Small breeds weighing about 1kg
Single cage 380mm x 610mm x 460mm high
Breeding cage 610mm x 610mm x 460mm high
Medium sized breeds weighing up to 4kgs
Single cage 610mm x 610mm x 610mm
Breeding cage 610mm x 90mm x 610mm
Large breeds weighing over 4kgs
Single cage 900mm x 610mm x 610mm
Breeding cage 1200mm x 610mm x 610mm
Hutches may be built in teirs and can be kept inside or outside. If outside, then it should have an overhanging roof to give the rabbit protection. It should be placed on bricks or posts to prevent moisture rising in the wood and rotting it. Hutches should be secured to ensure they are not overturned in bad weather. The floors should be watertight, and unless a part wire floor is provided (with a metal tray), it is normal to supply absorbent bedding, usually wood shavings or straw.
It is advisable to have outdoor hutches covered in gauze mesh over the wire to keep out mosquitos which carry myxomatosis. Sheds should have screens on windows and doors.
Hutches must be draught and damp proof, admit ample fresh air and light and should be constructed to allow plenty of exercise and be easy to clean. They should not have any sharp edges which may be dangerous to the rabbit.
NOTE Rabbits are naturally solitary animals and you can only keep one rabbit per cage. Even rabbits which are reared together will eventually fight.
Rabbits need to have a clean save environment to live in. The location of the cage can be indoors or out, but you need to keep the animal out of direct sunlight and out of drafts. Why? The sun will fade your animal's coat and a draft will cause 'snuffles' or even kill your rabbit.
Cages should also be kept clean. I like to clean my cages, feeders and bowls out at least once a month with warm bleach water and a scrub brush. You may need to clean more often if you have a rabbit with scours, in a molt, or one that has been ill. Cleanliness is the best way to keep your rabbits healthy.
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