Need ideas for temporary cage

[tonyshuman]

Well, I have taken my two (4-5lbs each, Tony and Muffin) in the medium-size carrier seen here: http://www.petco.com/product/7397/Petmate-Double-Door-Deluxe-Pet-Carriers.aspx

And my bf's two netherland dwarves (2-3lb each, Frida and Benjamin) went in a carrier of this size: http://www.petco.com/product/5642/Petmate-Pet-Escorts-Portable-Kennels.aspx

We travel from Madison WI to near Atlanta, GA at least once a year with our bunnies, and they do fine in these cages. We make sure there's hay in there, plus a water bottle. We take the whole 12-13 hr trip in one go, with stops every few hours to regas and switch drivers. We also make sure they have blankets over the top so it's dark in there (but of course make sure it's not too hot).

Here are a few good pages: http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Transport/Carrier/Carrier.htm
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Transport/Car/Car.htm

I have heard it's better to put bunnies facing toward the side of the car, not facing front to back, that way they don't get as scared when the car accelerates and decelerates.

 

[lovebunnyok]

Wow! Thank you so much! I think I am going to get the smaller one. Tupper is about 3-4 lbs., and I think that will be good for him.

Thank you for the website with the tips too! I bookmarked it, and will definitely have it memorized by the time of the trip.

How do you keep his water bottle steady during the trip?

You are wonderful!! Thanks again!! :biggrin2:ink iris:

 

[tonyshuman]

I like to share!

I just use the normal water bottle carrier to keep the bottle still. It may leak a little.

 

[Orchid]

tonyshuman wrote:

I like to share!

I just use the normal water bottle carrier to keep the bottle still. It may leak a little.

Would what you suggest fora bun that only drinks from crocks and will not drink from bottles, for such a trip...thanks...

 

[tonyshuman]

Hmmm... Then I guess you would have to stop and give water at times. I'd hook up a bottle and see if they'll drink from it during the ride, and if not, bring a bowl and a bottle of water, and give water at stops every few hours.

 

[Korr_and_Sophie]

Small bird feed cups will work for water and pellets. I have these one for taking the bunnies to agility. http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2754286&lmdn=Bird
Don't fill the water up all the way as it will slosh around a bit. I also put the pellets a bit higher than the water so they don't get wet. I would put something absorbent under then just in case. You could also bring a small bowl to give water when you stop. A container with a lid will reduce that amount of water you throw away.

 

[JadeIcing]

I give water on stops not while driving. In an accident buns will get slammed around water bottle spouts could do major damage. Also there is the possibility of aspiration.

 

[petitlapin]

I would love to take Gus for a road trip a few hours away, then I wouldn't have to worry about a pet sitter, and we wouldn't miss him. This is encouraging. I hope your holiday travels go well.