Sometimes there is a desire to take a decorative rabbit into the house. They are smart, love communication with a person, they are very funny, they feel when the owner is unwell and try to support him. At the same time, we must not forget that they remain animals, which not only have their own behavioral characteristics, but also need care and attention in the human world unfamiliar to them. Housing is one of their most important needs. This article will tell you how to arrange it.

Rabbit house requirements

Before accepting an animal, you need to prepare a house for him, where he will live in winter and summer. It is generally accepted that the house must meet the following requirements:

  1. First you need to decide on the size. The cage for a decorative rabbit should be four times the size of the animal. Usually they choose the one whose dimensions are 60 by 80 cm.
  2. It is desirable that the pallet is made of plastic. So it is necessary that the fluffy does not damage the claws.
  3. The animal needs to be littered. It makes no sense to use straw for this purpose, since the rabbit will simply eat it. It is usually made from sawdust or shavings.
  4. You will need a rabbit litter box. It is not recommended to immediately place it in a cage. It is assumed that the furry animal must first get used to its new home.
  5. It is also necessary to provide food for the animal. This will require a hay nursery, a water bowl and a feeder where you can put the mash.
  6. It is recommended to make a small closed house inside. It is needed so that the fluffy can hide in it.
  7. It would be nice if you put some kind of toy there. One option might be a wheel that can be turned.
  8. If the sawdust bedding is made deep, then this will make it possible to grind off fast-growing claws when digging holes.

Cage for a decorative rabbit

On a note. It is possible to make a cage on your own, but its quality will be lower, although this option is cheaper.

A dwarf rabbit cage can be smaller than usual.

You need to wash the place where the animal is kept two or three times a week. He has a need to move. Therefore, it is necessary from time to time to let him out of the house for a walk to the apartment, but not to the street, after removing all unnecessary items from the floor.

When caring for them, it is important to remember that these animals prefer cold and are able to easily tolerate it. If it's hot at home, it can be a source of suffering for them. To help your pet cope with difficult conditions, you can put a container of ice or cold water in its cage.

Note! The rabbit living in the house is very shy. He gets used to a new home for a long time. Only then will he be able to show his active, friendly and curious character.

Correct cage

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When there is a plan to purchase such a cage in a store, it must be borne in mind that usually their schemes are not designed specifically for rabbits, but for various small animals living in the house. They may also include hamsters and guinea pigs. Rabbits of these animals are the largest. Therefore, when choosing, it is important to check that the purchased cell is not too small.

When shopping, you need to pay attention to the following things:

  1. The height should allow the animal to stand on its hind legs and jump a little.
  2. The floor, if it is wire and slatted, will not work for a rabbit. He can break the claws of the furry. It is desirable that it be plastic. However, if you add wood or plastic sheeting to the wire floor, the cage is safe to use.
  3. The pallet in the cage can have different depths. This is usually due to the variety of rabbit breeds. It is recommended to choose from the proposed options the one in which the pallet is deeper.

    Pallet in a cage

  4. What is important is what kind of door is provided for the cage. The fact is that a situation is quite possible when the animal will be ill and will need to be reached with hands. In this case, it will be convenient if the cage door is wide enough. It is recommended to use a small ladder to the door. The fact is that the cage will be raised a certain distance above the floor, and it will be more convenient for the rabbit to use a smooth rabbit descent.
  5. It also makes sense to pay attention to the material from which the cage is made, its floor and rods. It must be remembered that the animal always leaves behind traces of life and dirt. It is recommended that you clean the cage thoroughly several times a week. It should not contain toxic materials, everything should be well washed when cleaning. The opposite example to be avoided is the use of particle board.

Cage sizes for the breed

Rabbit dandruff

It is necessary to decide on what size the cage is necessary for a home fuzz. This largely depends on its breed. If you buy a fluffy breed of the Dutch Sheep or, for example, the Dwarf Hotot, then the most suitable cage would be 150 x 60 x 60 cm.

When choosing a house for a rabbit or bunny, one way to determine the size of your future rabbit house is as follows. It is believed that the animal should be able to stand inside the cage on its hind legs and make three jumps inside it.

Location of a cell in an apartment or house

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It is recommended not to place the cage where there is direct sunlight or drafts. It should be placed in a shaded place, away from open windows and those doors through which people often walk.

On a note. One of the most convenient places for a rabbit to live is a bedroom. There are rarely strangers in it.

If it is difficult to find a completely suitable place, it is enough to choose the quietest and most peaceful corner that can be found in the house. The rabbit loves silence in the daytime, loud noise will scare him and can cause stress. Too hectic conditions may well shorten his lifespan.

Making a cage with your own hands

If you plan to make a cage for a decorative rabbit with your own hands, then for this you need to apply the following step-by-step instructions:

  1. You need to take an inexpensive mesh and fence off the place where the pet will live. For the floor, you can use an old mat sprinkled with sawdust.
  2. Thus, you can equip an aviary where the rabbit can live.
  3. Prepare a manger for hay, a feeder for other food and a drinker.
  4. Thinking about what a rabbit needs in a cage, you need to remember to build a house for the animal, as well as provide a toilet tray.

Important! To place the tray correctly, you need to track where the bunny goes and place it exactly in this place. The rabbit will start using the new toilet all the time.

How to arrange a cage inside

If the cage was bought or made by hand, then after that it must be additionally equipped. It is important to know how to set up a rabbit cage. For this it is necessary to provide:

  1. House for living. The cage is also a house for living. On the other hand, the animal will often be released outside into the room. Therefore, the apartment can also be considered as a house for a rabbit. Why do you need another, inner house? The rabbit does not like stress, and he often needs to rest. He is usually most active in the evening, he likes to sleep in the morning and afternoon.Therefore, it is vitally important for him and needs a place where he can rest or sleep. Drawing a small house may be the simplest.

    How to arrange a cage inside

  2. Since the animal needs an opportunity to eat and drink, it is necessary to arrange a place for food inside the house. Its equipment will require a feeder and a drinking bowl for water.
  3. The next item is optional, but it would be important for a rabbit. These creatures have a lively mind and love all kinds of toys. If you put one or two of them inside the cage, it will give your rabbit a lot of pleasant minutes. One such example would be a wheel that needs to be turned.
  4. There should be litter underneath. When choosing an option for her, you need to remember that if you pour straw, then the rabbit will simply eat it. It is more preferable to use sawdust for this purpose.
  5. It must be remembered that the claws and teeth of these animals grow quickly, and for the comfortable existence of the rabbit they need to be ground down at the same speed. In order to take care of your teeth, you need to regularly feed your rabbit solid food. It will be useful for the claws if the litter is spread in a thick layer, sufficient for digging holes. In this case, the animal will be able, by doing them on its own, to grind off its claws to the required degree.
  6. Since the animal needs a toilet, the litter box can be placed inside its housing.
  7. In addition to all of the above, free space is needed inside so that the animal can move freely in it.

Important! An animal living in a house needs such conditions that would help it to remain healthy and strong for a long time.

In some cases, a cage is made for the rabbit, in which two or three floors are provided. Although such a house does not contain almost anything new for a fluffy, it will be much more comfortable in it than in an ordinary rabbit house. The reason for this is his active mind and lively character.

On the other hand, if you build a rabbit house in this way, it promotes the physical activity of the pet.

Once the decision has been made to keep a pet rabbit, it is important to provide it with the necessary conditions to maintain health and comfort.