Monday, May 6, 2013

Cages

All bunnies need a good, safe cage, but that does not come true for all little bunnies. Even big ones. Many are left with small cages or other ones with big problems, so it is a good idea to buy a cage a day or two before you get a bunny. So let me give you all the cage facts......

Cages to avoid:
.Cages with wire flooring (They cause the feet to bleed)
.Small cages (Even a dwarf rabbit needs a BIG cage!)
.Cages with obvious problems (mold, sharp edges, etc.)

How to find a big cage for a dwarf rabbit (this can count for big bunnies too):
.Make sure bunny can sit up with 2 inch. left above her head
.The cage should have at least have 2 or 3 levels in it
.The cage should be at least 3ft. long and 3ft. wide (or twice that for a big bun)

Outdoor cages:
.MUST have a door that latches on correctly
.No drafty holes or bun will get sick
.A hiding spot
.No sharp points

I made the small cage mistake with my dwarf rabbit Snowberry. She was not happy in it at all! So we  found out online how to make her a bunny condo. It is very big, but she is happy. That is what counts!

This is Snowberry in her old cage. She was always cramped up and hated being in it.
This is Snowberry in her new bunny condo! The green litter box on the first floor is the base to her old cage. This cage is perfect for a big bunny and little bunny. Now all she needs is a buddy!

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