My rabbit is indoors in a 2 story cage. I've read that it isn't good for their feet to be on the wire all the time. So, I tried putting a piece of the sticky linoleum on the top for him. He chewed it up. Tried putting a towel in, he drags it down by his litter box, and it ends up covered in poop. I'm not going to bother with a piece of carpet remnant, figure that would be pointless. I've seen at the pet store they make something for that purpose, anyone know if it works? Think he'll chew it up? Any other suggestions?
Thanks!!
2006-10-18 07:24:50 · 12 answers · asked by tikitiki 7 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
i used a washcloth i just wash it once in a while
2006-10-18 07:29:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There feet get sore if they are on the wire for long periods of time. Use a piece of plywood or other wood that is about 1/2 inch thick. Put carpet on it and put that in the cage. Let him chew it up. Its what they do, chew. I have 2 house rabbits that are in a pen and have there own carpets just so they can chew it up (and so they don't chew on my carpet). Is the rabbit an only rabbit? When they are the only rabbit they get bored (that's why I have 2) and have to look for things to occupy themselves. Put a phone book in the cage and watch how much fun he has tearing it up. Another thing, have your rabbit fixed, it mellows them out a bit.
2006-10-18 14:59:18 · answer #2 · answered by tinar92 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would say hes gonna chew it up i foumd that if you have a play pin that your child no longer uses or if you know someone with one use the pad out of that mine do not chew it up an theres 4 of them i also put hay/straw in the bottom area they eat it an make beds out of it an it gives them a couple places to be to rest their feet you could get a kitty bed an put in there mine love theirs an thats something to get them off the wire as well hope one of these 3 work for you they did for me good luck
2006-10-19 14:11:13 · answer #3 · answered by misty w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use hay I have an outdoor rabbit and the bottom of his cage is wire and i put hay over it. Its fine if he eats it because its good for him. Your is an indoor rabbit so hay might be a little messy but you can try it. If you do get alfafa hay and make sure it hay not straw. Straw is to tough and its not comfortable for the rabbit to lay in.
2006-10-18 14:30:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All rabbits other than giant or rex breeds do just fine on an all-wire floor. You could get an EZ Mat (link below) if you really want to give yours something to sit on.
Thousands of rabbit breeders keep they're rabbit in cages w/ all wire floors. It's more sanitary. Plus, if it did any harm to our show animals, do you think we'd be keeping them in such cages?
2006-10-20 13:37:52 · answer #5 · answered by akakarmamg 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hello :)
I have 2 rabbits and what you can do is buy a grass mat from the pet store for your rabbit, they will still chew it up cause my rabbits do that all the time but at least it will be good for him. or you can also buy a grass house for your rabbit to they have floors in them just ask your friendly neighborhood pet store owner. :)
2006-10-18 15:40:41 · answer #6 · answered by maria j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the wire will hurt their feet. Its because they don't have padding like a dog or cat. It's natural fora rabbit to scoot towels. You might want to try this item http://www.rabbitcentral.com/oa-82201.html They can be litter box trained. http://www.rabbit.org
2006-10-18 14:31:59 · answer #7 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmmm.....can you lay newspaper over it? At least if he chews it, you can replace it easily. Or maybe a thin piece of wood? I can see how walking on wire all the time might be bad for him. Hope this helps! : )
2006-10-18 14:30:10 · answer #8 · answered by ANGEL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found the best thing was just to use bedding straw or shredded paper. They will drag it around a bit, but it is much easier to keep clean than other options, and it is nice and comfy for them to sit on. Mine certainly appreciate it!
2006-10-18 14:33:06 · answer #9 · answered by stienbabe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Putting ply wood under it or a big thin sheet of wood and cover it with sawdust, or get a hutch.
2006-10-18 14:56:36 · answer #10 · answered by Kev K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use bedding or Straw, and put a good amount down and he will eat some but it should be OK for his paws
2006-10-18 14:35:21 · answer #11 · answered by AnimalloverLT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋