what should i use to cover up the ends of the cage fence?

[OLI_]

1. i am planning on getting a rabbit really soon and i am working on a diy cage for it. the thing is i need to find something to cover up the sharp/scratchy ends of the fence so once i get my rabbit he wont get hurt. for the time being i have used duct tape but i am not going to keep it on there due to the fact of i dont want my rabbit to eat it and get sick.


2. another question i have is about the flooring, the floor and walls of the cage is wood, what material should i use to put over the wood for when the rabbit would go to the bathroom because i do not want the wood to get ruined or rot. but also something that if my rabbit were to nibble on it, it wouldnt cause much harm

 

[MayBae]

Hello! For wire ends I would cut it close and grind it until it is flat and there are no sharp edges. If you can't do that, duct tape will be okay as long as it can't be eaten, like you said. ( haha maybe someone else has a better idea?) For the 2nd question, if you put a plastic bin or cat litterbox in, you can litterbox train the bunny and he won't go on the wood. welcome to the forum btw!!!!!

 

[Blue eyes]

Are you making an outdoor cage? Have you already started building this cage? Do you have a photo you could post? It would be helpful to see what you have planned. Creative thinkers here may be able to offer some good/helpful suggestions, some of which may be better to implement before your project is complete.

For covering wood, linoleum or vinyl squares or rolled lino can be put down. The edges can have a strip of wood on it to prevent bun from being able to access the edges.

 

[OLI_]

Hello! For wire ends I would cut it close and grind it until it is flat and there are no sharp edges. If you can't do that, duct tape will be okay as long as it can't be eaten, like you said. ( haha maybe someone else has a better idea?) For the 2nd question, if you put a plastic bin or cat litterbox in, you can litterbox train the bunny and he won't go on the wood. welcome to the forum btw!!!!!

oh thanks! the litterbox/bin idea is a great idea to start training him. for the edges i dont think i would be able to grind it good enough for it to be safe, and i guess once i get him i can see if he will try to eat the tape(then ill have a material in my room to change it out right away probaly)

 

[OLI_]

Are you making an outdoor cage? Have you already started building this cage? Do you have a photo you could post? It would be helpful to see what you have planned. Creative thinkers here may be able to offer some good/helpful suggestions, some of which may be better to implement before your project is complete.

For covering wood, linoleum or vinyl squares or rolled lino can be put down. The edges can have a strip of wood on it to prevent bun from being able to access the edges.

no i am making a indoor cage made from a tv stand(a tv wont be there at all), i have started modifying it , i will post a picture later on today or tomorrow

 

[OLI_]

Are you making an outdoor cage? Have you already started building this cage? Do you have a photo you could post? It would be helpful to see what you have planned. Creative thinkers here may be able to offer some good/helpful suggestions, some of which may be better to implement before your project is complete.

For covering wood, linoleum or vinyl squares or rolled lino can be put down. The edges can have a strip of wood on it to prevent bun from being able to access the edges.

will be adding a fence and doors to this aswell




this is side with doors and duct tape so far



here is how the whole thing looks(will be moving the things on top once im done working on this.

on the other end i will be adding doors and duct tape too



if it helps here is inside the side with doors on it (the other smaler side is exactly the same size

 

[Dusty07]

Just wondering, will this be a home base where the rabbit will go into to get hay, use the litter box, maybe take a nap? Also you can use plastic wire covers (if your bun won’t chew through them of course) or maybe even clear wall protectors! Even if these don’t work out in the intended spot they’re great for protecting your home from your bun! They love to chew through everything especially wires and walls when their babies will you be getting a baby bun or an adult bun?

 

[OLI_]

i was planning for this to be a cage for the rabbit during night time and if i am away. other than that i was planning to eathier let itfree roam my room or set up a large playpen for it during the day. i am planning on getting a baby bunny, probaly around 7-9 weeks once i get him

 

[Dusty07]

i was planning for this to be a cage for the rabbit during night time and if i am away. other than that i was planning to eathier let itfree roam my room or set up a large playpen for it during the day. i am planning on getting a baby bunny, probaly around 7-9 weeks once i get him

That’s great! Love the playpen idea if free roam isn’t available! I let my bun free roam in my room and had him when he was 7 weeks old too! If you do free roam your bun in your room I would definitely recommend wire covers because our bun went through 5 chargers in a month thankfully as he matured he stopped caring about chewing cords. He also loved chewing on anything that was made out of wood so I would cover those up. I use cardboard since it was cheaper and easier to get but I have seen people use x-pens. Also be careful when putting food on your bed cause even if you think he can’t jump that high I can assure you that he can we didn’t think our bun could jump on our bed since it is much higher than regular beds but he could and got a taste of our Halloween candy. And I forgot to mention that the wire covers have a slit going down the entire length so they can be easily wrapped around the wire! You can even leave the tape on for extra protection! If you don’t like the black, they have them in white and I’ve even seen some multicolored ones.

 

[PeanutsPlace]

may I ask the depth on it? It seems quite thin. Also about the wood, would it be toxic for your rabbit to eat it? I have not used wood for cages but wouldn’t the pee absorb into the wood?

 

[Dusty07]

1. i am planning on getting a rabbit really soon and i am working on a diy cage for it. the thing is i need to find something to cover up the sharp/scratchy ends of the fence so once i get my rabbit he wont get hurt. for the time being i have used duct tape but i am not going to keep it on there due to the fact of i dont want my rabbit to eat it and get sick.


2. another question i have is about the flooring, the floor and walls of the cage is wood, what material should i use to put over the wood for when the rabbit would go to the bathroom because i do not want the wood to get ruined or rot. but also something that if my rabbit were to nibble on it, it wouldnt cause much harm

to answer your second question, I would get a littler box and lay down a potty pad as the base, then paper pellets or care fresh on top to absorb the smell!

 

[OLI_]

may I ask the depth on it? It seems quite thin. Also about the wood, would it be toxic for your rabbit to eat it? I have not used wood for cages but wouldn’t the pee absorb into the wood?

i will mesure it right now, and i will find out if it will be toxic to the rabbit. also to fix the problem about asorbing some people had really great ideas on here to help me fix that.

to answer your second question, I would get a littler box and lay down a potty pad as the base, then paper pellets or care fresh on top to absorb the smell!

ok. thanks i will try that out once i get my rabbit!

 

[JBun]

If you go to rabbit cage building supplies sites, there is this plastic door edging that can be bought that fits on the 14-16 gauge wire.

https://www.allthingsbunnies.com/Cage-Door-Guard-Trim-p/cbs151.htm
A less expensive option that might also work and is easier to get, is FRP end cap moulding, that can be bought at Lowes, Home Depot, or some other home remodeling stores. The cage edging will just snap onto the ends of the wire mesh, but this FRP end cap moulding would need to be secured with zip ties. I've used it on DIY litter box screens that I've made, and it has worked well for me in that capacity. The FRP is a thinner plastic, so there is a possibility that your rabbit could chew it, but my rabbits never have. The cage door edging is more heavy duty and more chew proof if you end up having a rabbit that likes to chew.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/867-1-4...te-White-FRP-Cap-Molding-0086708001/100565070
Also, here is some good info on bunny proofing and good litter box set ups.

https://rabbitsindoors.weebly.com/bunny-proofing.html
https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Bunny-proofing
https://rabbitsindoors.weebly.com/litter-training.html
https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Litter_training
https://rabbitsindoors.weebly.com/housing-options.html
https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Housing

 

[OLI_]

may I ask the depth on it? It seems quite thin. Also about the wood, would it be toxic for your rabbit to eat it? I have not used wood for cages but wouldn’t the pee absorb into the wood?

the two smaller sides are each w=around 1.4 feet h=around 1.8 feet l=1.4 feet

the larger middle spot is w=1.4feet h=2.5feet l=2 feet


so it is a bit thin but there are 3 different rooms for it to access so would that make up for it?
also, also the bun will just be sleeping there/staying there whenever im gone (which will not be alot) . and during the day the bunny will be out in my room or large playpen.(only getting 1 rabbit btw)
would this still be ok ?

 

[OLI_]

If you go to rabbit cage building supplies sites, there is this plastic door edging that can be bought that fits on the 14-16 gauge wire.

https://www.allthingsbunnies.com/Cage-Door-Guard-Trim-p/cbs151.htm
A less expensive option that might also work and is easier to get, is FRP end cap moulding, that can be bought at Lowes, Home Depot, or some other home remodeling stores. The cage edging will just snap onto the ends of the wire mesh, but this FRP end cap moulding would need to be secured with zip ties. I've used it on DIY litter box screens that I've made, and it has worked well for me in that capacity. The FRP is a thinner plastic, so there is a possibility that your rabbit could chew it, but my rabbits never have. The cage door edging is more heavy duty and more chew proof if you end up having a rabbit that likes to chew.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/867-1-4...te-White-FRP-Cap-Molding-0086708001/100565070
Also, here is some good info on bunny proofing and good litter box set ups.

https://rabbitsindoors.weebly.com/bunny-proofing.html
https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Bunny-proofing
https://rabbitsindoors.weebly.com/litter-training.html
https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Litter_training
https://rabbitsindoors.weebly.com/housing-options.html
https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Housing

oh wow thanks for all the info! it will really help me once i get my bun.

 

[PeanutsPlace]

is there any way you could make it thicker? I’m not sure how you would do that, I think you should make sure the rabbit can spraw out by the length and the width if that makes sense. Is their a reason for building a cage instead of buying a pen? There’s a few pens on amazon that have a base connected, it’s called an irs dog pen.

 

[PeanutsPlace]

or is there any way you can make it all connected and not different parts, all the parts seem extremely small to
me, I’m not sure of your rabbit size but I am sure they will be uncomfortable and quite possibly chew the bars or the wood, this could cause many issues like malocclusion, No hate of course <3

 

[OLI_]

or is there any way you can make it all connected and not different parts, all the parts seem extremely small to
me, I’m not sure of your rabbit size but I am sure they will be uncomfortable and quite possibly chew the bars or the wood, this could cause many issues like malocclusion, No hate of course <3

i am planning on connecting all 3 parts to each other so they are accesable at any time the rabbit wants, and will have rabbit free roaming my room/ a large pen during the day. but the cage will mainly be for when i cannot watch/see the rabbit. do you think it would be okay if i made a much bigger room made out of c&c cubes, connected on the side for it to go to aswell so it could go to the larger c&c room when wanted?

 

[PeanutsPlace]

Yea! That sounds like a good idea! <3

 

[OLI_]

Okay great! thanks to everybody for all the help! i have one more question for now though, how am i supposed to tell what kind of wood it is?? should i cut a peice off and bring it to somewhere that can tell me?