Best Rabbit Cage or Hutch
The single biggest mistake in choosing a rabbit's home is picking one too small: a rabbit needs enough room to take several hops, stand fully upright on its back legs, and stretch out flat, and a lot of cages sold as suitable simply aren't big enough for that. Beyond size, security, ventilation and how easily you can clean it day to day matter most.
Why size is the first thing to check
A rabbit that can't take a few proper hops, stand up on its back legs, or lie fully stretched out doesn't have enough space, whatever the cage is marketed as. Rabbit welfare guidance is consistently clear that many commercially sold hutches are too small on their own to be a rabbit's only living space.
The most workable setups usually pair a secure base with a permanently attached run, giving a rabbit far more room to move than the sleeping area alone, rather than relying on the hutch itself to provide all the space a rabbit needs.
Security and weatherproofing
If the cage or hutch lives outdoors, it needs to keep out foxes and other predators as well as the weather — solid catches rather than simple bolts, a dry, draught-free sleeping area, and enough raised height off the ground to avoid damp.
Ventilation still matters even with weatherproofing in mind; a hutch that's sealed too tightly can build up damp and ammonia from droppings just as easily as one that's too exposed.
Making it easy to clean properly
A hutch or cage with a removable tray, a hinged roof, or a front that opens fully makes a real difference to how consistently it actually gets cleaned, which matters for a rabbit's health as much as the size of the space itself.
Look for a design you can genuinely reach into every corner of, rather than one that looks good but leaves awkward areas you'll end up avoiding at cleaning time.
Furnishing the space once it's the right size
A hutch or run that's the right size still needs the right things inside it: a covered area to retreat to and feel secure, a stable water source that won't tip or freeze in winter, and enough safe chew material to keep a rabbit's constantly growing teeth worn down.
Flooring matters too — solid, well-bedded flooring is kinder on a rabbit's feet over time than bare wire mesh, which can cause sore hocks if a rabbit stands on it for long stretches without a solid resting area to move to.
What we stock
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Adjustable Tortoise Harness and Lead
An adjustable harness and lead set sized for tortoises and turtles, for safe garden adventures.
£7.99
Four Flags Quick Ferret Muzzle — Grooming & Handling Aid
A temporary, reliable muzzle designed specifically for ferrets — useful for grooming, medicating, and routine handling.
£14.99
Hamster Exercise Ball
A clear rolling exercise ball that lets your hamster roam and stay active safely around the home, with ventilation slots and a secure lid. Supplied in a random colour.
£7.99
Rabbit No-Rinse Dry-Cleaning Foam
A no-rinse foam that gently cleans and freshens your rabbit's coat between full washes, no water needed.
£7.99
PawHut 12-Panel Small Animal Playpen for Guinea Pigs, 105cm, White
Twelve 45 x 35cm panels and multi-angle connectors that build a 105 x 105cm open pen at 45cm high, for evening floor time with guinea pigs or hedgehogs.
£35.99
Poultry Nappy Harness for Chickens, Ducks & Geese
A washable fabric nappy harness for house poultry, catching droppings to keep your home clean.
From£7.99
Hanging Cage Hammock for Small Pets
A soft sherpa-lined cage hammock that gives small pets a warm, lofted spot to curl up.
From£8.99
Selective Timothy Hay
UK-grown Timothy hay for rabbits and other small animals, for unlimited daily feeding
£9.99
Small Pet Carrier Shoulder Bag with Bubble Window
A ventilated travel carrier bag for hamsters, guinea pigs and other small pets, with a clear bubble window and breathable mesh panels. The adjustable shoulder strap makes outings and vet trips easy.
£13.99
Selective Naturals Woodland Loops
Dandelion and rosehip flavoured loop treats for rabbits, guinea pigs, degus and chinchillas
£3.99
Selective Naturals Orchard Loops
Apple-flavoured loop treats for rabbits, guinea pigs, degus and chinchillas
£3.99
Selective Naturals Meadow Loops
Pea-flavoured loop treats for rabbits, guinea pigs, degus and chinchillas
£3.99
Common questions
- How big should a rabbit's cage or hutch be?
- Big enough for your rabbit to take several hops, stand fully upright on its back legs, and stretch out flat without touching the sides. In practice this rules out a lot of smaller hutches sold as a complete home, so pairing a hutch with an attached run is the safer approach.
- Can rabbits live in a cage indoors instead of a hutch outside?
- Yes, an indoor cage or pen can work well provided it meets the same size and safety needs as an outdoor hutch, with regular time out of the cage for exercise rather than the cage being the only space a rabbit ever has.
- Do rabbits need a run as well as a hutch?
- Most rabbit welfare guidance recommends a permanently attached run alongside the sleeping hutch, since the hutch alone is rarely large enough to count as a rabbit's whole living space.
- How often does a rabbit hutch need cleaning?
- The toilet area typically needs cleaning daily, with a fuller clean of bedding and surfaces weekly, though this varies with how many rabbits share the space. A hutch that's easy to open up and reach into makes keeping to that routine far more realistic.
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Written against guidance published by UK veterinary and welfare organisations. Always confirm specifics with your own vet.
Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.