Housing
Housing is the most expensive initial cost you will have when purchasing a rabbit, so naturally, you want one that will properly meet your rabbit's needs. So, what exactly should you be looking for?
This all depends on a few factors:
If your rabbit will be spending a lot of time outside of the cage (7 or more hours per day) A smaller cage (such as a large dog crate) would be okay for a rabbit to stay in.
If your rabbit will be a completely free-ranging rabbit who is allowed anywhere in the house at any time in the day, a smaller, storebought cage could work as well.
Keep in mind that any cages used for free-ranging bunnies should be left open at all times when the rabbit is not in the cage. The cage should be your rabbit's safe spot where he knows he can find his food, hay, water, and litter box.
If your rabbit will be spending less time outside of the cage each day (less than 4 hours) it should be kept in a minimal space of 12 sq feet. He needs room to run around if he's not going to be spending a lot of time outside of his cage. The option pictured above is a good option for a rabbit whose owner doesn't have much time to supervise his free-ranging time. This provides peace of mind for the owner because it's a large area (which is great for Mr. Cottontail) but it's in a safe, controlled area, which eases bunny mom's mind from worrying about her rabbit's safety.
Check out the subcategories for housing to find out what best suits your needs!
This all depends on a few factors:
- How much time your rabbit will be spending outside of it's cage or hutch
- How much time you have to supervise your rabbit
- How much money you're willing to spend on housing
If your rabbit will be spending a lot of time outside of the cage (7 or more hours per day) A smaller cage (such as a large dog crate) would be okay for a rabbit to stay in.
If your rabbit will be a completely free-ranging rabbit who is allowed anywhere in the house at any time in the day, a smaller, storebought cage could work as well.
Keep in mind that any cages used for free-ranging bunnies should be left open at all times when the rabbit is not in the cage. The cage should be your rabbit's safe spot where he knows he can find his food, hay, water, and litter box.
If your rabbit will be spending less time outside of the cage each day (less than 4 hours) it should be kept in a minimal space of 12 sq feet. He needs room to run around if he's not going to be spending a lot of time outside of his cage. The option pictured above is a good option for a rabbit whose owner doesn't have much time to supervise his free-ranging time. This provides peace of mind for the owner because it's a large area (which is great for Mr. Cottontail) but it's in a safe, controlled area, which eases bunny mom's mind from worrying about her rabbit's safety.
Check out the subcategories for housing to find out what best suits your needs!
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