Tips on Cube Cages for Rabbits

Rabbits need a large living space and most rabbit cages available for use inside the house aren't big enough for an adult rabbit. Cube cages have become a well known standard for rabbit owners because they're inexpensive and flexible. The squares for the storage cubes shape the walls and allow you to add different levels to the cage while a piece of corrugated plastic provides a waterproof base.

  1. Cage Dimensions

    • Design your cage based on the dimensions of your shelving cube squares. Corrugated plastic can be folded at any point to fit around the cage walls so it's better to start with the less flexible material and work from there. Connect the pieces at multiple points with zip ties or coated wire. Do the bottom row first to get the shape and then build the second row onto it.

    Door

    • Having a door on your cage that you can open allows your rabbit out to run around the house but still return to its litter box in the cage. Leave the cage perimeter unconnected at one point so you can swing a single panel of squares into the cage like a door. You can use a large paperclip to hold it closed when you need to keep your rabbit safely in its cage.

    Base

    • Corrugated plastic is a material used in some signs and comes large sheets of varying thickness. For a normal rabbit the 1/8-inch-thick corrugated plastic should be fine. A destructive rabbit may need 1/4 inch. Place the perimeter of the cage on the plastic and trace around the outside edge so you know where you need to fold it up. Bend the plastic along these lines and fold the corners up to create a box. You may need to score the back along the lines to get it to bend.

    Seal the Corners

    • If you have a rabbit that doesn't consistently use its litter box you may want to seal the corners to prevent leaking. Fill the cracks at the corner with caulk and allow it to dry completely before putting your rabbit in the cage. If your rabbit tries to chew on the caulk, cover it with a nontoxic tape. You shouldn't have a problem with chewing on the caulk if you make sure it's applied smoothly.