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rabbit hutch sizing guide

In addition to your hutch, a larger area is needed for daily execise. It is essential that your rabbit has the room to stretch in all directions. A rabbit hutch that's too small can effect your rabbits health - causing spine problems, muscle wastage and obesity.

Rabbit Hutch Width A relaxed rabbit will fully stretch out when resting. The rabbit hutch should be wide enough to allow you rabbit to lie with its legs stretched. This allows for plenty of room to turn around in the hutch too.

Rabbit Hutch Length The rabbit hutch should be long enough for the rabbit to take at least 3-4 hops without bumping its nose on the end

Rabbit Hutch Height Rabbits stand up on their backlegs to check their environment is safe. The rabbit hutch should be tall enough to allow your rabbit to do this without being hunched over or folding its ears against the roof.