Rabbits!

[BunnyLover44]

I'm no help because I always raised my rabbits in all wire cages. I would think it would be difficult to keep a solid bottom cage clean and dry.

Sorry I dont think I was specific... It has no bottom ad i was wondering if I should but wire as the bottom. This is what it looks like :

In the middle section it has a tray but the sides are bottomless, do you think a rabbit could dig underneath?

 

[PoultryPower]

They could definitely dig underneath. I took in a rabbit from a lady who lost her other rabbit to a raccoon after the bunny dug out of her cage. She was sure it was the rabbit that dug the hole and not the raccoon because she had seen the rabbit working at the hole.

I built a cage similar to this and put plywood in as a floor. I fill it with orchard grass and clean it about once every 2 weeks (should clean it more). Works well and the rabbits love the hay.

Here's a pic:

 

[Bunnylady]

They could definitely dig underneath. I took in a rabbit from a lady who lost her other rabbit to a raccoon after the bunny dug out of her cage. She was sure it was the rabbit that dug the hole and not the raccoon because she had seen the rabbit working at the hole.

I built a cage similar to this and put plywood in as a floor. I fill it with orchard grass and clean it about once every 2 weeks (should clean it more). Works well and the rabbits love the hay.

Here's a pic:

I'm glad this design is working for you. For anyone else that may be in the process of designing a rabbit cage/enclosure, chicken wire is usually not a good choice. The wires are just twisted together, not woven or welded, so a strong, determined predator (like a dog) can pull an opening in it fairly easily. If you have a rabbit that has a tendency to chew on the wire, they can actually chew through it. Also, you need to watch any area where the rabbits might be peeing on the wire; wire this fine rusts through very quickly.

 

[Chaoticchickens]

Aaaaaaaah so cute fluffies!! I love ny bunnies. I have two flemish giants and my fave is.my white albino bunny chops. Adore him he currently weighs 7 kilos and is an absolute beast!

Way to cute. OMG

 

[Chaoticchickens]

Hi I'm Cierra and I raise holland lops and netherland dwarfs for show and pet! Here are some of my bunnies:

This is CBB'S Top Gun's Maverick

CBB'S King Solomon

CBB'S Roody Rue

CBB's Chocolate Delight

CBB'S Blues Clues


My first litter:

And my two brood does

Your NDs are so cute. I also raise some.

 

[PoultryPower]

I'm glad this design is working for you. For anyone else that may be in the process of designing a rabbit cage/enclosure, chicken wire is usually not a good choice. The wires are just twisted together, not woven or welded, so a strong, determined predator (like a dog) can pull an opening in it fairly easily. If you have a rabbit that has a tendency to chew on the wire, they can actually chew through it. Also, you need to watch any area where the rabbits might be peeing on the wire; wire this fine rusts through very quickly.

Oh yes, this is very true.

I was using the picture as a reference for the plywood bottom, but good on you for adding in the reminder about the wire. It was a big mistake using the chicken wire, I've had some problems with it. I highly suggest avoiding it at all costs when making rabbit cages.

 

[kimmerjo]

How high can rabbits jump????? I keep adding height to their "stalls" and the keep getting out... The "stalls" are about 3-4 ft high now . I didn't want to put a cover over them so my daughter's could pet and play with them without me having to help.

 

[Bunnylady]

Rabbits can climb, as well as jump.

Just for the fun of it, here are some trained jumpers:

 

[Piet]

On the poll the line "because they are great eating" is missing. That is why I have not voted yet. Piet

 

[BunnyLover44]

Rabbits can climb, as well as jump.

Just for the fun of it, here are some trained jumpers:

Love It!!!!