is this a good sized cage for 2 rabbits?

[jodie_ox]

hi, i've been searching the internet for a good sized rabbit cage but they are so expensive, so i've turned to dog cages

would a 21"x30"x24" (large dog cage) be a good cage for 2 small rabbits (lionhed/mini lops)

Thanks

Jodie

 

[Seras]

You can create one of the NIC cages for probably cheaper than the dog crate or look on craigslist.

 

[elrohwen]

No, it's not. One rabbit should have 48"x24"x24" minimum so that's not nearly large enough. You need something larger than 48"x24"x24" for two rabbits, even if they're small.

ETA: Your best bet would be to make an NIC cage, or just buy a puppy play pen (or xpen). Xpens are generally 48"x48" and are very easy to set up, take down, and move around. I love using them.

 

[Malexis]

Yeah i agree thats not very big for two rabbits, i had a 48"x24"x24" one (I think extra large?) and i moved her into an xpen that is 48"x48" and she is just one small rabbit (3lbs) She also has an NIC cage that is 4grids by 2grids

 

[jodie_ox]

what does NIC mean?
do you know where i can buy the grids from?

Thanks
Jodie

 

[Baby Juliet]

jodie_ox wrote:

hi, i've been searching the internet for a good sized rabbit cage but they are so expensive, so i've turned to dog cages

would a 21"x30"x24" (large dog cage) be a good cage for 2 small rabbits (lionhed/mini lops)

Thanks

Jodie

It's not bad to start if 30"long and they get to play out. Youmay eventuallywant 2 cages anyway. For example if you can't let them out but you want them in another room with you. It's easier not to have to move a large cage.

If you expect them to live mostly in a cage then you want a large cage.

 

[Malexis]

http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=37295&forum_id=94&page=1

Look through that thread, theres a lot of good NIC cages in there. NIC cages are just made out of organization grids. They can be found at target, bed bath & beyond, and other places (others might know, im not too sure since i got mine from target)

Hope it helps!