Indoor Rabbit Cages
Indoor rabbit cages have a plastic tray on the bottom and wire frame on top. The rabbit cage you choose will be influenced by the size of rabbit you want to keep in it and the amount of time your rabbit will spend shut in. Other points to consider are the door size, depth of the base and how easily it comes apart for cleaning.
An alternative to rabbit cages are dog crates.
Cage Size
Most manufacturers make the same cage in a variety of sizes aimed at different pets (eg hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits). Some cages described by manufactures as suitable for rabbits are much to small so look at the measurements for yourself don't rely on shop's descriptions. Only the very largest of commercial pet rabbit cages are actually suitable for rabbits.
Most cages are standard lengths, either 100cm (3’4”) or 120cm (4’). Occasionally you may find a 5’ (150cm) cage available but these are harder to find. The smaller (100cm) cages can be used as a base for a rabbit that is free range. Rabbits who only have supervised exercise out of the cage need larger cages. Anything smaller than this is not suitable for a rabbit.
Buy a cage that will fit your rabbit as an adult - babies grow up quickly so a small cage will need replacing within 6-8 weeks.
You should always get the biggest cage possible.
The largest cages I have found are:
| Cage | Length | Width | Height | Floor Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferplast Rabbit 160 Cage | 156cm | 77cm | 62cm | 1.20 sq m |
| Liberta Rabbit Retreat 150 Cage | 150cm | 75cm | 69cm | 1.13 sq m |
| Trixie Rabbit 150 Indoor Cage | 150cm | 74cm | 64cm | 1.11 sq m |
| Ferplast Rabbit 140 | 140cm | 71.5cm | 48cm | 1.00 sq m |
| Essegi 2 Storey Corner Cage | 100cm | 100cm | 86cm | 1.00 sq m |
| FOP Cage Cavia Maxi | 100cm | 100cm | 45cm | 1.00 sq m |
Note: Measurements are approximate.
However big your rabbit's cage is, it will still need daily exercise in a much larger area.
Cage Height
It's important that your rabbit's cage is tall enough for it to sit upright without having to crouch or knock its ears on the top. Some cages are aimed at guinea pigs and are not tall enough for a rabbit to stand up in. I have only included cages at least 18" tall in the rabbit cage list. This is a minimum height and medium-large rabbit breeds will need taller cages.
Cage Floor
Rabbit cages with wire bottoms will need covering or the wire removing; rabbits feet are not designed for these and they can cause injury. They are particularly unsuitable for rex breeds as they only have very thin coverings of fur on their feet.
