 or 5 times the size of an adult rabbit at the least. If you will have any items within the cage, consider the space these will take. Relate it to yourself. Think about your size in relation to a room that you are comfortable in. You should avoid using small cages as a permanent home, they are meant to be temporary.

Keep in mind that your rabbit will grow over time, so you can choose to buy the largest cage you can afford right now, and save money. You won’t have to upgrade his cage as he gets bigger. You can go crazy, and build your pet a castle with multiple levels, but if you do so, you should be willing to dismantle it and clean it often. It’s better to have a smaller but clean cage, than a dirty big one.

Height

The height of the cage should be enough so that the rabbit can stand straight, and his ears don’t touch the top. This is generally a good rule of thumb to apply, so it’s not necessary to provide that much height as you would with sugar glider cages.

Get a solid base

Typically, rabbit cages come with a metal grid floor. It’s better if you add a solid surface your rabbit can stand on. It’s better if it’s padded in some way. Grids will work to keep the cage clean, because droppings will fall through it, but they damage the soles of your pet’s feet, so we highly recommend switching to something solid.

Cage door

A good cage door will make it easy for you to take your rabbit in and out. Some will double as a ramp, and others allow you to take the top off.

A litter box will help

You can easily train your rabbit to use a litter box, they are clean animals by nature. It will work better for you because this way you won’t have to scrape droppings of the floor.

With these tips in mind, choosing the right cage for your rabbit should be a breeze. We recommend choosing the best you can buy, but try to give him as much space as your budget lets you.

Finding A Hutch At A Rabbit Hutch Sale And Other Buying Tips

November 13th, 2010, Posted in Rabbits

An outdoor rabbit hut can best be described as a sturdy rabbit cage that is designed to keep your pets comfortable and secure. A rabbit hutch is a home that is specifically created for your rabbits to live in and can be placed both indoors or left outside on your lawn area as you wish. When it comes to acquiring a decent hutch, there are many options from building one yourself, buying one at a local pet store or trying to find a rabbit hutch sale in the classified section of your local newspaper.

There are many different types of hutch available, each with their own unique features and properties. Chances are you will find one that caters to your specific needs and of course the needs of your pet. For instance it is possible to buy a very large hutch that you can use outside. The advantages of a larger hutch are that your pet has a larger area in which to roam and move about. You could alternatively purchase a prevue small animal home that is an area for your pet, that often features a stand and is often raised on legs with wheels that make it possible to move about the interior of your home and so make it possible to save space as well as store items below your pets home. When it comes to buying a hutch or following up on a rabbit hutch sale, you should first have a good idea about what you are looking for.

There are a variety of brands that make outdoor rabbit hutches, among the most popular of these are Super Pet, Marchoro and Luna 102. All brands have specific advantages and areas of specialization. For instance the main trait of Marchoro hutches is that they provide guinea pig rabbit hutches, which can serve as a home for both rabbits and guinea pigs, which can be very convenient if you own a lot of pets and have both of these types of animals living with you. The pricing of various hutches vary too, with some being sold for under $50 and other $300. Here is where picking one up at a rabbit hutch sale can be beneficial as you can save a considerable amount of money when buying second-hand. Once of the cheapest ways to find a decent rabbit hutch is buying online. There are many websites that offer cages at much cheaper prices that buying in retail stores and shipping costs are often very reasonable.

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How to set up a Good Rabbit Cage

June 6th, 2010, Posted in Rabbits

Rabbits make great pets but you have to make sure you have the proper supplies before you bring one home. The most important purchase you’ll probably make for your rabbit will be its cage. Some people let their rabbits roam free in their houses, but that can be a big mistake. Rabbits can cause a lot of damage when they chew up carpets or telephone wires. While you want to give your rabbit a certain degree of freedom, you’ll also want a designated area to keep your rabbit so you can give yourself a time-out if needed. After all, a loose rabbit may be too much trouble for one person to handle at all times.

Any commercial indoor cage will be able to house a pet rabbit, but you want to make sure you get the best fit. Good rabbit cages will have ample room, and doors that will easily allow you to pick up your rabbit. A door can be on the side or the top of the cage, and which one you want will depend on your rabbit’s preferences. You want to make sure there is enough room on the inside for all the supplies your bunny will need such as hay, bedding and food. The cage will be a rabbit’s home base so you want to make it as comfortable as possible.

A good indoor cage will also come in handy when litter training a rabbit. Without a cage, it will be very hard to train your rabbit to do its business in a designated area. But if you have a good litter box, it can be placed inside the cage which will guide your rabbit to the right area. Rabbits are not terribly strong animals, but you will still want to find a cage that will withstand all the things they can do to it like chewing and gnawing. With a good separated area, your rabbit will really appreciate its own personal area of refuge, so make sure the cage is as comfortable for your bunny as possible.