Rabbit Cage Size Calculator

The rabbit cage size calculator is a perfect tool if you plan on buying a cage for your rabbit and creating a suitable living environment. Our calculations will provide you with the minimal size of the cage that your rabbit needs.

When rabbits live in a space that is too small, they can develop:

• Medical conditions;
• Obesity;
• Spine problems; or
• Behavioral problems.

So, how big should a rabbit cage be? Well, it depends on the size of the rabbit, but the main objective is to make your bunny feel comfortable with your rabbit cage setup.

Read on to learn more about how to build a rabbit cage or answer the question what do rabbits need in their cage? We also describe how our tool can find the rabbit cage size in centimeters (cm) or feet (ft). Be sure also to check the rabbit color calculator, where we investigate the genes of rabbits responsible for their colors!

There isn't a standardized set of regulations specifically for rabbit cages that applies universally, and it can vary depending on the country. However, there are general guidelines provided by animal welfare organizations, rabbit breeders' associations, and veterinarians who specialize in rabbits. In particular, if you want to know how much space a rabbit needs in its cage, you will need to take your rabbit's size into consideration.

There are a lot of cages for rabbits that aren't really ideal for them. Some are too small, and others don't provide much comfort to the rabbit. Generally, the cage should be at least four times the size of the rabbit. Rabbits should be able to:

• Hop around and take three hops from one end to another;
• Lay down easily, fully stretching out; and
• Stand on their hind legs without touching the top and without folding their ears against the roof.

Rabbits are active and social animals. They need somewhere to eat, drink, sleep, rest, hide when needed, and go to the toilet. However, it's not enough! They also need room for exercise so that they can hop around, run, and play for a minimum of 4 hours per day. The suggested exercise area for one rabbit is between 24-32 square feet or 2.2-3 square meters and should be larger if you want to accommodate multiple rabbits.

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In every cage, there should be enough room for the following:

• A hide box and sleeping area;
• Feed and water bowls;
• A litter tray (preferably placed far away from the food); and
• An area for pellets and hay.

The rabbit should have enough room to move around and have the possibility to play with toys for mental stimulation. Rabbits enjoy playing with tunnels, castles, digging boxes, sticks, and toys they can throw and chase.

Rabbits are most active in the early mornings and late evenings, and they may become frustrated if confined to a small area during those times of the day. You will need to take those parameters into account when you ask yourself how big do rabbit cages need to be?

If the rabbit is still young, it is necessary to estimate its eventual adult size. This will help in buying a large enough rabbit cage design by the time they reach their full adult weight. When the rabbit is about 4 months old, they are approximately half of their adult weight. Then, at 6-8 months old, rabbits are approximately 2/3 of their adult weight.

How big do rabbit cages need to be for young rabbits?

It should be straightforward to estimate it from the above information. The general rule is to use the rabbit cage design for a rabbit two times bigger than your 4-month rabbit or time and a half bigger than your 6-8 month rabbit.

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To use the rabbit cage size calculator and determine how big rabbit cages need to be for one rabbit, you should measure the rabbit's length, height, and single hop distance:

1. Measure the rabbit's length when it is lying down, from the most anterior point to the most posterior part of the rabbit. By default, we assume 2 ft (~60 cm) for small rabbits and 3 ft (~90 cm) for larger ones.

2. Try to measure how far your bunny can hop (the Rabbit House provides an example of how to do this). We consider 1.5 ft (~45 cm) hop for small and 2 ft (~60 cm) for bigger rabbits.

3. Measure your rabbit's height when it stands on its hind legs, from the floor to the top of the ears.

4. Select whether your rabbit size is small or large in our tool if the measurements you obtained are close enough to the default measurements provided by our calculator. If not, choose the last option for the rabbit size variable in the rabbit cage size calculator to enter your obtained values and read the results. You can switch between various units, e.g., to find the rabbit cage size in centimeters or inches.

These calculations and guidelines are intended to provide a minimum standard of care. Providing a larger cage or additional space is always beneficial for the rabbit's well-being. Also, remember about the exercise space that should provide greater space for your bunny's activities.

The hutch dimensions from the rabbit cage size calculator are, by design, correct for one rabbit, although you can also use it to find the rabbit cage size for 2 rabbits. They don't need twice as big a hutch to feel comfortable.

However, if you want to accommodate more rabbits in one cage, you should provide them with more living space. Remember that the rabbits can be territorial and might not like an additional friend in their cage. You should also consider spaying and neutering the rabbits to avoid uncontrolled breeding.