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How do I set up my new rabbit cage and what goes on the bottom?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | 1 month and 16 days old

How should I set up my rabbit new cage? (Especially what should i put at the bottom of the cage)

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 1st, 2017

You should put a large amount of regular hay on the bottom of the cage, this needs to be changed at least once a week. You also need a drinking bottle to hang on the inside of the cage and a couple of feeding bowls for the food.

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