Rabbits are wonderful pets. They are cute, fluffy, friendly and intelligent. They can even be trained to come when you call them.
The list of interesting facts about rabbits is endless, so much so that we created a fun-facts about rabbits’ blog to answer as many of the most asked questions about rabbits as we could.
Rabbits need an excellent source of food. Domesticated rabbits mainly eat hay as this helps them with their digestion and tooth health and is as close to their natural diet as possible. A quality Timothy Hay like the one created by us will be sure to keep your rabbit in tip-top condition.
Rabbits need a lot of space to exercise, plenty of fresh hay and lovely green leaf treats. A fresh source of water is critical, and they adore plenty of cuddles and fun playtime too.
Size and dimensions of space:
The most important consideration in building a wooden rabbit house is its space. Small hutches are not at all suitable for long-term housing of rabbits. This can make your beloved rabbit irritable and sick.
Therefore, the living room of your beloved rabbit should be as large as possible. It is important to have enough space so that your pet can move easily inside the house. Besides, rabbits like to stand on their hind legs. So, the ceiling of the room must be high enough.
A house for a single rabbit should be minimum 6 feet long, 2 feet wide and 2 feet high. However, increasing the size of the house in accordance with the body size of large rabbits is recommended.
Also, in case of keeping more than one rabbit, it is essential to increase the size of the house proportionally.
Security:
For the safety of the rabbit, avoid using toxic paints in the house. Treat every smooth surface in it.
Also, screws and tree nails should be used in such a way that they are covered.
In addition, there should be no gaps in the room to prevent the entry of insects and other predators. Security latches can be used on doors and windows if needed.
Also, make sure the room is strong and stable enough.
Essential Materials:
The interior size of your beloved rabbit’s house should be such that it can properly accommodate all the equipment needed to meet its basic needs.
For example-
- Containers with proper food and clean water at all times.
- Placement of litter box in designated place for toileting.
- A quiet and dark place for the rabbit to hide if it is frightened for some reason or needs privacy. This makes your rabbit feel psychologically stable.
- A specific bed for sleeping.
- Sufficient free space for free movement and exercise.
- A rabbit play area where some chew sticks and toys can be kept.
Ventilation System:
Humidity is dangerous to your rabbit’s body Therefore, ventilation is very important to prevent indoor dampness. In this case, a mesh window can be placed on one side of the room.