2013 Cages You've Made

Blue eyes · Mar 21, 2013

We have an old thread showing cages from 2012. I thought it would be time to start a new thread with current cages.

I suggest people post photos but refrain from posting too many back & forth comments. That way the thread will be loaded with photos, rather than commentary.

So let's see your cages! :dancingorig:

Blue eyes · Mar 21, 2013

Since NIC cages are often recommended on this forum and since they vary in size & shape, I'll start by posting an old NIC cage of mine. Sorry the 2nd photo is a pic of a pic...

Blue eyes · Mar 23, 2013

:bump

Kizza · Mar 23, 2013

Very nice. I wish i could have my bunnies inside, but at least they are under shelter in our covered area out the back

I am planning on making a new enclosure next week so my bunnies can see each other (trying to bond them) so I will post some pics when it all comes together!

I'm interested to see other peoples outdoor cages

doughe22 · Mar 24, 2013

My husband built our bunny a 6 ft long, 2 ft wide, two story cage. Our bun absolutely loves it! Its made from a 5 shelf steel shelving unit constructed in the side by side configuration instead of vertically. He then modified an x-pen and attached it to the sides. The doors open on each side, so I can get to my buns food and litter box easily. He tiled the wooden shelves then carpeted the first floor. Initially he made a ramp, but my bun prefers stairs so he made those after this picture was taken. There is clear plexi glass around the sides to keep hay and litter from being kicked out, as well as up the back to prevent my bun from getting to the wires. He also wrapped the top two shelves in teal fabric and put glass over it to make it pretty

Because its made from a shelving unit it can double as an entertainment center.

lyndym · Mar 24, 2013

So happy this thread exists, I've been planning on making an NIC cage once my two are bonded and can use the inspiration!

Question for NIC cage owners - how large is your largest bun? My boy is about 8 pounds, I'm not sure if he'd be too large for an NIC cage that is one cube-height between levels.

Blue eyes · Mar 24, 2013

^^^The french lop in the first NIC cage (middle level) was about 9 lbs. You can see that the cage is made so that there are areas that are 2 grids in height. And with NICs, the shelf levels can be at any height - even middle of a grid. So you can make the cage taller and put shelves every 1 1/2 grids.

Everyone's cage photos are welcome even if you've already posted them on the older 2012 thread. It would be nice to have a huge variety of cage options available for newcomers to see!

Watermelons · Mar 24, 2013

Guys remember, lets keep this post more for pictures and less chatter. I know it never happens but we can at least try!

Maybe when posting a photo of your cage we can give some stats about how many, age, breed/weight of rabbits living in that cage and how much free time they get.

And so I dont break the rule now,
Heres my old NIC cage. I cant find pics of it currently but this is back just after I got my 2 and they were only about 3 months old at the time, 1-2lbs each.
Their current cage is the same 2x3, but now 2 storys high and the shelf is 2x2, with ceramic tile as the flooring as they liked to eat the towels. They dont get much for free time in the house but spend most of the summer in a roofed x-pen outside.

Set up at 3.5mts for spay/neuter recovery.

Outdoor set-up

Blue eyes · Mar 25, 2013

Here's another "cage" type -- an x-pen.

Hey, Imbrium, can you post your collosal NIC cage?
Lisa (Agnes the Lion), do you have pics too??

Blue eyes · Mar 30, 2013

Where are photos of everyone's cages???

Here's another... (temp one used while bonding)

MiserySmith · Apr 3, 2013

This is Peppys newest cage setup when opened. He gets the open side shut at night times but during the day it works as a nice gate.

Kittiebot · Apr 4, 2013

Here is Mordin's condo before he moved in, notice how clean it is! Not anymore! My husband and I made it using the storage cubes from Amazon. The bottom is a hard rubbery plastic mat we found at home depot that just happened to be the perfect size. The ramps are covered in a durable entry way carpet mat also from home depot.

whitelop · Apr 4, 2013

Ellie doesn't have a NIC cage, but I did "make" her cabinet cage she has now.
Its not completely finished, I still have to put a shelf in there for her, so she can utilize the whole cage because its taller than it is wide.

With the door closed. It has hardware cloth on the door.

The inside. She definitely needs a shelf.

PwnzorsNTittylwinks · Apr 4, 2013

This is Franks cage, we expanded it by adding a third level last month. he loves it. the top level is the right hieght so he can just walk over to the chair which is pretty much his now. he is the only one who actually uses it so we just call it 'franks chair'. but the top is linoleum with a removable fabric square thats mainly there for a soft spot and as a place he can hop down from because his back legs used to kick out when jumping down at first. the second level is removable and fleece with motorcycles.. and the bottom level is linoleum with a grass mat under his food bowls and water bottle. excuse the litter boxes. lol

also we have bowling pins for the top for him to knock down but they were in one of his boxes during the pictures. lol usually they are scattered around.

Acacia-Berry · Apr 5, 2013

I posted in the other thread but I just took more pics to show its recent-ness. The second one is looking down through the top, the last pic is it all closed up. This is ugly but the cat wouldn't stop sticking his paws in at her (he has a high prey drive, but Bunny's not afraid). Sorry about the mess of it, but we all know what its like!! :bunnyheart

hanamuffins · Apr 6, 2013

Awesome! What a wonderful idea!

DixieDoodle · Apr 7, 2013

inside and out

XXL dog crate with added level for a flemish, carpet on bottom for traction

losho · Apr 8, 2013

Hmm I'm not sure if the picture worked..? Anyway Ziggy has a single story critter nation attached to a dog crate with three different levels. Plenty of space for a tiny little guy!

Imbrium · Apr 8, 2013

Blue eyes said:
Where are photos of everyone's cages???

Here's another... (temp one used while bonding)

I'd post, but I posted in the 2012 thread and haven't made a cage this year... unless you wanna count the glider cage I'm making

Shmoo06 · Apr 10, 2013

I just redid my xpen set up a little. I moved it in front of my tv, so I have more room to walk, and I'm using it as a barricade to keep them away from the things over there. lol. I really want to get rid of the store bought cages because they're a pain in the butt to clean, but I'm scared they'll lose their good habits since that's where they've always had their litter boxes. I'm trying out just taking the cage top off of one for now. I'm hoping to eventually either make an NIC cage or get another xpen to get rid of the other store bought cage.
It's kind of hard to see in the picture.

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