Often asked: What To Put In A Rabbit Cage?

What do you put in bottom of rabbit cage?

Here is a list of the best rabbit cage floor options:

• Straw / Hay.
• Newspaper.
• Cardboard.
• Wood Shaving.
• Clay Litter.
• Carpet.
• Old Towels or Sheets.
• Floor Mats.

What do rabbits need in their enclosure?

Your rabbits ‘ enclosure needs to be well-ventilated and have adequate shade to prevent it from becoming too hot. An entry and exit hole should be made at each end of the hutch where air can circulate. The enclosure also needs to have a part that is weather proof, dry and warm. Hutches need to be well ventilated.

What can I use for bedding in my rabbit’s cage?

The best bedding for rabbits can help to keep your pet healthy for longer. A rabbit’s bedding must keep them safe, comfortable, and warm. Rabbits often eat their bedding, so it cannot be toxic. Shredded paper, Aspen shreds, specialist litter or pellets, and hay are all safe options.

What is the best bedding for rabbits?

Bedding for rabbits

• Softwood litters i.e. pine shavings or sawdust.
• Megazorb (UK only)
• Paper pulp bedding.
• Wood pellets.
• Paper pellets.
• Shredded cardboard.
• Straw.
• Hay. Hay should always be freely available for your rabbit to eat but it also makes a good bedding and helps to keep hutch rabbits warm and cosy.

Should I cover my rabbits cage at night?

Covering the cage can be the best way to ensure your rabbit can calm down at night. When there’s nothing better to do than sleep, they’ll find it easier to wind down. Just be sure to only cover it when they’re sleeping, and leave room for ventilation.

Can you put a blanket over a rabbit cage?

All domesticated rabbits like blankets and pillows in the home. You ‘ll likely be tempted to place similar items in your pet’s hutch for added comfort. Blankets and towels are great additions to a rabbit’s home. Just avoid old, threadbare blankets with holes as paws can be trapped.

Is it cruel to keep rabbits indoors?

But please don’t think that keeping rabbits indoors is cruel. It isn’t. Indoor rabbits live longer and are generally more sociable than rabbits that live outside. It’s more convenient (and warmer for the bunnies ) if they’re just chilling in the living room.

What do rabbits like to sleep on?

Rabbits enjoy sleeping on soft and comfortable materials. Consider providing your bunnies with pillows and blankets. Some animals may require extra bedding cover during winter. However, avoid providing your rabbits with too many blankets and pillows because the bunnies can quickly overheat.

Is it cruel to keep a rabbit in a hutch?

In a small hutch her body fills the whole living area. Rabbits need to run, jump, stretch up, dig and forage – it’s cruel to keep a rabbit alone and in a hutch.

What bedding is bad for rabbits?

Shredded paper, straw, and paper pulp bedding are not great choices for the litter box. Pine and cedar shavings should be avoided for use in bedding or litter for rabbits. They are toxic and can lead to liver complications.

How often should you clean rabbit cage?

As a general rule, clean your rabbit’s hutch or cage thoroughly at least once a week. 1 However, your rabbit’s cage might need deep cleaning more often, depending on the size of the cage and how well your rabbit is litter-trained. If you have more than one rabbit, it will need to be cleaned more often.

How much bedding do you put in a rabbit cage?

Put down 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) of bedding at a minimum, making sure it’s evenly distributed from corner to corner. If you ‘re using hay, mound it around the edges of the cage so that your rabbit can graze while still having an open area near the center for playing and sleeping.

How often do you change rabbit bedding?

The bedding should be changed at regular intervals to keep the cage smelling fresh and the rabbit feeling comfortable. The bedding should be completely changed and the cage cleaned once every month or two (more frequently if the rabbit urinates outside the litter box).

What kind of toys do rabbits like?

Here are some suggested toys for rabbits:

• Straw or wicker baskets.
• Straw placemats and rugs or paper-plate holders.
• Paper-towel or toilet-paper rolls (You can stuff these with hay for extra fun.)
• Large brown paper grocery bags (These are a fun place for bunnies to hide.)