Are wire cages good for rabbits?

Rabbits were not designed to live on wire floors–they’re hard on their feet (which have no pads like those of cats or dogs). If you must use a cage with a wire floor, you need to provide your rabbit with a resting board or rug for her to sit on, otherwise she will spend all of her time in her litterbox.

What kind of wire do you use for a rabbit cage?

The most common type of wire used for sides and tops of hutches is 14-gauge wire woven in 1-by-2-inch mesh. Use a smaller size for the floor, to protect rabbit feet from getting stuck and resulting in broken or dislocated feet and legs.

Should a rabbit cage have a wire bottom?

Wire Bottom Cages are known to cause sore hocks & calluses, however, rabbits kept outside that have a solid bottom cage are prone to having worm and other parasite issues.

Does wire mesh hurt rabbits feet?

Wire mesh cages are almost always a bad choice for rabbits. They may get an infection on their feet called sorax from having wire bottom cages. Rabbits, Chinchillas, and Ferrets can all get sore hocks.

What do you put on the bottom of a wire bunny cage?

But if your cage or enclosure has a wire or plastic floor, then you’ll need to take measures to protect your bunnies’ feet. Cardboard, hay, and paper make excellent flooring for a cage or hutch. You probably already have some in your home right now. Wood bedding, marmoleum, and fleece work well, too.

What do you put in the bottom of a wire rabbit cage?

What is a good size cage for a bunny?

On an average, a rabbit cage or hutch should at least be 4 times larger than the rabbit’s size. As a rule of thumb, you can get 30 inches x 36 inches for a bigger rabbit and 24 inches x 36 inches for a smaller one. The two-story condo-style hutches are much loved by rabbits as well.

Can I stack rabbit cages?

Investing in stackable rabbit cages or multi-story hutches can make the most out of any limited space that you’re working with. By building your rabbit’s housing vertically, you’ll be able to save space and give your pets more room to themselves, rather than trying to house too many rabbits in ones cage.