A rabbit cage is where your rabbits spend most of their time with. Therefore, you should choose a house that provides a maximum level of comfort and safety for them based on the following criteria.
Cage size
You should choose to calculate the cage size based on the number of rabbits that you have to feed. Generally speaking, the cage should be 4 times big as your rabbit.
A small rabbit (less than 8 pounds) needs a cage with dimensions of 24 x 36 inches. A bigger one needs a house that is around 30 x 36 inches. If you adopt baby rabbits, you should choose a super big house as your pets will grow up.
Cage height
Since rabbits have long ears and often stand on their two front legs, the cage should be tall enough for them to stand with comfort. The minimum cage height should be 16 inches or about 40 centimeters.
Cage floor
There are two popular options for flooring – solid floor or wire floor. Wire floor (which often goes with a pull-out tray) is easy to clean up. However, bunnies often feel uncomfortable with this type of floor.
A solid floor is more friendly for them, but it is hard to clean. You need to wipe it out and change the bedding daily to keep it hygienic.
Cage door
The doors should be large enough for their natural movements. For easy accessibility and cleaning, you should choose a cage with dual wide doors, or sliding doors that you can open with one hand.
Cage material
Wooden, metallic, and plastic are the top three materials for a rabbit cage.
As rabbit feeders for years, we highly recommend a metal cage with a plastic base. This type of cage provides the highest level of comfort for your babies. Furthermore, it is easy to clean and lasts long.
Portability
You should choose the best rabbit cage that you can move around your home. A collapsible one or one with castle wheels is a good option. Besides their handiness, these cages are easy to clean and offer superb durability and stability.
For travel addicts, you can bring your rabbits on your journeys using a compact cage that you can easily carry around. If you choose to leave them at home all the time, a large, permanent house will be good enough for your pets and your budget.