Housing

One of our favorite housing options is an exercise pen. Exercise pens provide up to 16 square feet of living space, are easy to clean and store, and are reasonably priced. However, exercise pens do not come with flooring, so you’ll want to consider ways to protect your floors. Options include vinyl flooring (home improvement stores often sell scrap pieces), rubber mats, rugs or blankets. Rabbits like to dig, chew, and sometimes miss the litter box, so keep these factors in mind when choosing flooring. Exercise pens are not fully enclosed, so adventurous rabbits may jump out, or other pets in the home may jump in. We recommend a minimum height of 36 inches. Tops can be purchased if needed.

Other housing options include XL or XXL dog crates. Dog crates are tall, so adding a shelf is a great way to maximize the space. Unlike exercise pens, dog crates come with flooring and are fully enclosed. Please note that sizes smaller than XL will not meet the minimum requirement of 10 square feet of living space.

Building your own enclosure is another great option. Metal cube panels and/or clear panels can be used to create a customized enclosure. Be sure to check the size of the metal cube panel grids, as some have openings that are too large and may not be safe. Cube and clear panels are versatile and can also be used for fencing off certain areas (such as around a TV or under a bed), protecting power cords, or creating dividers for bunny bonding.

Coroplast is an excellent choice for exercise pen flooring, making dividers, reinforcing pens, and preventing baby rabbits from squeezing through the bars. You can purchase coroplast for condos locally at Southeastern Sign Supply, 2435 Reliance Avenue, Apex, NC 27539, (919) 363-1722.