How to House a Rabbit

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Owning a rabbit as a pet can be a fun and rewarding experience. One of the most important aspects of owning a rabbit is getting the right kind of housing.

After you decide whether you want your rabbit to live inside or outside, you can compare different housing options and choose the one that best fits your situation. With the right planning and care, you can create a comfortable and healthy environment for your bunny.

1 Purchase an indoor bunny hutch. The average size for a bunny hutch is 6 feet (1.8 m) x 2 feet (0.61 m) x 2 feet (0.61 m). The hutch should be large enough for the bunny to stretch out and hop around freely. Purchase a hutch from a pet store or build one yourself.^[1]
- Look for a bunny hutch that matches your decor.
2 Buy a rabbit cage for temporary housing. If you get a rabbit cage, get the largest one you can possibly find. The rabbit should still be able to stretch out and move while in the cage. If you do house your bunny in a smaller enclosure, it’s important that you let it out of the cage for a couple of hours a day so that it gets adequate exercise.^[2]
- If the cage has a wire floor, make sure to lay down some hay or newspaper because the wire can hurt your bunny’s paws.
3 Keep your rabbit in a puppy pen instead of a hutch or cage. A puppy pen is large enough to act as an affordable alternative to a bunny hutch.
If you don’t want to ruin the floor under the pen, you can lay down a plastic mat to make cleaning easier.^[3]
- The puppy pen should be large enough for the bunny…