When Ted was little we got into a routine of putting him to sleep at night in his cage (120cm) The whole day he was out and about, but come night time he'd snuggle up quite happy in his cage. I think he has never gone bonkers because he knew he would be out the next day to go flop in his favourite place...usually not to appear for most the day (well...Frenchies are lazy!!) Even now, he hops about during the day and has no problem going in his 7ft hutch at night!
...He is my angel though, so it'll be interesting to see how baby bun is!