Placement of cages

[lereg15]

Sweet, the ACV is 2 tablespoons per gallon just so you know.

Thank you!! I have read that acv is great for the immune system!!

 

[wamplercathy]

We have a cat, so maybe I will put kitty litter in the urine pans as well?

I've never heard of anyone using traditional kitty litter, but since the rabbits wouldn't be able to get to the litter, the only reason(s) I can think of not to use it would the dust (rabbits do not do well with dust) and possibly any chemical odor that might bother them. I'm not sure though.

You mentioned the buck cage, so does that mean that the does will keep it in the cage? I was planning on keeping the buck on the top shelf and the does on the middle one, hoping it may keep him from spraying as bad. I don't know if it would work or not, considering he could still smell them.

Does MOSTLY keep it in the cage. Does are capable of spraying, but usually do not. Occasionally, they will pee out of the side of the cage. Again though, I have litter boxes in my cages for them and they mostly use those. It's a bit of a hassle to clean up though.

As for the buck spraying, I have seen it happen more when he can SEE the doe, particularly when he gets close to the cage she's in. I think there might also be some territorial spraying when they are moved into a new area, but that settles down after a bit.

I could just make 2 24x36 cages on each shelf and still have 6 cages, which should be plenty. If I need more room, I could always build more cages later. I only plan on doing the middle and top shelves now, but at least I know I'd have more room if I need it!!

That might be big enough for a solo rabbit, but I'm still not sure it would be large enough for a doe with kits. The 30x36 was barely big enough for my doe with kits and she is a smallish/medium sized doe (about 5.5 lbs). I believe your rabbits would be considerably larger. You should wait and see what others have to add regarding the cage size.

Dust? My rabbitry has a dirt floor of soft dirt. When the dogs run in and out or I just walk quickly it kicks up some dust. Do yall think this will be an issue?

 

[lereg15]

I was kind of thinking that I wouldn't pour the litter in the trays while they were under the rabbits, but rather when I was changing the trays. I would think it would definitely cut down on the smell!!

 

[Susie570]

Dust? My rabbitry has a dirt floor of soft dirt. When the dogs run in and out or I just walk quickly it kicks up some dust. Do yall think this will be an issue?

I think it depends on how much dust and whether or not it obviously reaches the buns. If they're being surrounded by a cloud of dust every time you go in and out, I think it would be a problem. If it just kicks up a little dust under the cages and settles back down pretty quickly, I doubt that would be a problem. <br /><br /> -- Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:05 am -- <br /><br />

I was kind of thinking that I wouldn't pour the litter in the trays while they were under the rabbits, but rather when I was changing the trays. I would think it would definitely cut down on the smell!!

True... I haven't seen anyone else offering an opinion on it. They might know something I don't as to why it wouldn't be a good idea.

 

[lereg15]

Dust? My rabbitry has a dirt floor of soft dirt. When the dogs run in and out or I just walk quickly it kicks up some dust. Do yall think this will be an issue?

I think it depends on how much dust and whether or not it obviously reaches the buns. If they're being surrounded by a cloud of dust every time you go in and out, I think it would be a problem. If it just kicks up a little dust under the cages and settles back down pretty quickly, I doubt that would be a problem.

-- Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:05 am --

I was kind of thinking that I wouldn't pour the litter in the trays while they were under the rabbits, but rather when I was changing the trays. I would think it would definitely cut down on the smell!!

True... I haven't seen anyone else offering an opinion on it. They might know something I don't as to why it wouldn't be a good idea.

I honestly don't think that dust would be a problem. At least I never noticed any by just walking in and out. My basement has rock on the floor and the side of my house has that moss crap on the ground.

I would think that it would help, and am kind of puzzled to why nobody else has any input on the subject. I may make a new post to try and get some other responses.

 

[ottersatin]

, My eyes are getting bad and I can't see the j's to get into both wires. I used a few more than I should have, but I'm happy the way it turned

Hello Greg,
here's a tip that will get [J] clips under control.
Use a needle nose plier to hold the wires together
then clamp the J. Hey, I'm OLD too! :twisted:
Ottersatin. ldtimer:

 

[lereg15]

, My eyes are getting bad and I can't see the j's to get into both wires. I used a few more than I should have, but I'm happy the way it turned

Hello Greg,
here's a tip that will get [J] clips under control.
Use a needle nose plier to hold the wires together
then clamp the J. Hey, I'm OLD too! :twisted:
Ottersatin. ldtimer:

Wow!! I never thought of that. Thanks!! My buddy was over yesterday and clipped them on like it was his job for years. It took me 3-4 tries before I even got one attached, lol. I'm getting ready to make a buck cage here, after a run to the store and will definitely use my needle nose!!