Howdy Bunny Lovers!
So my baby Aurora scared me to death on Tuesday. I went outside to feed her early and she wasn't in her cage. The door needed to be fixed but I thought she'd be fine. But she was missing. I ran all over the yard calling for her, but she didn't come. I was really worried about her. I ran inside in tears and got my brother to come and help me. He's the one who saw her. I'm guessing she was asleep and then finally heard us calling. She was just sitting there like, What are you doing out here? You usually don't feed me this early. So thankfully we caught her. I think she was confused because we were both calling her, but she ran to my brother. Just a quick thank you to my family who helps every time a bunny gets out. I couldn't catch them without you.
Now on to rabbit cages......................
Introduction
So rabbit cages. What kind is right for you? What kind is right for your bunny? What kind do you have room for? Should you build it? How much does it cost? Where do you put it? How do you choose?? I know it's a lot to think about. But don't think about all that! Let me tell you, it's not that hard. All it takes is a little bit of research and you find all you need to know. To try to make it a little bit easier I am going to tell you everything I know about rabbit cages right here. All in one post. So you won't have to search for all that info. It depends on the breed, the size, and if it will be indoors or outdoors.
Wire Cages
The all-wire cage. You may have heard that wire cages are bad for a rabbit's feet. You're right. Wire cages can give your rabbit sores on their feet, but some rabbits (Angoras) need wire cages. Because Angoras have so much fur on their feet the wire doesn't hurt them, but still, like with all rabbits, you should put something in their cage (like a piece of wood) for them to rest on. Angoras need wire that is 1in. by 1in. or 1in. by 1/2in.(Note: If they have babies they can't be on wire this size. The babies will get stuck or fall through!) Here is the one I might buy from Fleet Farm:
Photo credit: Fleet Farm
Oh and here's a cool wire cage setup.
Hutches
The rabbit hutch. It's pretty basic. Make sure it's easy to clean, is protected from the weather, and from any animals that may want to eat your bunnies.
Photo credit: Pinterest
And there's also the A-frame.
Condos.
Bunny condos are the new "in" thing that lots of bunny owners are using. You build these yourself. (Although I think you can buy them).
Runs/Yards.
The perfect place for your bunny to play! I think all bunnies should be taken outside to play. I built one for my bunny. (Note: I will do a post with pictures of my rabbit setup some other time.) See how happy your bunny will be??
Photo credit: Pinterest
Photo credit: Pinterest
Repurposed.
Many people make rabbit hutches/cages/yards out of hutches, dressers, trampolines(!), etc, etc,etc. Use your imagination!
Photo credit: Pinterest
Photo credit: Pinterest
The Classic Cage.
The classic small animal cage. Not much to say about this one............
Photo credit: Google
Bonus: The Dog Cage.
The dog cage turned rabbit cage.
Photo credit: Pinterest
Photo credit: Pinterest
Where to put it.
You should put your bunny in a quiet, cool (if bunnies overheat they can die (especially Angoras)), low traffic area, make sure that nothing can get in their cage to eat them, and make sure it's bunny proof (there's nothing in there that could harm them, they can't get out). Last of all put it in an easy to get place where you can see your bunny.
Well that's all. Hoped it helped!
"Cookies" found a new home! (along with all but 1 of the bunnies).
His owner says: "I named him Link from the game Zelda. I love his tummy markings".
Here are pictures of him in his new home.
(Photos from his owner)
Later All,
Emma
P.S. Did I miss something in this blog post? Do you have any questions? Did I get something wrong? Feel free to tell/ask me in the comments! I would love to hear form you!
Bunny Question #1:
Is it ok to keep rabbits outside?
Tell me what you think in the comments!
So my baby Aurora scared me to death on Tuesday. I went outside to feed her early and she wasn't in her cage. The door needed to be fixed but I thought she'd be fine. But she was missing. I ran all over the yard calling for her, but she didn't come. I was really worried about her. I ran inside in tears and got my brother to come and help me. He's the one who saw her. I'm guessing she was asleep and then finally heard us calling. She was just sitting there like, What are you doing out here? You usually don't feed me this early. So thankfully we caught her. I think she was confused because we were both calling her, but she ran to my brother. Just a quick thank you to my family who helps every time a bunny gets out. I couldn't catch them without you.
Now on to rabbit cages......................
Introduction
So rabbit cages. What kind is right for you? What kind is right for your bunny? What kind do you have room for? Should you build it? How much does it cost? Where do you put it? How do you choose?? I know it's a lot to think about. But don't think about all that! Let me tell you, it's not that hard. All it takes is a little bit of research and you find all you need to know. To try to make it a little bit easier I am going to tell you everything I know about rabbit cages right here. All in one post. So you won't have to search for all that info. It depends on the breed, the size, and if it will be indoors or outdoors.
Wire Cages
The all-wire cage. You may have heard that wire cages are bad for a rabbit's feet. You're right. Wire cages can give your rabbit sores on their feet, but some rabbits (Angoras) need wire cages. Because Angoras have so much fur on their feet the wire doesn't hurt them, but still, like with all rabbits, you should put something in their cage (like a piece of wood) for them to rest on. Angoras need wire that is 1in. by 1in. or 1in. by 1/2in.(Note: If they have babies they can't be on wire this size. The babies will get stuck or fall through!) Here is the one I might buy from Fleet Farm:
Oh and here's a cool wire cage setup.
Hutches
The rabbit hutch. It's pretty basic. Make sure it's easy to clean, is protected from the weather, and from any animals that may want to eat your bunnies.
And there's also the A-frame.
Photo credit: Pinterest
Condos.
Bunny condos are the new "in" thing that lots of bunny owners are using. You build these yourself. (Although I think you can buy them).
Photo credit: Pinterest
The perfect place for your bunny to play! I think all bunnies should be taken outside to play. I built one for my bunny. (Note: I will do a post with pictures of my rabbit setup some other time.) See how happy your bunny will be??
Photo credit: Pinterest
Repurposed.
Many people make rabbit hutches/cages/yards out of hutches, dressers, trampolines(!), etc, etc,etc. Use your imagination!
Photo credit: Pinterest
Photo credit: Pinterest
The Classic Cage.
The classic small animal cage. Not much to say about this one............
Photo credit: Google
Bonus: The Dog Cage.
The dog cage turned rabbit cage.
Photo credit: Pinterest
Photo credit: Pinterest
Where to put it.
You should put your bunny in a quiet, cool (if bunnies overheat they can die (especially Angoras)), low traffic area, make sure that nothing can get in their cage to eat them, and make sure it's bunny proof (there's nothing in there that could harm them, they can't get out). Last of all put it in an easy to get place where you can see your bunny.
Well that's all. Hoped it helped!
"Cookies" found a new home! (along with all but 1 of the bunnies).
His owner says: "I named him Link from the game Zelda. I love his tummy markings".
(Photos from his owner)
Later All,
Emma
P.S. Did I miss something in this blog post? Do you have any questions? Did I get something wrong? Feel free to tell/ask me in the comments! I would love to hear form you!
Bunny Question #1:
Is it ok to keep rabbits outside?
Tell me what you think in the comments!
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