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Many new owners of rabbits tend to wonder how to best house their pets. They want the best for their rabbit and are curious how to best accomplish that. Rabbits are versatile and enchanting creatures that will adapt to their living quarters, but what is good for them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multi-level cages are good for rabbits. It gives them room to move, ways to avoid predators, and more functionality for living in general<\/strong>. Rabbits are suggested to have at least 8 sq. feet of living space, and the bigger the better. This gives the bunny plenty of room to stretch while contained<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Multi-Level Cages Are Good For Rabbits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rabbits love to move and be active, needing up to five hours of exercise each day in order to stay healthy and fit.<\/strong> But oftentimes they can’t just roam free in your yard or throughout your home. They need to be contained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a good cage for your rabbit is important and the cage should feel like a safe nest that the rabbit can be in when resting.<\/strong> So, the more the cage resembles a nest the better. It will create a good atmosphere that the rabbit will enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The functionality of the multi-level cage seems to take care of these needs for rabbits more often than not. They love a ramp function according to the House Rabbit Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can build or buy your rabbit a two-story \u201ccondo\u201d with the floors connected by a ramp\u2013they love this!<\/p>Rabbit.org (Source<\/a>)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Best Materials for Your Rabbit Cage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most cages that you can purchase are made from coated wire mesh that is safe for a rabbit to chew. The floors are typically made of a plastic material that is comfortable for the rabbit to stand and rest on. Wire flooring should be avoided as a floor for your rabbit.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some other good materials that can be used are rugs and carpets, as well as wood for the frame itself. But the rabbits will chew on their cage and could wear down these materials in particular. <\/strong>They are safe for the rabbits but may need to be replaced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many owners struggle with creating a run for their rabbit and whether they should use concrete or grass for the floor. Both have their perks but in most situations there is one clear winner. Find out more about using either of these in my article Concrete vs. Grass: What Is Best for a Rabbit Run here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DID YOU KNOW<\/strong>?<\/p>

Some magazine paper and even newspapers can be toxic to your rabbit and the last thing you want to do is use these in your rabbit’s cage. How can you tell if the magazine, newspaper, or other paper that you’re thinking of using is toxic to your rabbit before using it? Find out in my article Ask the Vet: Is Newspaper Safe for a Rabbit Cage<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Other Good Cages for Your Rabbit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A rabbit hutch or multi-level cage is a great cage for your rabbit, but may not be the best for your situations. There are many different options for rabbit cages<\/strong>, ranging from simple wire cages to cages that are large and give the rabbit the ability to exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small cages provide a simple place for rabbits to sleep and eat but may create a living space that is too confined.<\/strong> It would be suggested that these types of cages are not where the rabbit will spend the majority of its time. You will need to bring it out more often for exercise opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some owners create a large area enclosure in a yard or field for the rabbits to live in with lots of room for the rabbit to exercise. These cages may be more open to the elements but could be attached to a hutch which would be very good for the rabbits to exercise when they want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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