How big should we build the boxes for the cages?

[mistyjr]

My husband is building me 14 cages tomorrow in our big shed. We are putting boxes in the cages and i need to know how big should we build them?? I dont want them huge just enough to turn around in and stuff.. The rabbits are Dutch's, Mini Rex's and Jesery Woolies....

:thanks: -Misty

 

[mistyjr]

Anybody?

 

[bengal77]

Do you mean litter boxes? The standard cat litter box size would probably work. So maybe 10"x12" ? How big are the cages going to be?

 

[mistyjr]

No litter boxes.. I mean to sleep in and get out of the cold...

 

[tamsin]

Is there a single rabbit per cage? Grab a measuring stick ...

Height: The height of a rabbit sitting upright
Length: The length of a rabbit lying on it's side stretched
Width: See length

To each measurement you want to add a couple of inches for elbow room plus a couple for bedding/litter.

 

[mistyjr]

:foreheadsmack:

 

[NorthernAutumn]

^^^ Erm... did this answer your question? Your emoticon is giving me mixed messages

 

[mistyjr]

lol... I kinda didnt.. But I guess we will figure it out

 

[undergunfire]

I'd say no smaller then 28x28 inches for small bunnies - rabbits really need a lot of space to be comfortable.

 

[mistyjr]

Thanks

 

[Myia09]

She is asking how big the nesting boxes should be, but they will be using it for the rabbits to get out of the cold, like a hidey house.

 

[mistyjr]

Yes that is true Myia.... And also so they can get off the wire too...

 

[Pipp]

Tamsin's answer is still right. Even a hidey box should be big enough to stretch out in. And the nest box needs to be big enough for Mom not to have to step on the babies.

Maybe this is a rabbitry question?


sas :?

 

[mistyjr]

oh thanks but i dont need the answers no more... we got it