AFthfulJrney
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Hi!
I am new to this forum as well as new to owning a rabbit. My husband and I are buying a Holland Lop Kit for my daughter for her birthday this month. The bunny will be ready for us on March 27th, so I have been spending these past few days researching and obtaining the things I need for my bunny!
I am stuck on cage size and type. There are so many options available and it is a bit overwhleming. I want to purchase one cage that will be a good fit for my bunny as it gets older. The breederI am purchasing from recommended a plastic bottom cage over a wire one. She also told me to use Yesterdays News or Pine Chips in the bottom of the cage to help with smell. She advised me to litter train, but I was wondering what I use for the litter...is their rabbit litter or do I use regular cat litter?
What size is a good size for a Holland Lop? I have been looking at the following cages and am not sure which would be best:
Rabbit Cage and Stand http://www.rabbitcagesource.com/rabbit-cages/indoor-rabbit-cages/rabbitcageandstand.cfm
Home Sweet Home 28 In. http://www.radiofence.com/products/Home-Sweet-Home-28-Inch-Small-Animal-Cage.html
A&E Small Cage http://www.petsbycsn.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=AEC1084
A$E Medium Cage http://www.petsbycsn.com/AandE-Cage-Co.-AE29671-AEC1083.html?cv=
I would prefer something on a stand, but don't want to spend more than $80 for the cage itself. Are the heights of any of these cages an ok height?
Also, if I may ask just one more question , if the cage is going to be kept in an upstairs bedroom, but on the days we are home the bunny is free to roam in the living room, do I also train her to use to litter box in the living room? How do I keep her from messing on my rug when out of her cage?
Thanks in advance for your time and patience with me! Any other advice or tips would be greatly appreciated! We are very excited about our new friend that is going to be joining our family and I want to provide the best care as possible!
I am new to this forum as well as new to owning a rabbit. My husband and I are buying a Holland Lop Kit for my daughter for her birthday this month. The bunny will be ready for us on March 27th, so I have been spending these past few days researching and obtaining the things I need for my bunny!
I am stuck on cage size and type. There are so many options available and it is a bit overwhleming. I want to purchase one cage that will be a good fit for my bunny as it gets older. The breederI am purchasing from recommended a plastic bottom cage over a wire one. She also told me to use Yesterdays News or Pine Chips in the bottom of the cage to help with smell. She advised me to litter train, but I was wondering what I use for the litter...is their rabbit litter or do I use regular cat litter?
What size is a good size for a Holland Lop? I have been looking at the following cages and am not sure which would be best:
Rabbit Cage and Stand http://www.rabbitcagesource.com/rabbit-cages/indoor-rabbit-cages/rabbitcageandstand.cfm
Home Sweet Home 28 In. http://www.radiofence.com/products/Home-Sweet-Home-28-Inch-Small-Animal-Cage.html
A&E Small Cage http://www.petsbycsn.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=AEC1084
A$E Medium Cage http://www.petsbycsn.com/AandE-Cage-Co.-AE29671-AEC1083.html?cv=
I would prefer something on a stand, but don't want to spend more than $80 for the cage itself. Are the heights of any of these cages an ok height?
Also, if I may ask just one more question , if the cage is going to be kept in an upstairs bedroom, but on the days we are home the bunny is free to roam in the living room, do I also train her to use to litter box in the living room? How do I keep her from messing on my rug when out of her cage?
Thanks in advance for your time and patience with me! Any other advice or tips would be greatly appreciated! We are very excited about our new friend that is going to be joining our family and I want to provide the best care as possible!