Generally, rabbits are clean animals and like to be in a clean environment. Your rabbit’s cage should be cleaned out at least every two to three days. It depends on the amount of waste your rabbit makes. If you notice that your rabbit produces a lot of waste, clean out the cage once every day.

DAILY CLEANING:  Daily cleaning is not as in depth as weekly cleaning.  I recommend doing daily cleaning at night time.  You will need to remove any food that should be refrigerated.  This includes fruit and veggies.  No need to throw them out, just keep them separate from people food and give it back to your rabbit in the morning.  You also need to hand wash your rabbit’s food bowl and water bowl.  If you use a water bottle style waterer, you do not need to wash it daily.  If any pieces of hay have fallen from the hayrack, put them back.  If anything else is out of place, put it back!  Your rabbit will thank you.

WEEKLY CLEANING:   This is a much more thorough cleaning than the daily cleaning.  You will need to take everything out of your rabbits cage and completely disinfect it.   Not only will this get rid of any odors that may be lingering, but not doing this can leave your rabbit susceptible to many health problems.  You can never skip this.  Use a disinfectant formula like the Clean Cage Deodorizer for Small Animals, pictured above.  The formula of Clean Cage Deodorizer for Small Animals is non-toxic, so it is safe to use to clean your bunny’s cage and his food and water bowls.  After thoroughly spraying the entire cage you will need to leave the solution on for 30 minutes.  You want it to be able to fully penetrate for maximum sanitizing power.  You will also want to soak your rabbit’s food and water bowls in this solution.  After 30 minutes, you will thoroughly rinse of the Clean Cage Deodorizer for Small Animals from the cage and bowls with clean water.  Let everything dry completely before putting your bunny and his cage accessories back into the cage.

Do not forget that you should never clean your rabbit’s litter box (or any other items that contain waste) in the kitchen sink.  Always wash it in the bathroom sink or bathtub.

1.  Place your rabbit’s cage in an area of the house where the temperature does not often change.  This means that it should not be be near a door that is frequently opened, or near an air conditioner or heat vent.  Just like humans, rabbits are fine with slight fluctuations in the temperature.  You just do not want to expose them to high heat (especially humidity), or frigid temperatures.

2.  Keep the cage out of direct sunlight.  As mentioned above, rabbits are very susceptible to high heat temperatures.  Setting the cage within direct exposure to the sun can cause heat stroke.

3.  Keep your rabbit out of the basement and attic.  These areas are usually damp, and have barely any ventilation, which can be unhealthy for your rabbit.

4.  Keep the cage in an area were people frequent.  But at the same time you need to ensure that your rabbit has quiet time where he can rest.

5.  Rabbits need 8 hours of sleep, so be sure your bunny is not exposed to light for at least 8 hours a day.  They have circadian rhythms based on light just like we do!  If you keep your rabbit’s cage in an area that is always light (ex: if you leave a lamp on 24 hours a day,) then be sure to cover the cage with a towel to be sure your bunny can get proper sleep.

6.  Make sure the cage is not in a place where there is lots of noise.  An example would be next to TV or music speakers.

If you do not have a rabbit cage, you have plenty of options.  You can get a relatively simple cage, like the My First Home for Rabbits – Large Teal.  Or you can get a more sophisticated cage, like the Habitat Defined Home for Rabbits, pictured above.  This huge cage gives your rabbit plenty of room to play and explore.  The best part of the Habitat Defined Home for Rabbits is that it sits on wheels, so it can be easily moved to a good place in your house where your rabbit will thrive!

A great idea is to get your rabbit an exercise pen, like the Clean Living Playpen for a Small Dog or Pet.  This circular pen has 8 panels, and is 43 inches in diameter.  With its height of 29 inches, your rabbit will always remain safely inside because he will be unable to hop out!   The cage can be used indoor or outdoors, and it is light enough so that it can be easily moved.  It is also collapsible so it can be easily stored when you do not want to use it.

When you have an exercise pen like the Clean Living Playpen for a Small Dog or Pet, you will probably also need a plastic mat to protect your carpet or other types of flooring from rabbit waste.  Luckily, the makers of the Clean Living Playpen for a Small Dog or Pet also created the Clean Living Pen Cover or Floor Mat, seen in blue in the picture above.  You can use it as a cover for your rabbit if you keep him outdoors.  This will protect your rabbit from sun or rain.  Or you can use it as a mat to protect your floor from rabbit messes.  Buy two if you want to have both a mat and a cover!

These pens are good for exercising your rabbit, but you can also use them as a regular cage.  One great thing about the Clean Living Playpen for a Small Dog or Pet is that it is specially designed to attach to any Clean Living Rabbit Cage, like the Large Clean Living 2 Level Cage for Small Animals.  All you have to do is open the door of the pen and place the small cage right at the opening with its door open.  Your rabbit is free to either spend time in his small cage or the exercise pen!  Your rabbit will love having so much more space to live.

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This innovative hutch offers the ideal living space for outdoor rabbits!  The hutch features a nesting box hideout as can be seen in the image to the right.  As far as we know, Super Pet brand are the only hutches that offer multiple doors for easy access – no matter where your hutch is.

The unique hay manger is perfect for a rabbit’s life and the pullout tray with wire grate makes it super easy for you to care for your rabbits.  As always, the Super Pet Gazebo Rabbit hutch has secure locks for your rabbits safety. 

To ensure a long hutch life, the new hutches are made with the highest quality weather and rain resistant materials.

The hutches are now easier than ever to assemble and have fewer overall steps and parts! Each hutch is also environmentally friendly. For every tree used durin construction, a new tree is planted. 

The Gazebo Hutch is ideal for single rabbits, small to medium sizes.

Hutch measures 44.5″L x 44.5″W x 60.5″H

All wood rabbit hutches feature a nesting box hideout, multiple doors for easy access, hay manger, pullout tray with wire grate, and secure locks. 

To ensure a long hutch life, the new hutches are made with the highest quality weather and rain resistant materials. The hutches are now easier than ever to assemble and have fewer overall steps and parts! Each hutch is also environmentally friendly. For every tree used during construction, a new tree is planted. 

The 2-Story 48″ Hutch is ideal for single or multiple rabbits.

Hutch measures 48″L x 24.25″W x 50.5″H

The two-story outdoor rabbit hutch pictured to the right is our most popular itema and it is back in stock.  Order today to ensure you get one!

There are no set rules for how often to clean, but doing a bit of cleaning every day will help keep your rabbit’s cage clean.  A clean cage will make sure your rabbit healthy and happy.

As a general rule, plan on doing a thorough cleaning of your rabbit’s cage at least once a week.

We like Nature’s Miracles Deodorizing Cage Wipes for a number of reasons.  They are easy to use, we know they are safe and non-toxic to your rabbits and they leave the cage smelling wonderful.

It’s as easy as 1-2-3-4 to use these cage wipes:

1. Remove top of canister and flip open dispensing cap.
2. Pull wipe from center of roll and run through the center of the dispensing cap and replace lid.
3. Firmly tear wipe and remove and close flip cap.
4. Wipe dirt and waste until completely removed for a clean, sanitary cage.

• Gazebo Style Rabbit Hutch
• Large 1-story Hutch
• Large 2-story Hutch
• 36 inch 1-story Rabbit Hutch

These hutches have a rich finish that stands out as an “Elite Rabbit Hutch”.

Remember that the hutch you purchase should be about 4 times the length of your rabbit.  – so if your rabbit is 9 inches long, a 36 inch hutch should be fine. 

If your rabbit is female and is going to have babies – get a bigger hutch. 

Make sure that you place your hutch in an area that has good air circulation and allows plenty of room for you to periodically clean the hutch. 

Rabbits are extremely clean animals and not comfortable with dirty homes. 

• Size of the cage:  Make sure that the wire cage is large enough for your rabbit to fit comfortably inside.  If your rabbit is young, plan on buying a larger wire cage for your rabbit to grow into.  The minimum size wire cage should be at about four times the size of the rabbit, so if your rabbit is going to be larger, you will want to choose a roomy wire cage.  You will also need to consider room for a variety of cage accessories and enough space for a litter area, a sleeping area, a feeding area, and a play area.  One of my favorite roomy wire rabbit cages is the Super Pet Large Welcome Home Hutch by Super Pet.  This wire cage has lots of room for your rabbit to roam and plenty of area for all of the rabbit accessories that you will need.
• Type  of flooring:  Most cages have a wire floor that allows the waste to fall through and helps to keep the cage cleaning for your rabbit.  If you plan on litter training your rabbit, then choose a solid floor for the cage.  A solid floor is more comfortable for your rabbit and easier on the feet.  My First Home Extra-Large for Rabbits has a solid plastic base that is easy to clean and easy on your rabbit’s feet.
• Horizontal v. Vertical Space:  It is more important to choose a wire cage with lots of horizontal space than vertical space (four or more levels), since it is harder for rabbit to hop up steep ramps.  If you find a wire cage with lots of vertical space, make sure that the wire cage has ramps designed especially for rabbits to hop on and only a few levels.