andyva
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What's a good size for a transport cage? Thinking of making some with dividers. I'm guessing you want about a 12 x 12 x 18 space for adult meat breeds?
SuburbanHomesteader":3h58yqwj said:I have others that are two-part: pen and pan. Pen sits in the pan. Floor is an inch or two above the floor of the pan to keep rabbit out of the mess.
andyva":cnbauh1h said:Thanks, that helps. I'm guessing 12" tall? Is that a good size for going on road trips, shows etc?
SatinsRule":2sg2uz01 said:Depends upon available space in your vehicle, the size of your rabbits, and how many rabbits you want to transport at one time. Bigger carrier holes obviously equal less available space in your vehicle.
Lastfling":25jsoaa6 said:SatinsRule":25jsoaa6 said:Depends upon available space in your vehicle, the size of your rabbits, and how many rabbits you want to transport at one time. Bigger carrier holes obviously equal less available space in your vehicle.
:lol: That is so true. In the interest of fuel economy, my rabbit express is a Honda Civic! If I drop the back seat, it can put 3 of the carriers I mentioned in the vehicle. All have to be put in thru the trunk as the dimension will not allow them to go thru the doors (coupe - not sedan). First cage goes in and is pulled thru to the passenger area. The remaining two cages will just (and I do mean just) fit side by side in the trunk compartment. I also have a smaller three rabbit carrier that I'm going to have to fit in also for my next show, as I have some folks interested in seeing a couple of rabbits I don't plan to show. Haven't made the fit yet, but that carrier may have to ride on the front passenger seat :up: Things we do to show a rabbit
andyva":1m1vo036 said:Wire dividers or solid? Wire would have to be 1/2"x1" (floor wire) I assume.
I have always found that lifestock that is packed relatively tight (within reason) on a trailer is safer than having too much room. I would think the same principals would be involved with rabbits.
SatinsRule":rbdsdcon said:andyva":rbdsdcon said:Wire dividers or solid? Wire would have to be 1/2"x1" (floor wire) I assume.
I have always found that lifestock that is packed relatively tight (within reason) on a trailer is safer than having too much room. I would think the same principals would be involved with rabbits.
I prefer solid dividers, but both have their own unique challenges.
Packing them tight has advantages and disadvantages. It works well for short show trips in mild weather, but where you run into issues is when you have to try and water them. Since most of my shows are 300+ miles each way, I pretty much have to factor in space for feed and water cups.
Lastfling":29t3gtmv said:SatinsRule":29t3gtmv said:andyva":29t3gtmv said:Wire dividers or solid? Wire would have to be 1/2"x1" (floor wire) I assume.
I have always found that lifestock that is packed relatively tight (within reason) on a trailer is safer than having too much room. I would think the same principals would be involved with rabbits.
I prefer solid dividers, but both have their own unique challenges.
Packing them tight has advantages and disadvantages. It works well for short show trips in mild weather, but where you run into issues is when you have to try and water them. Since most of my shows are 300+ miles each way, I pretty much have to factor in space for feed and water cups.
My dividers are solid and like you I have to factor in cups, primarily feed as I attach the small bottles to the outside for water. If I put it in cups, there's usually a mess in a very short time. Those that lock on the cage side or not.
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Also, as for cardboard - it wouldn't last with mine. They'd make it their mission to see how long it would take to dig through to the other side!
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