I had a rabbit duo about 1 1/2 years ago. I bred them and raised the kits and sold them. I ended up getting rid of my duo because I got pregnant and had complications so I didn’t have the time to devote to my rabbits that they needed. (We have them to a friend who has rabbits and experience with them)
anyway...
The cages we had are two level hutch style with the drawers that pull out for cleaning. They worked ok but I want something different.
My two options:
1. A fenced in dog kennel type cage with a small hitch for going in at night to sleep and being in the kennel during the day. This would be directly on the ground
2. A two level hutch, but with the secure area on the top level with the drawer type floor and the bottom level that’s meant to be on the ground and is a large run area. I would build a ‘table’ to keep it off the ground and attach wire for the flooring. The bottom of the table would have a ‘slide’ so the manure could go right into a bucket for easy cleaning and compost.
Now, my worry is that on the ground, mice and insects will get in the cage and cause disease to my rabbits. We definitely have mice in our yard! There are hundreds of holes and I’ve seen them scurry into the holes. I’m afraid the food, hay and straw will be an invitation for the mice and I do not want that!! The other thing I’m thinking is a con with this idea is that I’ll need to put wire down so they don’t burrow out. I won’t be able to take out the manure then. And it will be a large enclosure permanently fixed in the ground so I won’t be able to move it.
My only concern with the other option is that the wire floor might hurt their feet. If I go this route, I’ll have a run so they can get out of the cage for a few hours during the day.
Can you give me your suggestions and experience? And advice is much appreciated! Thanks😊
anyway...
The cages we had are two level hutch style with the drawers that pull out for cleaning. They worked ok but I want something different.
My two options:
1. A fenced in dog kennel type cage with a small hitch for going in at night to sleep and being in the kennel during the day. This would be directly on the ground
2. A two level hutch, but with the secure area on the top level with the drawer type floor and the bottom level that’s meant to be on the ground and is a large run area. I would build a ‘table’ to keep it off the ground and attach wire for the flooring. The bottom of the table would have a ‘slide’ so the manure could go right into a bucket for easy cleaning and compost.
Now, my worry is that on the ground, mice and insects will get in the cage and cause disease to my rabbits. We definitely have mice in our yard! There are hundreds of holes and I’ve seen them scurry into the holes. I’m afraid the food, hay and straw will be an invitation for the mice and I do not want that!! The other thing I’m thinking is a con with this idea is that I’ll need to put wire down so they don’t burrow out. I won’t be able to take out the manure then. And it will be a large enclosure permanently fixed in the ground so I won’t be able to move it.
My only concern with the other option is that the wire floor might hurt their feet. If I go this route, I’ll have a run so they can get out of the cage for a few hours during the day.
Can you give me your suggestions and experience? And advice is much appreciated! Thanks😊