What is a good rule of thumb for getting or makeing a cage for a rabbit? So many feet per Lbs or total length in inches or what???
I plan to build a cage, and am trying to figure out what a good size would be for my rabbit so it is not cramped etc...
All info and any web sites for info, easy designs etc. would be great!
Thanks In Advance!
2006-12-04 05:57:59 · 11 answers · asked by Steph 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I forgot to note, that this will be in doors, and I rather not have a wire floor for the set up since it hurts rabbit's feet and can hurt there nails etc...
Another thing, is there any type of wood I should not make it from? (ie.. Pine, Cedar etc...?)
2006-12-04 09:56:37 · update #1
One of the easiest solutions is to use a dog exercise pen. You can order them on line or get them from pet stores. You should get one at least 30" tall and 36" to be on the safe side if your bunny is a jumper. You can configure it so your bunny will have a space that is equal to 4 ft x 4ft and that gives you plenty of room for your bunny to move around. The rule of thumb is that the space should be large enough for your bunny to stretch out and stand up on his hind legs without touching the top (that is if you use a cage) and fit a litter box, a nest box, water and food bowls, and some toys. And remember, your bunny will get larger so figure in his or her growth/
Here's some specific info on housing (scroll down on the second one for tips on using NIC panels to build a cage/pen):
Housing: http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabcare.html#house
I just came across this site:
http://www.adoptarabbit.org/index.html
2006-12-04 09:22:11 · answer #1 · answered by Martha G 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-22 11:59:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had many rabbit cages and I found out that to never make a cage so deep that you can't reach to the back of the cage.
While a small breed rabbit could live in a 2 by 2 cage, with a house attached to it, a giant breed such as a Flemish Giant needs a cage at least 4 feet by 3 feet.
The best cage that I have is a double cage that is almost 8 feet long by 3 feet deep. I think it is about 2 feet tall, not counting the legs. Because 2 x 4's aren't exactly 8 feet long, this is why the cage is just a little shy of 8 feet. When the 2 x 4's were cut to 3 feet , you end up getting a 2 foot for going up from bottom to top.
You don't want to make extra cuts and ending up having wasted 2 x 4's.
If you have smaller rabbits, you can make 3 sections, or 2 sections if you have a larger breed.
This cage has built in nest boxes that run from the front of the cage to the back. You can also build smaller removable nest boxes, but the built in ones are better for the rabbits, especially in our Michigan winters.
Never use chicken wire, it won't last and is not dog proof. The hardware cloth isn't much better, and will rust out in 4 or less years. I use wire for the bottom that is 1/2 " by 1 ", The droppings will fall through, keeping the cage clean. The built in nestboxes are made out of 5/8" plywood. The front is wire as is the bottom, and the top has metal roofing material. Rabbits like to chew, but if you give them a piece of leftover pine 2x4 that was soaked in saltwater, they will leave the cage alone. I have plywood on the sides and the back of the cage, and the legs are on the outside and go the whole length of the cage. They are nailed on and the cage is at a height where I can feed them comfortably. You don't want the cage so low that animals can reach the doors easily. A frame is built for the doors out of 1 x 1's and the doors are made out of wood so I can attach the hinges easily. Make the door big enough so you can reach into the back of the cage. I use something that is shaped like a "C" to nail the wire down.
If you are only keeping one rabbit, the other side can be used to keep the feed and extra hay.
Ok, the cage is 8 feet long, 3 feet from front to back, and 2 feet tall. The 5 legs, one is in the middle of the cage on the back, are all nailed to the frame. You can either have 3 sections or 2 sections of cages, and equal amount of nestboxes built in. This also seperates the sections. Metal roof, plywood sides, back and doors, and nestboxes finish off the plywood that you need. Wire covers the living area of the cage for the rabbit. You will also need to make frames out of 1 x 1s for the doors.
You can contact me at webshots.com by searching for pug dogs. My name is: justme515. I can send you pictures of some of my cages.
2006-12-04 06:47:37 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda J 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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Rabbit Cage Size...?
What is a good rule of thumb for getting or makeing a cage for a rabbit? So many feet per Lbs or total length in inches or what???
I plan to build a cage, and am trying to figure out what a good size would be for my rabbit so it is not cramped etc...
All info and any web sites for info, easy...
2015-08-07 03:54:00 · answer #4 · answered by Esther 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll want a cage that when the rabbit is full grown is taller than the rabbit is when the rabbit stands up on it's hind legs. The length and width should be based on the size of the rabbit not pounds. The width should be at least one and a half times the length of the rabbit and the length 3 times the length of the rabbit.
Remember, to always consider how big the rabbit will get and the measurements are done based on the adult size when laying down stretched out.
2006-12-04 06:08:36 · answer #5 · answered by smurf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some things to consider when planning your rabbit's habitat:
Make sure you purchase a cage that is large enough to accommodate Bunny when he/she is full grown
Make sure the cage is large enough for bunny to lay stretched out, when all the necessary supplies (litterbox, water & food bowls) are inside
Take into consideration, the amount of daily run time your rabbit will receive, when determining cage size; in this case, bigger is better
Make sure the cage door is large enough for a large cat litterbox to fit through
Make sure the cage door opens from the side, and not down, so bunny's feet won't get caught when entering or exiting the cage
Urine guards are helpful in keeping hay and urine in the cage
Casters or wheels on the cage make it easy to move about when needing to clean bunny's area
And, don't forget, bunny needs several hours "out of cage or pen" time, each day
Where to buy "house rabbit" cages: For average size breeds (5 - 10 lbs.) we recommend a cage no smaller than 36" wide x 24" deep x 18-24" high.
2006-12-04 06:12:54 · answer #6 · answered by bextersmom97 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) put out a document that answers your question based on the breed (rather the size) of the rabbits you are keeping. It could be anywhere from 1.5 to 5 sqft per rabbit. A doe with a litter will need 4 to 7 sqft. I've provided a link to document below.
2016-02-05 06:57:37 · answer #7 · answered by Caf600 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on my birthday I have received a bunny! but, in a bag '-' so we just held it then we didn't know where to put it. So we put it in out old hamster cage. With a cloth on the bottom and a bowl of water. Now my sister is telling me to give it back because we need a bigger cage. So my dad MIGHT build a cage but, what kind of wood is good? do they need toys? what do bunnies mostly like to eat? how big does it have to be? do I give my bunny baths? or anything else I need.
Thank You! please answer O.0
~Rosalio's daughter :)
2013-11-30 09:45:33 · answer #8 · answered by Rosalio 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a great website for rabbit cages. They look hard to put together but they really aren't all you need to do is buy neat idea cubes and some zip ties. http://www.fuzzy-rabbit.com
2006-12-04 06:45:34 · answer #9 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-30 22:51:18 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋