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QUESTIONS CONCERNING A GOOD HOME FOR RABBITS
Does my rabbit need a cage?
Your rabbit does not necessarily need a cage, but an enclosure may be useful, especially when first arriving and while being trained. If you do select a cage, make sure it does not have a wire bottom. Living on wire will make their feet sore. Rabbits can be litter pan trained and enjoy daily exercise time.
Can my rabbit live outside?
Some may think since rabbits live outside, it is okay for their new companion to do so. Many factors make living outside extremely unsafe, including: weather conditions, predators, parasites, etc.
Rabbits don’t play, do they?
Rabbits enjoy playing, chewing, and tossing things! Make sure you designate toys and objects you want them to play with or chew on!
What new owners should
know about keeping a
rabbit happy in its home.
RABBIT HOUSING
OAHS
1925 Shelter Ct Oshkosh, WI 54901
920.424.2128 www.oahs.org
Getting a New Rabbit? Items You Will Need:
• Roomy pen or other habitat
• Litter box & Litter
• Pellet bowl or feeder
• Water bottle/crock
• Toys
• Pet carrier
Learn more about:
• Appropriate cage/enclosing
options
• Suitable living conditions
• How much space is enough
• When to give more space for
your companion
• Good toy options
An active rabbit is a happy
rabbit!
If you ever notice your rabbit
running and kicking their legs in the
air, nothing is wrong. This action is
called a “binky,” and rabbits do it
when they are happy!
BIGGER SPACES ARE BETTER FOR YOUR ANIMAL’S OVERALL
HEALTH
For More Information Visit www.oahs.org or
www.rabbit.org
• A rabbit’s home should be 4-6 times
the size of your bunny when it is
entirely stretched out.
• Enclosure sizes should also be
chosen with the size of the rabbit and
his or her exercise needs in mind.
• Guideline: At least 8 square feet of
enclosure space combined with at
least 24 square feet of exercise space
outside of the cage.
• Get creative! Build (or buy) a two-
story condo with the floors connected
by a ramp – The rabbit(s) will enjoy
roaming around their new living area!
• Consider an exercise pen designed
for puppies – these make great
housing and training tools.
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO LET MY RABBIT RUN LOOSE IN THE
HOUSE?
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF SELECTING
APPROPRIATE HOUSING
• Gradually offer the rabbit more
access to bunny-proofed areas as
their training improves.
• Beginning with a specific room is a
good starting point. Allow more
space as you feel comfortable.
• Use a baby gate or another object
(exercise pen or other barrier) to
block access to other areas.
• Even when a rabbit has a lot of
room to run, it still may get bored.
Provide the rabbit with plenty of
options to keep it busy. For
example: using boxes, sticks,
magazines and phone books will
keep your rabbit occupied!