Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live in a huge house maintained by someone else? In fact, your rabbit would also find it great to live in a large cage; it would take a bit of work on your part to keep it in good shape. If you adore your pet rabbit and want it to stay healthy, then you should get a bigger cage. Below are 3 ways large rabbit cages can help your rabbit.

1. Usually the rule of thumb is to buy a cage that is 4 times the size of your rabbit; however, you should know that you will also need a place for a food bowl, a water dispenser, and space for toys. You can put straw on the floor of the cage. Your rabbit will also grow over time and all these things will take up a lot of space in the cage. A larger cage will allow you to store all the items in the cage without disturbing your rabbit while it has fun exploring.

2. Rabbits naturally hop and a small cage will limit the rabbit’s movements. This can lead to muscle aches and your rabbit will become stiff over time and sad in a small cage and won’t be able to complain to you. A larger cage will also allow for more waste before you need to clean it. A well-constructed cage with a piece of vinyl flooring over the wire or wooden floor will keep the cage clean at all times and help your rabbit stay healthy and keep the cage odor-free.

3. If you get a bigger cage, your rabbit won’t be scared or crowded inside. This will lure your rabbit back into its secure cage when outdoor playtime is over. You won’t need to force your rabbit back into its cage because it will happily hop home for a good night’s rest after playing with your family. Stay away from rabbit cages with chicken wire mesh or cages with bare metal wires on the bottom, as these can damage your rabbit’s hocks. Wooden cages with chew resistant wire are also great and you can make your own over a weekend. Your rabbit will be over the moon, especially if you go all out and buy or build a duplex rabbit cage with a rabbit run.

Your pet rabbit also needs the freedom to move easily within rabbit cages. This will allow you to move around without fear of taking damage and will help keep your health in good shape. You should worry about the future of your rabbit and buy or make a large cage that is only limited by what you are willing to spend and the space inside your house. Your rabbit will be so pleased that it will happily jump into the cage while making a great pet for many years to come to your family.