Welcome to Module 1

In this module we will learn about the basics of rabbit housing

Rabbits make fantastic pets for a number of reasons, but if you don’t know how to care for a rabbit, adopting your very first one can be overwhelming.

Your new pet bunny will require some very specific things to keep them safe and happy in their new home.

Rabbit Housing

Rabbits need somewhere to eat, sleep, hide, and go to the toilet, plus room to hop, run, play, jump, and dig.

It is best to provide rabbits with cages that have a large exercise pen and at least 4×4 feet of space with enough room for a litter box.

One guideline to go by is at least 8 square feet of enclosure space combined with at least at least 24 square feet of exercise space, for 1-2 rabbits, in which the rabbit(s) can run and play at least 5 hours per day. This is just the minimum though; try to give your rabbit as much space as you can.

Whatever enclosure you go with, the floor should have flat areas that are not wire so your bunny won’t get sores on the feet or hocks.

Keep in mind that when your new pet rabbit isn’t in their home, they’ll need some traction to run around, so if you have hardwood or tile floors, you might consider putting down some area rugs for the spaces where your rabbit will play.

Rabbit Hutch

A relaxed rabbit will fully stretch out when resting, so your rabbit hutch/cage should be wide enough to allow you rabbit to lie with its legs stretched. This also allows for plenty of room to turn around.

A minimum width of 2' (60cm) is recommended for small to medium sized rabbits and 3' (90cm) for large to giant breeds.

The hutch should be long enough for your rabbit to take at least 3-4 hops without bumping its nose on the end. A medium sized rabbit covers about 18" (45cm) with each hop.