The benefits of a rabbit hutch

A rabbit hutch is a home for your pet rabbit. Their home is basically made from wood and wire. It is best that you buy a hutch that is big enough for your rabbit to move comfortably. When you plan to buy one, it is highly important that you choose the right size hutch. If the hutch is too small, your pet cant move around easily and when this happens, this will result to them getting sick.

Before you buy one, measure your rabbit and see to it that the hutch you are going to purchase is larger than your rabbit. The hutch is ideally wide enough that your bunny can lie down with its legs outstretched. Also, the hutch should be large enough for them to be able to run around inside. However, you can also build one if you want to.

The hutch must also be long enough so that your bunny can hop at least three to four hops without its nose bumping on either end. So this generally means that the hutch must be at least four feet in width.

Most importantly, the rabbit hutch should be high enough in order for your rabbit to stand up on its back legs without bending over. Also, the ears must not touch the roof of the hutch. It is best that it should be two feet high.

Bear in mind that the measurements given is true for average rabbits so it is best that you purchase a bigger one. Once you have bought your preferred rabbit hutch, you will have to make sure that you clean it regularly. It is ideal that you rinse the hutch with warm water every two weeks. Combine warm water and antibacterial soap and some mild bleach. If the hutch is made of wood, line it with a vinyl sheet to make your cleaning easier. Read the rest of this entry

Difference between rabbit hutches and cages

You bunny needs a place where they are comfortable and safe. Giving them a cage offers these necessities and in purchasing one there are lots of things to consider. You can browse several rabbit hutches on the internet. You can get to choose what you want and at the same time get know its price value.

Rabbits love to live in a place that is quiet and that they can roam around freely but giving them a age or hutch is necessary for house-breaking purposes. Rabbits love to chew and when they are inside the house, they can chew on house plants, furniture, and even wires. So it is best that before you let your little pet inside the hose, you already rabbit proof your items.

Rabbits will recognize that its cage is their private place. It is their private spot and ac comfortable place to relax and sleep in. when you plan on buying one you will need to consider the size, portability, material, and how much it will cost you.

Don’t be afraid to spend a little bit more with regards to a larger and better constructed hutch. After all, this will be your precious little pet’s home. This is their refuge from all the busy life surrounding them. Also, with a larger hutch, it would be easy for them to hop around inside. Rabbits are bored easily so it is best that you give them hay to chew.

You must also bear in mind that you provide their hutch with a food bowl or feeder and a water bottle. Rabbits love to eat vegetables especially carrots. You can also feed them hay if you like and also, don’t forget to feed them with rabbit pellets as it contains the essential nutrients that are needed for your bunny.

Cleaning the hutch regularly must be day to day basis. You will need to dispose their droppings from time to time. There is a dropping pan located underneath for easy access to throw away their wastes. So buy a hutch that easily offers itself cleaning.

The floor of the rabbit hutch is usually made of wire mesh. So as a bunny owner, it is important that you provide them the best comfort. You can use old carpets or mattresses to provide a solid floor for your pet. Also, rabbits love to sleep in a dry, warm and dark place. So it is best that you provide an area in the hutch where they can cuddle and sleep very well. It is nice to know that there is a sleeping area and a place where they can play as well. Read the rest of this entry

The best cage for your pet rabbit

Pet rabbits can be kept readily in their cages in your homes with freedom to run freely in the house. This has to be done after rabbit-proofing. Rabbits take well to litter training so many people will allow their bunnies to run free in their homes at least a part of the day. More so, even rabbit is thoroughly toilet trained and your house rabbit proofed, a cage will serve as a safe haven or a nest where they can retreat for rest.

There are lots of rabbit cages that you can find but some of them are not ideal rabbit homes. Some are just too small and some have wire floors that don’t provide much comfort to the rabbit although it would be easy for you to clean. However, giving your rabbit a wired floor is not recommended.

You might ask how big the cage should be. Then answer to that is that the bigger the cage, the better. If your bunny will spend most of his time in its cage, then it would be best that you get him a bigger cage that is practical in the home. Generally, the cage must be at least 4 times the size of the rabbit. For smaller rabbits weighing less than 8 lbs., a 24” by 36” is best. For larger rabbits a 30” by 36” is ideal. Furthermore, a two story condo with a ramp that joined the levels is commonly used too.

Ideally, rabbits take fairly well to being litter trained, so give them a solid floor that is fine and not too difficult for you to clean. There are many cages for rabbits that are still made of wire floors over pull out pans, and are designed to make cleaning easier. However, using wire floors can be uncomfortable and this may also cause sores or the hocks to your bunny. So it would be best that you get a cage without wire floors. Wire floored cages must be covered with a piece of wood. Grass or sisal mats are nice to have in solid floored cages too so as to vary the surface and provide traction. Read the rest of this entry