We have a rabbit hutches to match any type of rabbit, if you need large rabbit hutches or small rabbit hutches then look no further. We also stock the extensive Trixie Natura rabbit hutches range. Don't forget your rabbit needs to be comfortable and have enough room to hop around, if you are on a tight budget then you can shop for rabbit hutches by price. We also stock rabbit cages and rabbit hutches with runs.
Do You Need Rabbit Hutches?
When you first decided to get a rabbit, did you think you would let it roam freely around your house? well you may want to think twice and consider getting a rabbit hutch. A bunny can get into places you can't and it leaves behind evidence that there is a resident rabbit, in other words lots of droppings! And if you have other furry friends in the house, the bunny may not want to leave his/her hidey hole to roam around the house, especially if the other friends are a bit bigger. So for your bunny's safety and your home's, you may decide you need a rabbit hutch or cage. When considering which hutch or cage to buy, you need to keep a few things in mind, the hutch should be a bunny's retreat, a safe haven and home. Then there are a few guidelines to keep in mind as well like these; the budget, the size of the rabbit hutch, Where is it going to be and what should it be made of.
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Things to look for in rabbit hutches or cages.
First, if your bunny is of the dwarf species and will not get any bigger than eight pounds, you can get by with a cage at least 24 inches by 36 inches whereas the bigger sizes, at minimum, need 30 inches by 36 inches. So it figures that your bunny needs a home that is at least four times his/her size.
Second thing is giving both of you, meaning your bunny and you, room to move around while the hutch or cage is being cleaned or other needs being cared for. Besides the usual items like a food dish and water bottle, the hutch/cage needs room for the bunny to hop and play in. Yes, they love to play. Try a balloon sometime to see for yourself. To keep your bunny from getting bored, give him/her some toys and chew treats. Expert suggested toys are a cardboard box filled half way with dirt to satisfy bunny's need to dig, cardboard to chew, even old phone books. If you can't find any rabbit safe toys, try some baby toys.
Third thing, if your bunny is confined to the hutch for extended periods of time, you really need plenty of space for him/her to move around. If space in your home or yard is limited...go up! There are hutches that are multi-leveled with the levels connected by ramps.
Fourth thing to keep in mind is what kind of flooring does the hutch/cage have. If it has wire, consider adding a more solid area for the bunny to rest. Put a bunny bed on this area. This way the bunny has a place to rest and at the same time allows for an easy clean up since the wire floors are over a pull out tray. When putting in some kind of bunny friendly litter, it is best to use straw, recycled paper, aspen style wood shavings. DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING! red cedar bedding, cat litter or pine shavings.
Fifth thing is... avoid housing more than one bunny in the same hutch. Unless the bunnies have been spayed or neutered. Yes, they can be "fixed." Having your bunny fixed is a good idea because rabbits multiply faster than you can find homes for them. The males tend to fight with each other as well as the females for either space to have babies or to breed. The only time that the bunnies should be together is in a neutral place and be supervised.
