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Rabbit.
Significance
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A rabbit cage is necessary for a rabbit to feel it has a safe place to go. Rabbits love to run and play, but they also like small places to hide when feeling threatened or as a place to rest. Cages provide that safe haven as well as a place to eat, drink and use the litter pan.
Types
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There are two basic types of cages: wood hutches and wire cages.
Features
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Rabbit in a wire cage. Wood hutches have a designer look but do not last as long because of a rabbit's constant need to chew. Wood hutches can also be made by pet owners but must not use treated pine wood, which has chemicals that are toxic to the rabbit if ingested.
Wire cages are not as stylish but last longer and are more practical. Wire cages come in two forms: solid bottom and mesh bottom. Mesh bottoms cause a threat to rabbit's feet; rabbits do not have pads on the surface of their feet like cats and dogs, so they develop bumblefoot, sores on the bottom of their feet, when stepping on mesh bottom cages. Solid bottom cages provide a soft surface for the rabbit's feet, especially when lined with shredded newspaper or wood chips.
Size
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The size of a cage should be four times the size of the rabbit. Even though they like small spaces, they also need enough floor room for exercise if spending many hours in the cage.
Considerations
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Two-story cages look fun and roomy but are unnecessary. Rabbits are not natural climbers and prefer floor room to height.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Rabbit Cages
There are many rabbit cages on the market, and each has its pros and cons. At first glance it may seem easy to choose from a stylish hutch and a simple cage but burrow further into their differences and you may reconsider.