Ideas for a Rabbit Cage

Rabbit cages offer a safe place for pet rabbits kept inside the house or in a barn, and can come in many shapes and sizes. Cages can be made of wood, wire or metal. Each type has both positive and negative characteristics that need to be weighed when choosing a house for your pet. Ultimately, you want to provide your rabbit with a place to feel safe and secure.

  1. Wooden Cages

    • Wooden cages are great for protecting an outdoor rabbit. They look more appealing than metal or wire cages, and are sturdy. Outside, your rabbit requires protection from predators like dogs, raccoons and possibly wolves or other wild animals depending on the region you live. Your rabbit also needs adequate shelter from rain, sun and even wind. Wooden cages can have either floors that are solid or made of wire. Wire floors will allow the rabbit's droppings to fall out of the cage, which makes it easier to keep the cage clean. Floors that are solid are more comfortable on your rabbit's feet, however you will need to give your rabbit a litter pan so that it doesn't soil its living space. Wooden cages might be somewhat difficult to keep clean since wood absorbs liquids such as urine.

    Wire Cages

    • Wire cages are designed to be easy to clean. They may come with a tray underneath the wire floor, which will catch the rabbit's droppings. If you are planning to keep your rabbit in the house, wire cages are a better choice than wooden cages, since they are easier to clean and do not absorb urine. Wire cages also sometimes come with a solid plastic floor that allows you to cover with bedding. Some cages may also be on a stand with wheels so that you can easily transport your rabbit from one part of the house to another. If you are not housing a pet rabbit, but breeding rabbits or have several rabbits you need cages for, a good idea for cages are ones that stack (usually referred to as rabbit condos). Stackable cages are designed to save space when you need more than one or two cages.

    Plastic or Glass Cages

    • Most pet stores keep their rabbits on display in an open-topped glass or plastic enclosure with a wooden or plastic base. You may choose to design a rabbit cage similar to this, as long as it is high enough that your rabbit will not jump out. This type of cage should only be used indoors so that rain, weather and predators cannot harm your rabbit.

    Design Your Own Cage

    • Take a look at cage design plans and get ideas online. You may choose to build a basic cage from wood or wire. Your rabbit will be happy as long as it safe and secure, so a wide variety of materials can be used to create a viable rabbit cage. It depends on your resources, preferences, time and budget.