Housing Your Rabbits
Rabbits can be kept in various types of enclosures, both indoors and outdoors. When considering housing options for rabbits, it's important to keep their safety and well-being in mind. The choice of materials for cages and houses is crucial, as rabbits have a tendency to chew on almost anything. It's essential to ensure that the materials used are safe, secure, and durable. If keeping rabbits indoors, it's also necessary to make the accessible areas "rabbit-proof" to prevent any accidents. Regardless of the chosen housing method, the primary goal is to provide a safe environment that protects rabbits from harm, predators, and harsh weather conditions.
Wire Mesh Cages

Wire mesh or hardware cloth is a popular material used for constructing rabbit cages. There are different options available for wire mesh materials, and it's important to choose the correct types and construction designs for optimal results.
Galvanized wire is commonly used and considered a good choice. Galvanized cage wire can be categorized into two types of galvanization techniques.
Galvanized After Welded - Galvanized Before Welded
Always Use Galvanized After Welded Wire

The image shows the application of welding.
Galvanized After Welded means that the wire was covered with galvanization after it was welded. This process ensures that the welded parts are also covered in galvanization, providing protection from the environment.
Do Not Use Galvanized Before Welded Wire
Galvanized Before Welded means that the wire was covered with galvanization before it was welded. This technique leaves the welded parts unprotected from the environment, making them prone to rust and decomposition at a faster rate, despite the wire being covered.
Wood Cages

Wood cages can be a great option, but it's important to incorporate wire mesh flooring to allow urine and feces to pass through. It is crucial to prevent rabbits from sitting on a cage floor soiled with urine or feces as it can lead to health problems and unclean living conditions.
When using a wood cage, be attentive to your rabbit's chewing behavior. Even though most wood cages have metal wire inside, there may be areas where chewing is possible. Providing other safe wood items for them to chew on can help keep them occupied and prevent them from damaging their home.
What is the proper cage size?
Small Breeds:
Small breeds, such as the Mini Lop, require a cage that is at least:
Width: 24 inches (61 cm)
Length: 30 inches (76 cm)
Height: 18 inches (46 cm)
Length: 30 inches (76 cm)
Height: 18 inches (46 cm)
Medium to Large Breeds:
Medium to large breeds, such as the New Zealand and the Rex, require a larger cage that is at least:
Width: 30 inches (76 cm)
Length: 36 inches (91 cm)
Height: 18 inches (46 cm)
Length: 36 inches (91 cm)
Height: 18 inches (46 cm)
Giant Breeds:
Giant breeds, such as the Flemish Giant, require the largest cage that is at least:
Width: 36 inches (91 cm)
Length: 48 inches (122 cm)
Height: 24 inches (61 cm)
Length: 48 inches (122 cm)
Height: 24 inches (61 cm)