Many families will decide at some point to bring a pet into their home. Depending on your kids there are many options for fun pets including dogs, cats, fish and hamsters. One of the more popular pet animals after cats and dogs are rabbits. Cute, cuddly and easy to care for, rabbits make excellent pets for small kids in large families and if you plan on bringing rabbits into your home make sure you carefully research the type of rabbit cages available and what makes sense for your rabbits.
First you have to decide if you will be keeping your rabbit(s) inside in a cage or outside in a hutch. Indoor rabbit cages have the advantage of keeping your furry friend away from larger predator animals and foul weather including heavy rains and cold air. When you know where the cage will be kept then you can start thinking about how large a cage you will need depending on the number of rabbits you will have and what size each will be. You don't want a rabbit cage to be too small since the rabbit will grow and soon run out of room and won't be very comfortable in his home.
Experts recommend using a cage that is approximately four times the size of the rabbit being caged. This will leave ample room for the bunny to hop around without feeling constricted. You will also want to check on the type of mesh wire being used for the cage and the spacing in between so your rabbits don't accidentally slip out when you are asleep. Many rabbit owners have trouble finding a cage that is ideal for their homes and will end up rigging their own in line with pens for puppies and kittens. Combining the rabbit cage with grid shelving and other safe materials allows for owners to custom build a holding pen that will keep the rabbits safe from harm and easy to watch over.
Wire cages will require some form of flooring to give the rabbits a more comfortable surface for sleeping on and moving over. Rabbits have delicate feet and a wire cage floor can cause injury to their feet bottoms so be sure to cover wire floors with soft mats or even burlap to offer some cushioned support.
Lastly, when choosing a rabbit cage for your bunny pets make sure it comes equipped with a solid door unit that will allow you to safely keep the rabbits inside at night or when you are away. You can find doors that open outwards, slide up and down, open from the top of the cage and even some that the rabbit can manipulate to let himself in or out. Depending on your needs and the safety of the rabbits choose a door system that is easy to use and can be counted on to lock when you need it shut.
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