Should I use a run or cage?

[Sarah Strachan]

I am getting a rabbit in the next few weeks and am unsure on which housing would be best. It will be an indoor rabbit with daily (weather dependent) outings to the garden. I'm thinking I want to buy a rabbit run (180cm long, 70cm wide) to house it. My thoughts are since there will be free rein and the doors will be open most of the time (I'm disabled so at home almost always) and only caged when I need to go out and during the night. I would have to weigh the run down to make sure it didnt move around but thats easy enough. I feel the indoor cages you can buy are too small for a rabbit to sit in all night. If I buy the run then it has room to move around and I can easily move the run outside to use in the garden. Is this a good idea or what would be best for bunny to be happy

 

[Mileybun]

Definitely go for the run over the cage - it will provide bun with much more space. Just make sut ehe or she can't jump over!

 

[Sarah Strachan]

Definitely go for the run over the cage - it will provide bun with much more space. Just make sut ehe or she can't jump over!

It has a roof on it, not a wooden roof but metal bars jist like the sides. I need one with a roof so my dog doesn't decide to try the bunny food I knew the run would be a better choice, don't know why I was doubting myself. Thank you for taking the time to read and reply

 

[Mileybun]

No problem, definitely the right choice!

 

[JBun]

The main thing with whatever set up you use, is making sure it's secure and stable enough to keep your bun safe.

Here are some threads with member posts on their own enclosure spaces. It might help give you some ideas.

https://www.rabbitsonline.net/threads/2023-indoor-cages-spaces-add-your-photo.105421/
https://www.rabbitsonline.net/threads/outdoor-cages-post-your-photo.96732/

 

[Diane R]

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/indoor-housing/