What age to downsize cage?

[Acacia-Berry]

Currently my condo is 3x3x3 so Acacia has 3 levels of cage to go on. She is 6 years old, when should I consider downsizing height and widen the lower level?

 

[tamsin]

It's really something you'll have to judge based on her behaviour as it's very much down to the bunny, some stay incredibly fit right into old age.

 

[ldoerr]

I would judge it by the rabbit. If you notice that he is having a hard time getting to the upper levels or stops going up there, that is when I would consider changing it. Also 6 is not that old for a rabbit.

 

[Acacia-Berry]

Thanks! I know 6 is not old for a rabbit, she is mid-age if I assume she lives to be 12. But it's always something to be proactive about, rather than reactive. I plan on getting some glucosamine supplements in the new year (any suggestions?)
Heh, Acacia is far from tense about jumping in her pen. No trouble with the litter box. It's only I was wondering. I guess I kind of knew it depended on individual rabbits but I thought I would check. Thanks again

 

[OakRidgeRabbits]

If she is particularly active, two wider levels may be nicer than 3 smaller levels anyway. More room to run around.

 

[Acacia-Berry]

This is her condo. She has plenty of room. she doesn't run around and zoom about like she used to.

*eta* lol this looked neat in the tiny thumbnail that I chose. I'm after changing it a bit and the mats are pulled up. So this pic is merely for size

 

[Korr_and_Sophie]

Korr is 7 and doesn't have a problem with the levels in his cage. Most of the steps are about 1/2 a grid high, so that probably helps too. He does do agility, so the excercise from that also helps keep him fit.

If she can still get up and down without problems, then she should be fine. Ramps might be useful as well. You might consider joint supplements to help keep her in good condition.

 

[Acacia-Berry]

Okay What kind of joint supplements to people use? I was thinking of picking up the oxbow ones.

 

[Korr_and_Sophie]

I use the Oxbow ones.