Pet carrier recommendations needed
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This is the one I use. It is robust and also has a top opening as well as front. The top opening makes it easier to lift the rabbit in and out.
Pretty much any standard cat carrier will do the job. I would go for any of the hard plastic ones (as opposed to soft fabric ones, which could be chewed through while in transit, and offer no protection against curious dogs / cats / people). The rest is largely up to your budget. I tend to use ones like this, which are cheap, easier to store as they unclip into 2 sections, but are robust enough for transportation. Water bowls can be clipped on the door mesh (although I wouldn't travel with it full). Hay is kept reasonably well inside.
The other consideration which sometimes makes life a bit easier is to have a second, top opening section. It can be easier to get a reluctant pet out, or enables access within the carrier if they can't be handled.
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The other consideration which sometimes makes life a bit easier is to have a second, top opening section. It can be easier to get a reluctant pet out, or enables access within the carrier if they can't be handled.
Top opening carriers are very useful. The ones I use most are those, although I do have a variety of carriers accumulated over the years. Just make doubly sure that they are closed properly before lifting them up.
Hard carriers make useful bases / nest boxes as well, particularly after surgery. Just take the front door off.
I always use a good layer of hay on top of a newspaper for transit, and it can remain as a temporary bed for a few days if needed. A heat pad can be added under the hay in colder weather / for poorly bunnies.
Hard carriers make useful bases / nest boxes as well, particularly after surgery. Just take the front door off.
I always use a good layer of hay on top of a newspaper for transit, and it can remain as a temporary bed for a few days if needed. A heat pad can be added under the hay in colder weather / for poorly bunnies.
Cuthbert&Dillon
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Please can I ask if a small dog crate would be suitable for transporting bunnies in a car - or is it too open - therefore scary?
Your advice would be welcome as Kanga and Pearl Grey need to come back from the bonders in a new carrier and it will be about 3 hours. Thank you.
Your advice would be welcome as Kanga and Pearl Grey need to come back from the bonders in a new carrier and it will be about 3 hours. Thank you.
Check that it will fit in your car first. You can always cover it with a blanket or box.
I use solid plastic carriers stuffed with hay so they feel safe and can't get hurt if they get thrown around a bit on the journey. Even the smoothest drive on a motorway can have sudden stops or turns which can result in injury or shock. Also - don't add any loose items that can similarly cause damage if they move around.
Are you thinking that either of the two carriers that you use to transport them to the bonders shouldn't be used because the return journey needs to be in a neutral space? I must admit it's not something that would have occured to me. Would either of those carriers be large enough for two bunnies? If so, perhaps clean them thoroughly and use one of them?
I also would use the smallest possible carrier to avoid them being thrown around too much. Also the crate, if you use it, could be covered to create a space which feels safer to the bunnies.
I also would use the smallest possible carrier to avoid them being thrown around too much. Also the crate, if you use it, could be covered to create a space which feels safer to the bunnies.
Cuthbert&Dillon
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Thank you for your answers - this forum is amazing.
I didnt do my own thinking, the Bonder said use a different carrier! I have seen some crates that are only small but dont really want to cover with a blanket in case it is a sunny / hot day. I will have a look on F/B market place see if I can see a carrier bigger than the one I have at the mo.
Thank you for your answers - this forum is amazing.
I would still make sure it will go in your car. I've got some bigger carriers that won't go through the car doors, even though they will fit on the back seat (my preferred place so I can keep an eye on them).
Unlike my cat who escaped his carrier on the drive home to sit on my lap one time, I have a padlock now.. He literally gets out of anything.. He can also open the fridge.. Cupboards, doors.. He's so smart and dumb at the same time it's scary
not sure he knows the emotion 'scared' 
Cuthbert&Dillon
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Wow Graciee - that is astounding - I bet that was a shock to find him escaped!Unlike my cat who escaped his carrier on the drive home to sit on my lap one time, I have a padlock now.. He literally gets out of anything.. He can also open the fridge.. Cupboards, doors.. He's so smart and dumb at the same time it's scary
katbun
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I have this one and it's very secure and straps into the car well. I usually would strap it in the backseat with the door side facing the front of the car, with a blanket on top but not covering the front if that makes sense. So I can see her and she gets airflow from the front, but the sun isn't on her.
When Joey was still with us I carried my pair all the way up France on the train (and switched stations) in this carrier - it's great.
When Joey was still with us I carried my pair all the way up France on the train (and switched stations) in this carrier - it's great.
Cuthbert&Dillon
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Thank you, that is grand - France! wow
Cuthbert&Dillon
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Managed to get a very cheap extra small dog crate from FB. I have put cardboard sides on it but it should be okay for the journey home from Redditch.
I will then white vinegar Pearls travel carrier so that vets etc can continue in that. Thank you for all your guidance.
I will then white vinegar Pearls travel carrier so that vets etc can continue in that. Thank you for all your guidance.
Yes I was driving then then Moggy was there! Lucky I didn't crash really, was on a country lane
