Calathea
Young Bun
I'm getting two mini lops in a weeks time, they're brothers and will be 8 weeks old when I bring them home. At least until April next year they will be house buns, possibly then being moved outside, depending on how well they get on being indoors and that.
I now know that commercial cages are a bit rubbish and small and will be eventually building and/or buying something custom made. Possibly the panel type things from Manor Pet Housing ( website that has blown my mind lol!).
For now though, would a commercial cage connected to a metal run be sufficient for two baby buns for the next few months?
Most likely this http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/hutches_cages/rabbit_cage/120_cm_cages/14083 with this attached http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/runs_fencing/73280/4_sided/194038 or a similar style run.
My concern at the moment is my two cats - as much as I will try to ensure they don't get in the room it's inevitable that they will one day which is why I need something with a roof. I'm going to do some more measuring and see if I can move the furniture around to accommodate this run http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/runs_fencing/73280/4_sided/281805 The pitched roof will mean the cats won't be able to lie on them. And of course it's bigger!
What else do I need to buy for the cage? I'll be replacing the bottle with a Classic one, buying a larger heavier bowl and a wooden hay rack plus some toys and a litter tray.
What litter trays are best? I was thinking of getting one of those plastic corner ones but not sure how good they are for buns?
I use Fitch paper bedding for my hams, are rabbits OK on that?
Thanks everyone
I now know that commercial cages are a bit rubbish and small and will be eventually building and/or buying something custom made. Possibly the panel type things from Manor Pet Housing ( website that has blown my mind lol!).
For now though, would a commercial cage connected to a metal run be sufficient for two baby buns for the next few months?
Most likely this http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/hutches_cages/rabbit_cage/120_cm_cages/14083 with this attached http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/runs_fencing/73280/4_sided/194038 or a similar style run.
My concern at the moment is my two cats - as much as I will try to ensure they don't get in the room it's inevitable that they will one day which is why I need something with a roof. I'm going to do some more measuring and see if I can move the furniture around to accommodate this run http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/runs_fencing/73280/4_sided/281805 The pitched roof will mean the cats won't be able to lie on them. And of course it's bigger!
What else do I need to buy for the cage? I'll be replacing the bottle with a Classic one, buying a larger heavier bowl and a wooden hay rack plus some toys and a litter tray.
What litter trays are best? I was thinking of getting one of those plastic corner ones but not sure how good they are for buns?
I use Fitch paper bedding for my hams, are rabbits OK on that?
Thanks everyone