Bonsai
Heidi's Mom
I couldn't think of a way to make the title anymore coherent but no, I don't mean putting cats in NIC cages!! My cat would probably wring my neck for even trying.
My real question is this. As some of you may know, I lost my Netherland Dwarf, Totoro (RIP sweet baby ♥ earlier this week on top of my constant companion kitty running away. This has left me with little morale and I've been looking into getting another pet in the event Milo (kitty) doesn't return.
I found a lovely Netherland Dwarf breeder nearby (I have to admit, I'm addicted to the little guys! Totoro got me hooked) and I'm thinking of making an NIC cage for him. I know I'm getting a buck already. No going back! They've got much lovelier personalities.
Anywho, I'm wondering how many NIC cubes I will need to make him a cage? I have never in my life seen an NIC cube in person so I have NO idea how big they are. I've googled for measurements on one cube to kinda come up with my own idea but no dice. Could anyone give me an estimated size or how many cubes you'd think I'd need to house a Netherland Dwarf? Cage cannot be more than 3ft wide, and I'm thinking 2 tiers to it... He'll have free roam of my room whenever I'm in here, of course, too.
Now onto the second part of my question. We do still have resident kitties. I also know a Netherland Dwarf will look like a midday snack to them. How should I go about this? I know there will be some point at some time that the door will be left unlocked when I'm not here so how can I protect my baby best? I want to prepare for the worst case scenario, of course. Rather tackle the hurdle before I get to it. I have 2 locks on my door - one outside and one inside. However, my family can be a little careless sometimes with these things and may leave it open long enough for a kitty to slip in. Would putting a little nesting box in there for him be enough to protect him? I believe NIC have a hole big enough for a cat paw, don't they?
Sorry for all the questions, I'm just getting preparations! I feel so bad entertaining the thought of getting a rabbit so soon after Totoro died... But I think us animal-lovers are just wired this way. It will still be a few months before I can get one, so there is that. I can still mourn my baby; I still do miss him so much.
My real question is this. As some of you may know, I lost my Netherland Dwarf, Totoro (RIP sweet baby ♥ earlier this week on top of my constant companion kitty running away. This has left me with little morale and I've been looking into getting another pet in the event Milo (kitty) doesn't return.
I found a lovely Netherland Dwarf breeder nearby (I have to admit, I'm addicted to the little guys! Totoro got me hooked) and I'm thinking of making an NIC cage for him. I know I'm getting a buck already. No going back! They've got much lovelier personalities.
Anywho, I'm wondering how many NIC cubes I will need to make him a cage? I have never in my life seen an NIC cube in person so I have NO idea how big they are. I've googled for measurements on one cube to kinda come up with my own idea but no dice. Could anyone give me an estimated size or how many cubes you'd think I'd need to house a Netherland Dwarf? Cage cannot be more than 3ft wide, and I'm thinking 2 tiers to it... He'll have free roam of my room whenever I'm in here, of course, too.
Now onto the second part of my question. We do still have resident kitties. I also know a Netherland Dwarf will look like a midday snack to them. How should I go about this? I know there will be some point at some time that the door will be left unlocked when I'm not here so how can I protect my baby best? I want to prepare for the worst case scenario, of course. Rather tackle the hurdle before I get to it. I have 2 locks on my door - one outside and one inside. However, my family can be a little careless sometimes with these things and may leave it open long enough for a kitty to slip in. Would putting a little nesting box in there for him be enough to protect him? I believe NIC have a hole big enough for a cat paw, don't they?
Sorry for all the questions, I'm just getting preparations! I feel so bad entertaining the thought of getting a rabbit so soon after Totoro died... But I think us animal-lovers are just wired this way. It will still be a few months before I can get one, so there is that. I can still mourn my baby; I still do miss him so much.