12 Best Indoor Rabbit Cages - Large, Story and Setup

Besides proper health care, grooming and providing the required diet, safe, spacious housing is another essential need of any rabbit, whether kept for commercial purposes (show, meat, fur) or as a pet.

Hutch vs wire cage vs sheds

Rabbits can stay in hutches, sheds or cages. What is the difference between these three and which one is ideal for your bunnies? Obviously, this often confuses many people. Whereas in most cases, they will be considered one and the same thing, there are some small differences.

To begin with, bunny cages are mainly made from wire mesh and plastics and often used for indoor rabbits. They are smaller in size and are suited for people who travel a lot since they can be folded easily.

A rabbit hutch is usually made of wire mesh, wood, and other materials. It is often meant for outdoor bunnies (but can also be used for indoor ones) and it is larger in size. This makes it convenient and comfortable when compared to cages.

Finally, a bunny shed is made by converting a garden shed to a home for your bunnies. As expected, it is the largest of the three and most comfortable and recommended.

You can now tell the clear difference between these three common types of bunny housing. This post is going to focus on cages.

Choosing a good wire cage for rabbits

Your bunnies need to be as comfortable as possible while in their cages. This will ensure their optimum health conditions and happiness. Therefore, you need to make sure you choose one wisely.

Most of these cages are made of a wireframe ( with some metal rods or bars) with a plastic bottom tray. The metals used should be galvanized, powder-coated or plastic-coated bars. Note that the latter my wear out as rabbits will often chew it.

Therefore, when looking at some of the best brands to buy or even if you want to make your own rabbit cage at home, there are some important considerations you should make which include:

Cage size – length, width, and heights

Every rabbit and animal welfare association in the world always encourages animal owners to ensure the proper size of the housing. For instance, one for bunnies should be spacious enough to allow them to freely stretch in all directions, stand up upright and make a few hops.

Also, it should be able to accommodate the various supplies you may put inside this housing unit such as rabbit feeders and waterers.  Always ensure it meets the recommended minimum cage size dimensions This will ensure your bunnies are comfortable, happy and healthy.

Your choice will also depend on the size of your bunnies. Dwarf ones might be comfortable in smaller cages wile giant rabbits will need very big ones.

Since some enclosures target several pets including guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, and so on, always make sure that they are not too small. Their typical lengths will be about 3'4", 4' or 5' (100cm, 120cm, and 150cms respectively) with larger ones very rare.

To begin with, go for the 100cm one if your rabbit is allowed to freely roam in the house and only use the cage when it needs to be alone or undisturbed.

Secondly, always buy rabbit cages with heights that are at least 18' with those 24' (60cm) and above recommended.

Finally, if you have baby bunnies, do not buy smaller ones since they grow fast and may outgrow the enclosure you bought within no time.

Rabbit cage floor covering and bedding

Most of them have a wire mesh on their floor which is not recommended for large bunnies and breeds such as rex breeds (have thin fur on their feet) since they can cause sore on their paws and may encourage sore hocks.

To make them more comfortable, you can always do some modifications pm the rabbit's cage floor which will include placing mats (plastic, grass or rubber ones), lining it with straws, hay, lino, as well as using the various good bunny bedding alternatives to ensure they are comfortable.  Alternatively, you can get rid of the wire floor.

Rabbit cage tray

Trays are meant to trap urine and dropping that will be falling through the wire grids on the bottom of your enclosure. If you decide to get rid of the bottom wire (chicken or grid) mesh, ensure the trays are deep and fill them with the various bedding materials.

A deeper one can give you a chance to add a litter tray inside it if you have litter trained rabbits.

Space available

When buying one, you need to consider if you have enough space where you will place it. If the space available is limited,  consider going for stackable wire rabbit cages or story ones (2, 3 or 4 tiered ones).

The cage door and placement

First, doors need to be big to allow you to change litter trays with easy. We recommend brands that have a large side door and a solid ramp (if not cover it) to enable your bunnies to go in and out easily.

If the door is on the top part, it should be large enough to fit your arms and the rabbit as you lifting it out or return it in. We do not recommend those with doors on their top as they may make your bunnies feel threatened.

Finally, position your cage in a way that the door is not obstructed by anything.

Other considerations

Besides the above, you need to consider things such as the ease of cleaning it, durability, accessibility, safety, among other factors.

Can I use a dog crate?

Some people often opt for them since they are larger yet will cost less considering their size to cost ratio. You can use it but do some of the modifications we have already discussed such as ensuring it has a solid floor.

Do I still need a rabbit run or playpen?

Irrespective of how big your cage is, your furry friends need an outdoor or indoor rabbit run for exercising unless you leave them to freely roam in your bunny-proofed house. Runs are usually large with recommended sizes not less than 8' by 4' in length and width.

12 Best Rabbit Cages Including Large, Story (tiers) or with Accessories

What follows is a review of the best rabbit cages designed for indoor use. We will look at outdoor rabbit hutches as well as bunny sheds in a different post.  You must consider the size and the size of your rabbit before buying them. The recommended rabbit cage size should guide you.

Living World Deluxe Habitat – Best overall

If you are looking for nothing less than the best indoor rabbit house, the Living World Deluxe Habitat is the Holy Grail! Besides pet bunny, you can use it to keep our ferret, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.

Living World Deluxe Habitat features an elegant and stunning design with wire upper section for excellent ventilation and plastic bottom base that is deep enough to prevent your litter from scattering all over. You can access it via the roof or front door for cleaning and maintenance since the top wire comes in two detachable pieces.

Furthermore, this enclosure has all you need for your bunnies, including a balcony accessible via a ramp that has a tip-proof food secured to balcony floor as well as an externally located drip-proof water bottle and a hay guard for easy access and maintenance. Should your bunny need a hideaway, it is right beneath the balcony.

Finally, you have a choice of standard (30.7 L x 18.9 W x 19.7 H in), large (37.8 L x 22.4 W x 22 H in), or X-large (46.9 L x 22.8 W x 24 H in) depending on the size of your bunny. The standard and large are suitable for small rabbits while the large one for more massive bunnies. Don't worry about assembly since you don't need any too. It uses plastic clips, and it's quite straightforward.

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MidWest Homes for Pets Wabbitat Deluxe Rabbit Home Kit X-large rabbit cage

MidWest Homes for Pets Wabbitat Deluxe Rabbit Home Kit X-large measuring 47.16L x 23.62W x 19.68H inches is one of large indoor cage you can buy for not just your bunnies but also ferrets, chinchillas, guinea pigs, and other small animals.

Like Living World Deluxe Habitat, it comes with some accessories, i.e., removable water bottle and hay feeder. Also, it has a fixed feeding bowl on the elevated (balcony side) and a hideout beneath the balcony.

The upper part is made from powder-coated 1-inch wire mesh for excellent visibility and ventilation while the lower part has a 5.5 inch deep plastic for rabbit litter or bedding. Your room won't be messed with litter or urine.

While it is quite comfortable and spacious, you can still extend it with the Midwest Homes for Pets 158WEX or 58HEX wood hutch to make it even larger.

Finally, it has an opening from the topside and two full-width front doors for easy access during playtime, cleaning, or feeding. Don't worry about assembly as it is a breeze. Also, you get a one year warranty. It is one of the cheapest brands that come with accessories.

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AmazonBasics Small Animal Cage Habitat with Accessories - Best with accessories

AmazonBasics Small Animal Cage Habitat with Accessories is another excellent addition to the list of best indoor rabbit homes. It has an iron wire mesh top and a PP plastic base to ensure your pet bunnies, chinchillas, ferrets or guinea pigs are comfortable and measures 48.6 by 26.6 by 20.6 inches. You have the choice of the standard or large, which is smaller.

Furthermore, it comes with several accessories. Firstly, a hay guard and non-drip water bottle attached from the outside to save on space, secondly, a balcony that has a non-tip feeding bowl and an access ramp for extra dimensions and finally a hide beneath the balcony.

Finally, you don't need any special skills or tools to assemble it, and all these accessories and the cage have a one year warranty from their manufacturers.

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Midwest Wabbitat Folding Rabbit Cage - Best cheap bunny cage

If you want a budget-friendly bunny indoor cage that will serve you well, go for the MidWest Homes for Pets Wabbitat Deluxe Rabbit Home Kit, especially the larger 37"L x 19"W  x 20"H whose price is below $50.

This bunny enclosure comes with top and front door for easy access. The doors have a secure slide latches. The bottom side has a lockable slide-out ABS plastic pan for trapping urine and preventing mess around the cage beneath a mesh grid flooring that is about ½ inch to ensure your enclosure remains clean, and it doesn't cause sore hocks.

You don't need special tools to assemble it as the whole process is quite simple.

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Yaheetech 37/52-inch Metal 4 and 6 tier indoor cages

Story cages create more space for exercise as well as help in mental stimulation. If you require one, the Yaheetech 37/52-inch Metal 4 or 6 tier bunny enclosure will serve you well. It comes in a 4 and 6 tier measuring 25.2 x 17.2 x 52 and 25.2 x 17.2 x 37 inches, respectively, and a smooth arched seamless construction to ensure they don't injure your pets. Each tier is connected with a ramp.

The cage has four heavy-duty universal caster wheels that smoothly roll to any direction and powder-coated square metal tubes where wires are mounted at 0.9" spacing from each other. You will like the hammer tone paint that gives them a luxurious, corrosion-resistant finish.

Cleaning and accessing this enclosure is straightforward, thanks to its slide-out tray beneath metal crates that also prevents your pets from sitting on urine and the large double doors that have a securing latch. Also, you have a pet bowl and a water bottle mounted onto the wall of your cage.

However, owing to its smaller size, buy this durable enclosure for a little bunny or other pets such as chinchilla, ferrets, squirrel, sugar gliders, ferrets, hedgehogs, or guinea pigs.

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Midwest Deluxe Critter Nation – Single and two stories small cage

While it is designed for degus, rats, chinchillas, and ferrets, you can still buy it if you have a very small or dwarf bunny where you have a single and double story, especially if you have a small space. It will provide a new surface for playing and resting.

Both are elevated off the ground and have four wheels. The two-story compartments have three plastic ramps (with ramp covers to prevent slipping), two adjustable shelves, two full-width plastic pans that are leak-proof, and four locking wheel casters to prevent movement when not necessary.

Besides being easy to assemble, Midwest Deluxe Critter Nation comes with double full-width doors that lock securely (critter-proof) and a year warranty.

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Kennel-Aire A Frame Bunny House – Best A-frame bunny house

If you love a frame or barn style bunny homes, this Kennel-Aire A Frame Bunny House is what you need. It is spacious, measuring 29.5 X 16.5 X 24 inches, has four durable and heavy-duty caster wheels, an arched-roof, and multiple doors (two on one side and a top one).

The easy to assemble) cage (you need no tools is made using strong metal wires to ensure it lasts long. Furthermore, it is easy to clean since it has a slide-out bottom plastic pan. Your pets, including rabbits, hedgehogs, and guinea pigs, will enjoy its comfort and get enough space to play it.

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Ware Manufacturing Home Sweet Home Pet Cage for Small Animals

If you are looking for a large, elegant, affordable, yet simple looking cage for your furry friends, Ware Manufacturing has one for you, the Home Sweet Home Pet Cage for Small Animals.  It features a top section made of powder-coated, chews proof wires while the bottom has an easy to clean stain and odor resistant, deep plastic base to prevent spillage of litter that comes in three colors.

The enclosure is easy to assemble, other animals, including chinchillas, guinea pigs, and ferrets, can use it, and it has a large front door to enable you to clean or access your bunny.

While we recommend the 40" Length X 20" Width X 20" Height, you can buy the medium or small one depending on the size of your pet.

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Prevue Hendryx Cocoa & Cream Small Animal Cage Stand

Prevue Hendryx Cocoa & Cream Small Animal Cage Stand is made of steel tube frame mounted to caster wheels for easy movement. The sides have wires placed at 15/16-inch from each other while the bottom has a wire grid and a deep plastic base beneath it to collect any urine, feces, or mess.

Prevue Hendryx Cocoa & Cream Small Animal Cage Stand side and top door for easy cleaning and pet access of your bunny, guinea pigs and other pets, a shelf with a ramp that gives it another platform or space. The cage measures 33½ inches long by 20 ½ wide x 33 inches high.  You definitely will like its cocoa brown color, white wire mesh, and safe powder coat.

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Ferplast Krolik 140 Rabbit Cage Extra-Large Rabbit Cage w/Wood or Wire Hutch

Ferplast Krolik 140 rabbit cage measures 55.9L x 23.62W x 19.7H inches all-inclusive of the detachable extension of either wood or wire that measures 24L x 18W x 19.25H. There is XXL one we are going to review afterward.

The extension has a separation grill and is particularly crucial if you want to separate the cage and extension. The wooden extension accessible from the top is particularly important as it will provide privacy, especially during nesting.

The upper part is made from a powder-coated wire while its bottom has a 5.5" deep detachable plastic tray, making cleaning or litter empty very easy. The cage has a full front door for accessing your pets or for cleaning while the wire extension has entrances from the side, back and front ends.

Besides its large size, this enclosure comes with a large water bottle and a feeding bowl on an elevated feeding area. Beneath the raised area, there is a perfect hideaway for sleeping or relaxing. Furthermore, it has a hay feeder

The large size, durability backed with one year warranty, easy assembly, and extension are the most attractive features that make this cage a choice by many people.

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Ferplast Krolik 160 XXL Rabbit Cage w/Wire Extension– Best large cage for two rabbits

Unlike its smaller counterpart that comes with a wire and wood extension, the Ferplast Krolik 160 XXL Rabbit Cage gives comes with detachable extension measuring 24L x 18W x 19.25H inches that also have a separating metal grill.

The cage and extension measure 63.8L x 23.62W x 19.68H, making it ideal three guinea pigs or two rabbits. Furthermore, it has two drinking water bottles, two hay feeders, and a feeding bowl fixed on the raised side. Below the raised feeding area, your pet can hide or relax there.

Like other Ferplast brands, it is made of powder-coated wire on the upper side while the lower detachable section that is 5.5" is made of plastic, easing cleaning and discarding litter a breeze. You can access it via front or side doors for each cleaning or feeding.

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Petsfit Wood-Rabbit Cage with Not Leakage Deeper Removable Tray rabbit hutch

Petsfit Wood-Rabbit Cage with Not Leakage Deeper Removable Tray indoor rabbit hutch is a stunningly lovely looking bunny cage suitable for 1-2 guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, and other similar small pets.

This enclosure that measures 36" Lx 20" W x30" H has a leak-proof deep tray, can withstand more weight, and is easy to clean. For the woodside, just lift the roof up using the piston hinge while cleaning.

Furthermore, it has an enclosed sleeping or bathroom side and an area with wire mesh and wood. However, avoid using it if your bunnies are chewers and don't put it on rain.

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Other notable brands

Besides the above, some of the significant brands you should consider buying includes

• Go2buy Metal 3 Doors Rats Rabbit Ferret Cage Playpen
• Kaytee My First Home 2-level Pet Habitat
• Homey Pet-3 or 1 Tier Chinchilla Ferret Rabbit Small Animals Crate with Pull Out Tray, Urine Guard and Casters in Pink/Blue/Brown
• Kaytee My First Rabbit Home, 42 by 18-Inch Extra Large
• Prevue Hendryx Blue & White Small Animal Cage Stand 4.2-
• New Age Pet Eco-Concepts Park Avenue Small Animal Indoor Hutch

Best large rabbit cages including Ferplast

While coming up with the below list and brands, we considered the size. We understand getting large rabbit cages for sale is not easy. Try the following:

• Ferplast Krolik 160 Rodent Cage XXL  - reviewed above
• Liberta Retreat Indoor and Stand (154 x 78 x 93 cm)
• MidWest Homes for Pets Wabbitat Deluxe Rabbit Home Kit X-large rabbit cage
• AmazonBasics Small Animal Cage Habitat with Accessories
• Little Friends 160 (160 x 80 x 58cm) Measures 122cm x 62cm x 91cm including the stand

If you need larger indoor cages than the above, you may be forced to either make your own or order custom made ones.

Rabbit cage setup ideas

Once you have purchased the best brand from any of the ones we have looked at or any other you found functional and suits your needs well, you need to correctly set it up before you introduce your bunnies to it. Setting up will involve things such as:

Choosing where to put it

Always positioning it well. It should be in a well-ventilated area that is dust-free and lit with natural light. Go for a place that does not have loud noises or sudden movement. This means that "setting the cage next to a tumble dryer could cause the rabbit unnecessary stress,” warns wikiHow.pet.

Also, ensure the location is safe from predators including your other pets such as cats, dogs and so on.

Finally, place it where it can access its playpen or a bunny-proofed room. If in a room, it should be free of wires, cables, objects with sharp edges, and any other thing that can harm your bunny.

Provide various supplies

Place the various supplies in your cage which will include bunny waterers (bottles or bowl), feeders, litter box (if you have litter trained bunnies), bedding, and rabbit toys including chew toys, logic or puzzle toys, and tunneling or tube toys. Do not forget hideaways or hideouts.

There are many ways and rabbit cage setup ideas. Find the best way to organize yours. Remember, your objective should be left as much space as possible for your furry friends.

Finally, check through to see if everything is provided before introducing your bunnies to their new enclosures.

New and used rabbit cages for sale

If you are looking for new rabbit cages for sale, you will find them in places such as Amazon.com, Walmart, PetSmart among others. If you want cheaper used rabbit cages, try classified ads and listings including eBay.com and Craigslist.com