NIC Cages Only-Now Closed

[trixieismyfunnybunny]

hello everyone! i just lllllllluuuuvvvvvv these cages! i'm going to make one and get the supplies soon! (maybe even this weekend!) But, my parents will not let me keep my rabbit, Trixie inside, because my mom is allergic!(i still can't believe she let me get her!) but, how can i make it to fit my backyard and keep her safe form cats! (she sleeps inside her cage every night!) but can someone HHEEEEEELLLLLPPPP!!!!!

 

[naturestee]

Unfortunately they're not safe for outside unless they are in a secure shed or barn. I really don't think they'd stand up to a determined dog like a more solid wood or wire cage would.

Could you convince your parents to build a wooden shed or play house for her? They are popular rabbit homes in the UK where outside rabbits are more common. They provide good protection and lots of space, and you can put shelves inside for the rabbit to jump up on.

 

[aurora369]

I thought I'd share my new set up. Ryan and I built this set up just after Christmas break, and after we had our floors done we switched positions to what we have now.

Here's were we had them first:





Here's the new set up:





For some reason, my pictures got distorted when I uploaded them from my camera. But here are two more:




In the bottom one, you can see how I made the base for my cage. A plywood box, glued lino down, metal stripping around the top edge. It has worked wonderfully so far. More exepensive than coroplast, but will last much longer. Because the lino is completly flat, the buns can't chew on it and the metal stripping prevents chewing from the top down. And it's still a dream to clean, just spray with vinegar and wipe up.

--Dawn

 

[Flashy]

Michaela wrote:

Yeah Tracy that might have been me I always thought they seemed a bit expensive there though lol

Needs must, lol. With the explosion of bunnies we have here I had to do something drastic.

I was going to go to B&Q until I read that Slemka weren't sending any out, and so that wasn't at all helpful to me.

 

[trixieismyfunnybunny]

no dogs could jump into our backyard:grumpy:. and i have a dog and they are buds! she would NEVER do that to trixie(my bun):X

and plus------:biggrin2::biggrin2::biggrin2:

it's already made and in my backyard!

 

[Spring]

NIC cages really are not suitable at the least to have outdoors. They are not strong enough for predators, even if your dog is friendly to Trixie. Cats and raccoons are not as friendly, and will tear Trixie to shreds as soon as they leap onthe cage.There is a huge threat to having a NIC cage outside since NIC cages can ONLY be used indoors because they have very little predator protection. Also they are not good with protecting the bunny against elements. I bet a strong wind could even disassemble a few grids and a rain could easily get in the cage and soak Trixie.

NIC cages are NOT appropriate for outdoors.. is there any other options to have Trixie in? Housing her in a NIC is not safe nor responsible. So many dangers that NIC doesn't stand a chance to hold up to. Just not appropriate for outdoor housing.

:?

 

[Flashy]

Spring wrote:

NIC cages really are not suitable at the least to have outdoors. They are not strong enough for predators, even if your dog is friendly to Trixie. Cats and raccoons are not as friendly, and will tear Trixie to shreds as soon as they leap onthe cage.There is a huge threat to having a NIC cage outside since NIC cages can ONLY be used indoors because they have very little predator protection. Also they are not good with protecting the bunny against elements. I bet a strong wind could even disassemble a few grids and a rain could easily get in the cage and soak Trixie.

NIC cages are NOT appropriate for outdoors.. is there any other options to have Trixie in? Housing her in a NIC is not safe nor responsible. So many dangers that NIC doesn't stand a chance to hold up to. Just not appropriate for outdoor housing.

:?

That's very nicely put, I think I am going to be a tad blunt.

If you subject your poor bunny out side in an NIC cube, she will be battered by the weather (rain, sun, fog, wind, you name it), she will be high risk for any predators (raccoons, snakes, foxes, etc), she will get 'visitors in her cage (mice, rats, which can carry illnesses).

You are virtually sentencing her to certain death. If you keep the NIC cage outside (or rather her in the NIC cage outside) and you care about her, then everytime you go out you should be scared as to whether you will find a dead rabbit, boiled alive by the sun or drowned by the rain, a rabbits ripped limb from limb by a predator with blood and mank scattered everywhere, or rabbit that is severely ill, maybe fitting, frothing at the mouth, from illness like rabies that can be carried by other animals, or huddled from pneumonia caused by rain.

Please find something more suitable for her to live in.

I feel so sorry for your poor bunny.

 

[trixieismyfunnybunny]

Okay! 1st of all, i do not live in like the woods were there is foxes and raccons. i live in huntington BEACH!! i dont see why everyone thinks it is a big deal that i have her outside! i have a skateboard ramp(half-pipe) where there is like a storage thing under an opening on the side. that's where i'm putting the cage. the ramp storage area has a little grass gate around it (safe from wind) and there is a covering on the top(safe from rain and sun) so basically it's like she is living inside but she's not. Its warm in the winter and cool in the summer. But i don't get why you are all trying to put me down:whatever and trying to tell me what is right and wrong. It's just like raising a child, many people will try to change your ways to their ways, when you know what is best and the happiest thing for your child(or rabbit!)
Signed,
Irie and Trixie:bunny17::bunny18:rabbithop:bunny19:bunnyheart:bunnydance:

 

[Munchkin]

Maybe you got that response because you weren't clear in the first place?

Sounded to me like you were just sticking your bunny outside in an indoor only cage with no shelter from the elements. I still don't think an NIC cage is suitable for outside, regardless but it's your bunny.

Predators also include neighbourhood dogs and cats so you can live in urban land and still have a problem. The NIC panels are not made for cages - it's a shelving unit at the end of the day, so not as sturdy for outdoor use.

The reason people are so strong in their replies is because they care about the welfare of ALL rabbits - not sure why you are surprised at that really...

 

[Flashy]

I don't think that there is anything wrong at all with keeping bunnies outside; most of mine live outside.

I live in a large village, but in our area we have cats and dogs, which are predators, we have mice and rats, which carry illness and disease, we have had birds of prey, foxes, all sorts. All my bunnies live in very secure, strong, weather proof hutches that can not be penetrated by any sort of predator, unless a random tiger happens to stroll into my garden and pick a fight with a rabbit, which I will just have to hope doesn't happen.

I fully agree with munchkin. The people that have replied to you, including myself, have done so because they care about the welfare of bunnies. On here, bunnies come first. Yes, you are important too, and that is another reason that people have said what they did. I hate finding a dead body, I wouldn't wish it on anyone, and if I could stop you finding that dead body, I would, but all I can do is advise, for both your sake, and more importantly, the bunnies.

I just hope that nothing happens to your bun, I really hope it doesn't.

 

[trixieismyfunnybunny]

thanks!
But we have really big gates so no dogs could get in, and my dog would and does scare away any cats from getting in our backyard! heck, i have never seen a cat anywhere near our house for that matter! so thanks for trying to help "save my rabbit from me killing her" but i think she is going to be okay. Plus, she has another cage that we still have, soo we could put her in it which is small and safe we have had her in it since april0 so thanks!
<PS>
my dad is going to help me re-build it today, so we might just make a hutch!

 

[Flashy]

I have no problem with rabbits living both indoors and outdoors because there is a time and a place for both.

Just an idea, but I have recently made an NIC cage for my room because I intend to bring some bunnies inside to live, however, I made my own changes to it.

I have given it a wooden floor and a wooden back, and I have given it wood on the levels too.

You could use your NIC as a basis for a hutch, and then use wood on all the side, and the bottom and top. Obviously leaving a space for a door. then you could use the roofing felt to make it weather proof on the top, sides and back.

That would probably make a terrific and safe hutch for your bun, and I bet she would love it

 

[trixieismyfunnybunny]

thanks mooinmoo i certaintley will think about this later today(when i re-create/re-build the cage!!!) thanks for being nice!!!!

 

[Roxie]

Roxies cage (front):

Side

Inside

And i have to put one of roxie

 

[Spring]

Ok guys, awesome! Everyone's just trying to make sure everybun is happy and safe . Sometimes people can take offence to something when the person who replied posted out of good intentions, in the end everyone is just wanting to keep the bunnies happy and healthy! So much love out there for these furry little critters, can be understandable when somethings get a bit heated .

I just think the main message that myself, Moominmoo and Munchkin were wanting to say is that NIC cages generally should not be used outside, and if done should be used with extreme caution. Just don't want to give a wrong message to someone who comes on reading the thread and thinking it'd be a good idea to just put a NIC cage out like it is without adding on to make it safe and secure, like you guys have. No harm done, and sorry if anything we have said may have offended you, we are just looking at the best interest for the rabbit.

So on that note, do we have any pics of Trixie's new home? I'd love to see!

So all, group hug! :biggrin2::groupparty:

-Bunnies Rock!:dude:

 

[Roxie]

yeah and roxies cage is only temporarry while we are bonding her and buddy and soon the with live in the hutch we built buddy!!! buddys is the bigger one!!

 

[trixieismyfunnybunny]

thanks for understanding spring! i dont have any pics yet! but i'll get some soon!! yesterday my mom and i built it on the grass of my backyard, then we tried to move it under the ramp because we thought it was going to rain, and it fell apart! so today my dad is going to help me re-build it and make it stronger, but we will be building it under the ramp(skateboard ramp) this time and put it in a permennt place! so i will get some pics soon !!!! sorry if i hurt anyone's feelings!!!!

 

[PixieMillyMommy]

I love this cage. I wish I could put a bed in Pixies cage, but she always goes potty in it. Where did you get that sheet of flooring on the top?

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

That's not my cage, but that flooring is called pegboard and you can get it at most hardware stores.

 

[PixieMillyMommy]

stephiemarie78 wrote:

snoopys cage

This is a very nice cage and you have a nice house from what I can see. :biggrin2: