We have a 3 hole stack with slide out dropping pans in our attached garage. Recently we had a Holland Lop who lived in the bottom cage in the stack that was sick and ended up being put to sleep. We are concerned that he had something wrong with him since we got him about 4 weeks ago.
I would like to re-use the cage ASAP but only after I'm certain that it's safe for another rabbit. We are in Michigan and it's about 32 degrees outside so power washing it isn't an option. There are 2 other bunnies that live in the top and middle holes. In addition there is another 3 hole stack right beside this one with only a sheet of cardboard separating the stacks.
What will be the easiest and most effective way to clean this cage so it's safe to use again (soon)?
Setup looks like this:
Stack1---- Stack2
Bunny ---- Bunny
Bunny ---- Bunny
Bunny ---- Empty(needs to be cleaned)
So far I've emptied everything out (food dishes, water bottles, any last pieces of hay/hair, cleaned the floor with a wire brush to remove any poo fragments). I've also sprayed it out with a vinegar/water mix in a spray bottle.
What else can I do that will clean it out, but not make my other bunnies in the vicinity sick from the smell, etc?
Thank you.
I would like to re-use the cage ASAP but only after I'm certain that it's safe for another rabbit. We are in Michigan and it's about 32 degrees outside so power washing it isn't an option. There are 2 other bunnies that live in the top and middle holes. In addition there is another 3 hole stack right beside this one with only a sheet of cardboard separating the stacks.
What will be the easiest and most effective way to clean this cage so it's safe to use again (soon)?
Setup looks like this:
Stack1---- Stack2
Bunny ---- Bunny
Bunny ---- Bunny
Bunny ---- Empty(needs to be cleaned)
So far I've emptied everything out (food dishes, water bottles, any last pieces of hay/hair, cleaned the floor with a wire brush to remove any poo fragments). I've also sprayed it out with a vinegar/water mix in a spray bottle.
What else can I do that will clean it out, but not make my other bunnies in the vicinity sick from the smell, etc?
Thank you.