The most important aspect of owning a pet rabbit is making sure they have a safe, comfortable enclosure. While it might seem like an expensive and rigorous task, it can actually be cheap and easy with the right steps. Today’s article will give you a step by step guide on how to make the best DIY indoor rabbit enclosure.
How to Make the Best DIY Indoor Rabbit Enclosure
To make an indoor rabbit enclosure, you will need a plastic fence, rugs, and blankets. You’ll also need a plastic tray for their litter box.
You can get all of these materials for under $100 total.
Step 1: Plastic Fence
The most important aspect of your DIY indoor rabbit enclosure is the fence. This will help prevent your rabbit from escaping, and protect them from any other pets you might have.
While there are plenty of options for the fence, I would suggest a transparent fence so you can easily see your rabbits. I bought my SONGMICS fence for only $60 on amazon. It is very sturdy and it was easy to assemble.
I also really like that you can move it around once assembled. This makes it very easy to move or rotate your rabbit’s enclosure. The fence is also very customizable, so you can alter the height/shape as you like to fit your room.
While some people use metal fences, I advise against it because they can cause injuries to your rabbit.
Step 2: Rugs
For the bottom layer of your rabbit enclosure, I suggest you use rugs. While I might be bias, I think they are the best floor for rabbits.
They provide good traction for your rabbit it will make it easy for them to walk around. They are also pretty easy to clean, so it won’t be hard to shake off any waste or excess food. Depending on the softness, your rabbit might even enjoy sleeping on the rugs.
Having a good rug can help prevent your rabbit from getting yellow feet.
I prefer rugs to vinyl flooring because rabbits are more likely to chew and eat vinyl flooring. Additionally, vinyl flooring is more expensive and doesn’t last as long as rugs.
Step 3: Blankets
While your rabbit might be fine sleeping on rugs, I suggest you put one to two soft blankets in the enclosure. Not only will this give them a comfortable place to lay down, but it will also help warm them up if they are cold.
Since these blankets might get a little dirty, you shouldn’t use any blanket that you plan on using for yourself. I suggest that you put the blankets in the washing machine every two weeks to help prevent bad odors.
You might also want to add some hiding spots, as these dark places will offer your rabbit cover and make them feel safe.
Step 4: Plastic tray for litter box
All rabbit enclosures will need a litter box for them to pee and poop in. Luckily, you can easily make your own diy litter box. All you need is a plastic tray. Make sure that it isn’t tall so that your rabbit can easily climb into it.
You can also put a trash bag over it to help clean up any pee. However, you should watch your rabbit closely to make sure they don’t try to eat any of the plastic.
Lastly, you should put some hay in the litter box, as this makes the rabbit more comfortable when they need to relieve themselves. I personally use western timothy hay.
Make sure that you clean the box at least 2-3 times per day.