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[bluemini]

What is the appropriate size cage for a buck and doe ? I havent raised any rabbits like litters in over a year now so im trying to get new cages,supplies and get a good start .

I used to keep bucks in 24 by 24 cages with an hour of exercise in pens but seems a bit small to me now .

And does always got large pens when they had litters .

The buck I have now is inside and has a HUGE 3 story cage but its TOO much for him ! I have looked on a few sites and have gotten diff. requirements for all . Its for Mini Rex by the way .

 

[bunnylovincowgirl]

According to the ARBA and the USDA, the minimum hutch size is 3/4 square foot of cage space per pound of body weight. However, most breeders keep their rabbits in larger cages. But you don't want the cage to be too large or you will have trouble catching the bunnies!

A good size for a mini rex doe and litter is 24 x24 to 24 x30. Bucks can be housed in 18 x 24. Of course, the more they come out to play the smaller you can go with the cage size, to some extent.

 

[bluemini]

According to the ARBA and the USDA, the minimum hutch size is 3/4 square foot of cage space per pound of body weight. However, most breeders keep their rabbits in larger cages. But you don't want the cage to be too large or you will have trouble catching the bunnies!

A good size for a mini rex doe and litter is 24 x24 to 24 x30. Bucks can be housed in 18 x 24. Of course, the more they come out to play the smaller you can go with the cage size, to some extent.

Okay,thank you ! Yeah I have a smaller building also so the smaller cages and big outside pens work well for me

Also,,my neighbor built me a rabbit hutch about 2 years or so ago and he made a wood floor which I hated ! But now I find its easier,and cleaner for me to littertrain them ,so could wood floors work ?

 

[bunnylovincowgirl]

Well sure! In the old days people raised rabbits on wooden floors of course, and some people still do. In fact, it's common in the UK. People prefer wire because it's easier to keep clean, but wood still works.

 

[bluemini]

Well sure! In the old days people raised rabbits on wooden floors of course, and some people still do. In fact, it's common in the UK. People prefer wire because it's easier to keep clean, but wood still works.

Okay ,wire is easier but with wood floors in the building and my neighbor building me free hutches id rather have wood


Also about how many sides have to be wire ? On the last one he put in a divider(wood) and all sides were wood which I hated but one strip across the front near the doors were wired . Hard to explain but def. going to be more wire this time .

I also have 2 medium dog crates I use for cages so that will help,I think they are 18x24 . Im only going to start back out with 2 does and my buck I have now . I miss the little bunnys ):

 

[Ms. Research]

According to the ARBA and the USDA, the minimum hutch size is 3/4 square foot of cage space per pound of body weight. However, most breeders keep their rabbits in larger cages. But you don't want the cage to be too large or you will have trouble catching the bunnies!

A good size for a mini rex doe and litter is 24 x24 to 24 x30. Bucks can be housed in 18 x 24. Of course, the more they come out to play the smaller you can go with the cage size, to some extent.

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Especially if you have access to an outside run to allow them to stretch their legs and burn off excess energy, a smaller cage is perfect.

All I'm saying is this works for me and my bunnies. But it may not work for someone else.

The key is what's best for you. Trial and error. That's just the way it is.

 

[Rocky Knolls Rabbits]

Well sure! In the old days people raised rabbits on wooden floors of course, and some people still do. In fact, it's common in the UK. People prefer wire because it's easier to keep clean, but wood still works.

Growing up most of our hutches were wooden floors dad worked construction and would build them with scrap materials and he also picked a few up for free or a few dollars and some of those had wire floors. When I built my hutches I put in wooden floors since I made a 2 level hutch I didn't want to make any catch trays and between the two levels and wire is more expensive than plywood. So I'd say it's the preference of the user.

 

[Citylife]

I have hanging cages and Florida White meat rabbits. My males are around 5 lbs. I have them in 30x30 cages. I have one male who could easily be in a 24x24 as he is not active at all. Very mellow, laid back boy. But, I like bigger cages for breeding as I always put the females into the males cage. My does are in 30x30 cages and I have 2 ladies in 36x36 like my grow out pens. I am thinking mini-rex's are around the same size so here are my preferances. Hope it helps.

 

[bluemini]

thanks everyone ! At the moment they are building a new house so I have to wait a while longer on the hutches . I think I want litterboxes but then thats extra money to spend on bedding . but the pan/tray things at TSC cost alot here and therefor im not sure which option would be better ?