Rabbits are quite popular pets. Their content must be approached responsibly. First of all, you need to purchase or make a quality spacious cage with your own hands, in which your pet will be comfortable.
Temperature mode
Rabbits are animals that are undemanding to ambient temperature. For example, representatives of dwarf breeds feel comfortable at a temperature of about 10-25 ° C above zero, and decorative rabbits remain active even when the temperature drops to -10 ° C. However, care must be taken to ensure that there are no sudden changes in temperature in the room or drafts.
Hygiene
The animal spends its life in a large cage for a domestic rabbit, that is, the pet sleeps, eats, plays, relieves the need in one place. It is necessary to monitor the cleanliness of the home and regularly carry out cleaning in it. The tray can not be washed as often as the cage, if it is located separately. It is very important to take care of the pet. It is necessary to comb the fur and cut the hair, and also clean the claws.
Restroom
Rabbits can be quickly accustomed to the toilet, because they lend themselves well to training. If you have a large cage for a rabbit, it will be advisable to move the toilet outside the home. This will save you from the need to clean the cage every day, allow you to separate the latrine from the "bedroom", and the animal will not dirty its feet with feces.
To accustom a pet to a tray, you need to constantly put it in the same place. Soon, the rabbit will be able to find the toilet by smell. It is best to purchase a cat tray with a grill, and ordinary filings have proven themselves as fillers.
Walks
Loving owners will not force their pet to spend a lifetime in a cage. Inborn activity, curiosity and sociability are qualities inherent in rabbits, so animals need to be regularly released to fresh air. In fact, the cage should be a kind of "fortress", where the rabbit can hide if it feels danger. The animal should spend a lot of time at large.
Keep in mind that rabbits are rodents, so they will enjoy the taste of expensive furniture and wires lying on the floor. Limit access to all the places you want to protect from sharp pet teeth. Walking animals need not only in the apartment, but also on the street. To do this, you need to purchase a special collar and leash.
Sociability
Rabbits are very sociable pets, they are socially active and comfortable in the neighborhood with humans and various animals. Therefore, if the animal becomes lethargic, sad and does not show interest in everyday activities, you can add another rodent to it. Often, males living in a large rabbit cage start a struggle for territory, so it may be necessary to resettle them. Bunnies, on the contrary, get along well with each other. If you want to put both the female and the male in one cage, then the male is better to be neutered.
Cell characteristics
Both a small and a large cage for a rabbit must meet several requirements:
- First, you need to take care of the good ventilation of the rabbit house.
- Secondly, drafts should be completely absent in the habitat of rodents.
- Thirdly, the cell size should correspond to the age characteristics of the pets and the number of animals contained in one design.
In addition, sharp elements that can injure animals cannot be placed in the cage. Get designs that are convenient for use and maintenance, as the cage needs to be cleaned regularly. The room where it is located should be well-lit, not too humid, quite warm.
Cell sizes
The size of animals directly affects the characteristics of the cell. Therefore, the largest cages for rabbits are made for representatives of giant breeds. The weight of each individual is approximately 5.5-7.5 kg with a length of 55-65 cm. As you understand, the cell should be spacious. The minimum length is 96 cm, the depth is 70 cm, and the height is 60 cm. The area reaches 1.2-1.3 m 2 . Separately strengthen the floor, a galvanized mesh is suitable for this. A cage with a base made of this material can withstand heavy weight.
The size of the shelter depends not only on how much your pet weighs, but also on how much time the animal spends in it. If the animal runs for free most of its life, and only sleeps and rests in the cage, then its size should be minimal: 40 by 70 cm. If the rabbit is constantly in the house, the structure should be larger: 45 by 85 cm. These dimensions Suitable for representatives of dwarf breeds.
Large cages for decorative rabbits take a little more space, since the individuals living in them are larger than their dwarf relatives. For sleep, they will need a cage measuring 45 by 80 cm, and in order for the animal to feel comfortable in the house at any time, it needs space: 50 by 100 cm. When you are faced with the question of how to equip the cage, do not forget that the animal needs Liberty. The more spacious his shelter will be, the more comfortable the rabbit will be in it, since he will be able to run, jump and even stand on his hind legs without any problems. Experienced rabbit breeders advise: the size of the cage should be 4 times the size of the body of the animal. Otherwise, the skeleton of the animal is deformed, and the internal organs become more susceptible to various diseases.
Cell arrangement
The first and most important thing that you need to pay attention to when arranging a cage is a bed of straw, hay or sawdust. The first option is best, since the straw is very elastic, in addition, the rabbit can nibble it. It protects the paws of the animal from pressure sores. Every day you need to change the litter in the toilet area, but the cage itself is enough to wash once a week.
It is very important to properly feed the rabbit. Fresh fruits and vegetables, hay, grass are suitable for this. Food is placed in feeders made of durable material. The bowl should not be too big. Drinking bowls are needed, because rabbits pour water in bowls. The drinker can be hung on a cage, then the animal will be very convenient to use it.
For sleep and relaxation, the animal needs a house in which to put a lot of straw. Blankets as bedding are not suitable, as animals quickly bite them. In addition to all of the above, get toys that will be great entertainment for your pet. For these purposes, cardboard tubes, boxes of the same material are used.
Rabbits are rodents, therefore it is necessary to place strong branches of fruit trees in the cage, which will allow the animal to grind its teeth. Thus, a large cage for rabbits will cost inexpensively: about 3 thousand rubles, including toys and the necessary equipment.