cage possibly big enough for 2, 2.5 pound rabbits?

[Sammiesmama]

I know someone that is getting rid of a cage they were using for kittens and I was wondering if it might work for my 2 girls that only weigh around 2.5 pounds at 6 months old. This is just like the cage http://www.petedge.com/catalog/prod...ateType=1. I thought if maybe I could build some ramps and possibly have to make some resting places this might actually work for them or would it be too small? The dimensions of the cage is 35 1/2" L x 22 1/4" W x 48" H I figured if this would work it would save me some money and time trying to build a NIC cage.

 

[MiserySmith]

Rabbits don't use as much height as they do hopping space. If you used something and made a whole middle floor I think it would work for a couple months until they're larger.. but it's hard to tell its real size.

 

[Korr_and_Sophie]

It could work as a cage. It would be a good idea to make a 2nd floor with a hole so they can get up and down (maybe a ramp or steps up if it is high). You could even do 2-3 levels in the cage since it is taller.
The levels in the picture are not really great for rabbits and the distance between the levels would not be safe for a rabbit to jump back and forth.

I do think a cage with a bigger floor space is better, but still using levels. Once you add in litter boxes, food dishes, toys, beds and other stuff, it can take up a fair bit of space. A pair of rabbits does need more space to more around and be able to get away from each other if they want to, so you can have one on a level and one somewhere else.

The rabbits I have who have levels do use them. I do have their pellets and water on the level, but they would be using the levels anyway. They seem to like to be up higher and be able to see more.

 

[ldoerr]

I like the look of those cages from a color standpoint but that is about it. Not much hopping room at all. Their accessories will take up most of the floor space with that cage.

 

[Sammiesmama]

Thanks everyone! I guess I will just build them a NIC cage then. What size do most of you have and how many boxes of storage cubes did you need to build it? (also 4 cube box or 6 cube box?) How do you get in to clean it? I just rescued my girls almost 2 weeks ago and they are not litterbox trained so I need a cage I can clean easily.

 

[Korr_and_Sophie]

For 2, I would go 2X4 and at least 2 tall. You can add levels as well to give more space. It takes 32 girds to do the cage with a roof, but does not include levels. This would be 2-3 boxes of grids depending on the number in the box and what exactly what you want to build. A taller cage will need more grids.

I only go 2 grids deep so I can reach the back of the cage easily (I do have one that is 3 deep but the bottom slides out for cleaning, that is the only way it would fit in the space). I like big doors, at least 2 grids wide and preferably 2 tall. Try to not block the door opening with levels.
When you make the bottom, I find it easier to have the coroplast all on the inside of the bars. You may need something to keep them from chewing. Sides at least 4" tall are also good, but you can go taller if you want.
When I clean, I first take out all the stuff in the cage (litter box, toys, dishes, etc) and the rabbit if needed. I then shake out the blanket (fleece) and sweep up all the hay, poop and whatever else is there. Then I spray with a vinegar and water mix and wipe up with paper towel. I clean the litter boxes and bowls, put a clean blanket in and put everything back. It usually takes me about 15-20 minutes per cage to totally clean it depending on the rabbit.