Extra Large Size Pet Cages
Why size matter in building or buying a rabbit hutch/cage?
Size does matter and it is important to consider when you intend to build a hutch or buy it from the market. The reason why it has to be large or extra large is for your pet to freely move around the corners. Other than this, here are the following lists of reasons about why;
1. Your pet becomes bored
Due to the lack of space, your rabbit/s will be bored wherein it will simply sleep all day long and only awakes when it’s hungry. Anyway, if you are spending too much time with your pet by taking it out of its cage to play regularly then it will be fine but in most cases not all pet owner does.
2. Less Exercise
Since your rabbit lack some movement on its/their constricted space, this result in less physical exercise. This may also lead into obesity but not unless when you are taking it/them off out of the cage to play with regularly.
3. Unhealthy Environment
Less space could also result into an unhealthy environment for your beloved pet/s. It’s because small spaces can easily be fouled with urine and feces.
Double Decker Rabbit Hutch
The most highly recommended type of rabbit hutch is the Double Decker wherein some may call it 2 story or two leveled floors. These types of designs offer practical and flexible shelter for your pet with several good features. If you intend to buy a ready-made hutch then the following are the things that you have to consider;
1. The size of the cage
It has already been discussed above why you need to choose the largest size of hutch that you can afford to buy. By owning large sized hutch, you will be able to avoid those negative outcomes.
2. Weather protection
There are three weather conditions that could put your pet at risk. These are extreme-heat, cold and dampness. Thus you have to choose hutches with waterproof coverings and a well-crafted nest box. Apart from the waterproof coverings and nest-box, good ventilation is of vital importance since trapped hot-air could kill your pet and you do not want that to happen.
3. Bottom floor
The bottom floor of the hutch should be made out of metal mesh wherein your rabbit’s waste could easily fall through making the cleaning process an easy task. But ensure that there is also some portion of the floor made of solid foundation. This is to avoid your rabbit’s foot from developing sore hocks which could lead into possible infections. According to the experts, a treated wood floor that doesn't moist is highly suggested.
4. A ramp that leads into the upper level
Since your rabbits also need some physical exercise, it is best to choose a Double Decker type of hutch that has a ramp that goes into the upper floor. You can help them familiarize their new home by placing their food at the top level when they are at the bottom level or vice-versa.
6 comments:
I have to tell you that having a lot of rabbits will take plenty of your time. Based on my experience as a rabbit owner, you will have to spend half of your day just to maintain their hutches and to check their health. So before you decide to build or buy an extra-large hutch for the purpose of taking care several rabbit pets. You have to think again especially if its the first time you are to deal with these kinds of pets. My advise is for you to start with two pair of rabbits as mates and grow their numbers.
You are totally right Ivo Justah. Currently, I do own 6 rabbits as pets and I'm already spending 8 hours of my time just to take a look at them. I think, new rabbit pet owners should start from one.
I currently have one rabbit pet and I'm thinking of getting another one as its mate. However, I intend to keep them inside the house as Elmo claimed that they will achieved longer range of life-span.
Rabbits can increase their numbers rapidly where you might have ten of them in just a period of six months. I myself is already having a hard time on my six rabbits and I think its my limit. Taking more than six rabbits will take most of my time for other activities. Anyway, taking care of your rabbit pets is actually dependent on the availability of your time.
8 hours a day for 6 rabbits? Really? I own a farm with 65+ head of cattle and it doesn't take that a fraction of that time to get my hands on each one, give them a once over to make sure they are good and move on with other chores. And that's walking through pastures sized at more than 5 acres each to get around to seeing them all. I think that maybe someone is trying or over compensate here.
For an average rabbit owner like me, that's the time that it cost me. But for an expert and well experienced rabbit farm owner, just like you said, you can handle way a lot more.
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