Homemade Bunny Cages

Rabbits are social animals that like the company of other rabbits as well as humans. They love attention and petting and are extremely curious about things around them. They love to chew on things such as phone cords, drapes and electric wires. If you want to own a rabbit but keep your home safe from its curious nature, a rabbit cage is a good option. These can be built with inexpensive materials.

  1. Best Option for Cages

    • The best types of homemade rabbit cages are made of welded wire. Wire cages are more durable than wood and may even reduce occurrences of disease since they are easier to disinfect and clean.

    Put Your Bunny in a Cube

    • Cube cages are popular because of their adaptability. These wire-frame cubes originally were designed for storage or shelving. When put together, they make wonderful cages because they can offer a variety of sizes and levels. They also are easy to resize or tear down for travelling. Join the cubes with plastic fastening clips or cable ties. Make a door by using twist ties or cable ties as hinges. Use a bull dog clip to create a latch. Use a piece of linoleum under the cage to catch waste products; cut the piece slightly larger than the cage to keep the edges away from the chewing bunny. If your bunny isn't too messy, the cube cage can sit on newspaper instead.

    An Easy Rabbit Pen

    • Another easy option for a homemade cage is a puppy pen, available at pet supply stores. The cage should be large enough to hold essentials such as food and water and give the rabbit ample room in which to move around. Puppy pens also have the benefit of portability. Place a rug or plastic doormat underneath the pen to protect flooring or carpets. Some puppy pens do not have tops, so the sides must be high enough to prevent the bunny from jumping out.

    Short-Term Housing

    • For inexpensive, short-term housing, use a durable plastic container found in stores such as Home Depot or Walmart. For ventilation, remove a section from the lid and cover the hole with a piece of durable screening. Staple the wire mesh to the outside of the lid. Cut a door out of one side of the container. Consider attaching a store-bought pet door with a latch so the rabbit is contained when you are not in the room. This option should only be used for short-term housing since it does not allow your bunny to see the world around him, which is one of his favorite pastimes.