Rabbit Hutches UK - Rabbit Runs UK

Give your Bunny a proper home, treat it to a rabbit hutch it can be proud of, and one thats sits well in your hour and garden. We stock a good range from small rabbit hutches to large rabbit hutches, trixie natura hutches, rabbit cages and rabbit hutches with runs.

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Rabbit hutches, which are used to house pet rabbits outdoors, serve a double purpose for the small mammals. First, these are protective enclosures meant to shelter and secure rabbits from the natural elements and from natural predators. Second, these are relaxation havens for the naturally timid pets who desire their quiet times more often than cats do. Thus, it is of utmost importance to choose the right rabbit hutches to properly care for your pets. Here are tips to get you started on the right search.

Proper Dimensions for Rabbit Hutches

When buying rabbit hutches, the main consideration should be the size of the rabbits to be housed in the enclosures. Keep these rabbit habits in mind: Rabbits like to stretch out fully during sleep and other rest periods. So, make sure you choose a hutch that is wide enough to accommodate your rabbit when fully sprawled out. The hutch should also be long enough that your rabbit can hop three or four times across it without bumping its nose at the opposite side. Your rabbit's hop length depends mainly on his size, so it's a good idea to watch your rabbit hop so that you can make a fairly accurate estimate. For height, the rabbit must be able to stand up on its hind legs without its ears touching the roof and without its back assuming a hunched position. In general, the total volume of a rabbit hutch should be no less than five times a rabbit's size. But, if your budget allows, a larger hutch is always better. Also, don't overlook the size of the door. You'll need to easily be able to remove the litter pan and the rabbit. Side doors are preferable for your pet rabbits to get in and out of the hutch.

Proper Materials for Rabbit Hutches

There are two main kinds of rabbit hutches: wooden and metal cages. Each type has its pros and cons, so it mainly depends on your personal preferences. But, a wooden frame hutch with an all-wire enclosure is generally the best option. This kind of enclosure is easy to clean with a sliding pan beneath to catch dirt and debris. If rabbit urine soaks into a wooden hutch, the hutch will begin to hold ammonia odors. This is both unpleasant for you, and hazardous for a rabbit's health.

Speaking of sliding pans, only use bedding made from recycled paper, aspen style wood shavings, or straw. Never use regular pine shavings, cat litter or red cedar bedding as these can cause health problems. When you do opt for a wire hutch, you have to purchase appropriate flooring materials to protect the rabbits fragile feet. These can range from cardboards and plywood to grass mats, all of which are easily removed and cleaned on a daily basis. You have to maintain cleanliness as diseases from dirt and droppings are easily communicable to rabbits.

Finally, when shopping for rabbit hutches, make sure you house only one rabbit per cage unless they have already been spayed or neutered. Otherwise, you may have a serious population control issue on your hands!