BudgetBunny: Rabbit Cage Tours September 2012

Updated cage tours of the rabbit condos. These condos are made from storage cubes, natural wood and tile. You can watch a step by step video of how we made these by checking out our first video Building Your Own Rabbit Condo. See how we made these by clicking here: • BudgetBunny: How To Bu...
This is the link to the cage tours I did in the Spring where I answered some of the more common questions I get about the condos:
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[@earlejohannah]

You inspire me. Just got my first bunny a few days ago... I want her to be as happy as your's seem to be. Thank you for the cage tour.

[@rukiaans91]

My cage is similar to this but now I have new ideas to make it cleaner and better! Awesome cages :)

[@BudgetBunny]

Congratulations on being a new bunny owner! :) These cages took quite a bit of work and shipping charges would just be way too much to send to anyone. We also spent about $150 in making them. We do have a video however on how to build it if you're interested in making your own :)

[@johnuno64]

I love when you talk to your rabbits. It's so cute!

[@BudgetBunny]

They are an amazing breed! Spend lots of floor time with your bunny so they get used to you, give them lots of exercise and space to play, have them spayed/neutered at 6mos. of age and make sure they have unlimited hay!

[@BudgetBunny]

Oh thank you for letting me know! The veggie balls actually have an opening that is wider in one spot, that's where you stuff the veggies in it. It's better for large leafy veggies as small veggies would just fall out of it. It's a great enrichment toy as it makes your small pet work for their food. And two rabbits are better, if you can rescue two that are already prebonded that would be great but otherwise just make sure they're both fixed before introducing them to one another first :)

[@daisygomez1850]

hi this is the 1st time iv wach your vids and i got to say the really helped me with my rabbit thank you very much

[@BudgetBunny]

I recommend checking the shelters/rabbit rescues in your area, then craigslist or kijiji as rabbits are the 3rd most abandoned animal and there are so many that need a loving forever home.

[@BudgetBunny]

Thanks for your concern. Although slippery flooring can cause splayed legs it's more likely to happen from genetics or muscoskeleton conditions. Three out of four of my rabbits have no problem hopping on the cage floor. Ollie does have hidey houses and beds to give him firm areas to rest and gets lots of floor time on a firm surface. Towels or carpet would be even more dangerous for him as he loves to dig and chew at these which he could easily digest and cause obstructions in his stomach.

[@BudgetBunny]

That really is just preference. The reason I chose tile is because my rabbits love to chew and rip carpet. I didn't want them ingesting any fibres causing an obstruction. It's also a lot messier to clean if they still something on it or poop and pee on it. For me, I love the tile! It takes minutes to vacuum out their cages, then I just spritz with a water/vinegar solution and wipe the flooring clean! If you do use tile just make sure there are softer surfaces also available like a bed etc. :)

[@BudgetBunny]

Honey has one spot she particularly likes to dig in so I always load it up with cardboard and box lids. That way she can dig and shred to her heart's content and just replace the demolished bits during cage cleanings. And it protects the floor of your cage.

[@0nedirecti0n4ever]

I LOVE when u r going to show the second level and there up there then u say r u show us ur second level I love it :D

[@BudgetBunny]

Maybe a bunny proof room would be better for your bunny? :) That way she has tons of space to always roam and play and provides lots and lots of chews and toys and cardboard boxes and hidey houses! :)

[@KoishiteAkuma90]

I really love the nose from the rabbits!!! I had 2 once too, but they died and now after almost a year after my last rabbit died I want to have new once... I'm such a rabbit lover ^^

[@johnuno64]

Please keep making your videos!

[@katmcgee8567]

Goodness those rabbit just love her. So cute =) But I've never seen rabbit cages like her's. So innovative.

[@WiWillemijn]

So much nostalgia..

[@BudgetBunny]

Thanks :) Two of my rabbits are from pet shops and the other two are rescues.

[@BudgetBunny]

I recommend checking your local shelter or rescue. Rabbits are the third most abandoned animals because people don't realize the work and responsibility that goes in to caring for them. You can also check websites like craigslist or kijiji. As well neutering/spaying depends on where you go but expect to pay around $150 for a neuter and $250 for a spay. Also remember that rabbits are a 8-12 year committment, require hours of free range time a day and do best when living with another fixed rabbit.

[@pgearthyluv]

rocky isn't letting you touch anything he's like "don't touch" lol your babies are super cute..i want a bunny, but for a yr just been doing research want to make sure im ready..

[@mayaovermyer7664]

Bohamian Princess I know that you posted this 3 years ago, but I just wanted to know if you got the bunny that you wanted. I spent almost a year researching about rabbits and now I have 4 rabbits.

[@lilsmartbunny9699]

Prabally are

[@flopsybunny1209]

you have the cutest bunnies ever!!!!!

[@BudgetBunny]

Hi There! Some rabbits just aren't big chewers. Ollie doesn't chew on anything I give him. He's still got untouched willow ring chews in his cage that I gave him a month ago! With these bunnies you want to make sure you have unlimited hay to encourage chewing so their teeth stay worn down (I have a hay video with tips to get them to eat more hay if you need it), you could also try different toys that incorporate treats/hay in them - my website has lots of these :)

[@BudgetBunny]

The reason I stopped doing that was because they would constantly fill up on pellets (which has some vital nutrients and vitamins in them but is also very high in sugars and calories) and then ignore their hay which is the most important part of their diet. Now I measure them out. Honey was getting dangerously overweight about a year ago and now looks much more healthy. :)

[@elaynawilliams2181]

great set up when we move im going to try to do some of that stuff but we have a feeders and they eat when ever they want

[@flowerfulbunny5473]

awh. They're super cute and seem so sweet! I was just curious because my bunny is a little over a year old.

[@BudgetBunny]

My rabbits are diggers and chewers so they would just rip it up and eat it which can be very dangerous. My rabbits get on fine on the tile flooring, Ollie even uses it to his advantage to do a giant leap and slide to the cage door when I've got veggies! :)

[@cooli22bunnsters77]

Hey budgetbunny I love your videos and your bunnies are so cute!!!

[@BudgetBunny]

Are they both fixed now? Otherwise it sounds like you're trying everything right. I hate to tell you but sometimes bunnies just don't get along. I tried bonding Willow with Rocky and Honey first so she wouldn't have to live by herself but they hated one another no matter what I did, the fur was flying!

[@justanotherotaku1]

love your cages! id love to have buns indoors but i dont have the space. planning on getting a nice big outdoor cage and run next year x

[@BudgetBunny]

I got mine at the store. I'm in Canada though so I don't know if the US stores stocks different products.

[@BudgetBunny]

It's so odd, our dollar store now is actually selling the same grids I've got but in smaller quantities for a few dollars! I find there's so many differences with pet care between North America and the UK. Willow will always be a mystery too me - the first time I saw an English spot I thought she looked just like one except they're quite a bit larger from what I understand. She does have the narrow face and longer ears but is so tiny. She was a bun I found so I guess we'll never fully know ;)

[@bunbunluva1559]

NIC grids found at Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart, and Target is what rabbit condos are made out of. You will also need zip ties, and some kind of flooring. I recommend linoleum because its easy to clean :) Then I also recommend putting in a wooden edge made of all natural wood :) Watch budgetbunny's video on rabbit condo building or 101rabbits nic rabbit condo video for more help :)

[@BudgetBunny]

Thanks! :) Rocky is 4 1/2, Ollie & Willow are 3 1/2 and Honey is almost 3.

[@rebeccapink6398]

Love your cage and toys!!!! Commented**Liked**SUBSCRIBED

[@bunbunluva1559]

Hello :D I love your videos and will be moving to Canada soon (I have lived there in the past, but moved to the US and now moving back in the summer) :) I was wondering when you will be bonding your bunnies, and if you could do a video on that please? Thanks :D

[@RabbitLover570]

Thank you love your bunnys and your cages there lovely x

[@Drillbitpierre]

I love your rabbit cages :)

[@susanszabo2207]

Beautiful bunnies!

[@BudgetBunny]

Thank you :)

[@BudgetBunny]

Netherland Dwarf. I believe English Spots are quite large buns and she weighs in at just over 2lbs!

[@BeckysAnimals]

I need to build a new cage for my rabbits, I would like to build one from a puppy pen like Ollie's because it looks really sturdy and I'm pretty pants at building c and c cages, what size pen would I need to get for two bunnies? How did you attach the second level? Thanks :)

[@BudgetBunny]

I split up the time. Willow and Ollie are out the first half of the night and Rocky and Honey the second half. Also why we have the larger cages since they can't be out when we're not home. On the weekend I split the day up again, half and half. I know it sucks but it can be very dangerous to keep them together if they're really not getting along. Is Bella fixed? Even if Tobi is but Bella's not her hormones could be the reason they're fighting.

[@BudgetBunny]

Hehe thanks but my store is actually not open yet, I am hoping to have it up and running by the early summer. BudgetBunny.ca has some great DIY toys ideas on there for you as well though!

[@BudgetBunny]

My very first video is on How To Build A Rabbit Condo which shows you step by step how we built our cages.

[@BudgetBunny]

Spaying helps to prevent hormonal issues among other things. As a general rule rabbits hate to be picked up. They are prey animals so any time they're off the floor it makes them feel like they've been captured. Try to encourage your rabbit to hop in and out of their cage on their own. You could try covering her eyes with your hand when you approach her cage. If she cant see where you're taking her she won't move as much which is safer for your rabbit and for you!

[@claudiahellesoe3150]

Love all your videos! Could you do a video on your rabbits morning routine? :)

[@05Nataku]

Also tunnel didn't really work with fluffy. She much preferred to jump on it and knock it over rather than go through it the silly girl.

[@Sydssydd]

i am going to get 3 bunnys i cant wait and your bunnys are soooo cute and sweet

[@ftart]

Aside from preventing unwanted pregnancies, it helps control radical behaviour in rabits. Also, it can help them live longer I believe.

[@BudgetBunny]

I think a pair is always best. Rabbits are very social animals and when you aren't home they will definitely be lonely without one another's company. Rabbits should always be neutered/spayed before trying to bond them. If you check your local shelter or rabbit rescue they may already have a bonded pair that is fixed so you don't have to do the work.

[@BudgetBunny]

We actually made these cages and we have a video on it :) Rocky and Honey's large cage cost us approx. $150 to make.

[@PersilBunnies]

love the cage tours, sorry for being so ignorant, but i had no idea you had 4 buns, i thought you had a pair!! We call x pens puppy pens over here, and they really do make great cages and are so versatile! $150 is a lot though! I paid £40 for mine because i wanted extra panels for it, but they are usually around £30 here. Great video. Im not sure that Willow is a netherland dwarf though. xx

[@XOPinkBeautyBabeXO]

I plan on getting a Holland Lop in July, My question is how should I set up the bunny condo while litter box training? I really want to use fleece, but is that a good option while I'm litter box training??(:

[@susanszabo2207]

How do you take care of so many rabbits? I have one and its a lot of work. They are so messy but so sweet.

[@05Nataku]

Your cage looks really neat, but it doesn't work for my rabbit ^^; My first and second rabbits were real chewers to the point of chewing through metal in Fluffy's case (not a lie she actually nibbled on her cage bar so much that it broke from the strain) and so yeah it doesn't really work to make a bottom out of wood my new bunny loves chewing too and will chew right through it X_x

[@middleC17]

May I ask why you use water bowls as opposed to the sippy tubes? I LOVE the set-up you have and all your videos, your rabbits seem so happy and healthy =). I've wanted a rabbit since I was 7 and I'm 22 now. Have to wait until I'm out off college in 4 years to get one, but it's going to happen! =). Just waiting for the right time that I can have such a commitment.

[@BudgetBunny]

Rocky nibbles here and there but leaves the pieces on the floor. I buy them at the dollar store so when they get too ratty I can just replace them. I think you just have to know your rabbit. I have 3 who aren't chewers but 1 that is. :)

[@1071greenwood]

great cage tour

[@BudgetBunny]

Although guinea pigs and rabbits can coexist peacefully together there are reasons they should be housed separately - the first being their diet. They both need different nutrients and vitamins (guinea pigs like humans can't produce their own vitamin C) which would make it quite difficult to keep on top of if they're living in the same cage. Guinea pigs are also much smaller than rabbits and even an accidental thump or kick with the piggy in the wrong spot could cause major damage.

[@AmandaNagy26]

My male rabbit is around six months old and is quite dominant, do you think this will fade as he grows older?

[@lillaneuhauser6044]

Amazing cage!♥♥♥♥♥

[@fluffybunnys6]

i used to give mine unlimited pellets they didn't want anything to do with me (they love pellets ) and I have a scoop I started giving them a half a scoop and they wait for me and I trained them to come to there name:) ( how much pellets do u give your rabbits?)

[@BudgetBunny]

Haha I already had it uploading when I saw what you requested. :)

[@gummykellett1128]

omg i love your channel you have inspired to get a bunny it is called poppy thank you

[@WiWillemijn]

2:00 After all these years now I understand your name lol

[@morganhill3119]

Hey! I love your videos! I was wondering where you got your rabbits?

[@SpecOpsSnowman]

I have a question for you BudgetBunny. ever since I have rescued my rabbit from a previous owner he has not chewed a thing other than his food and treats. I give him twigs, toys and lots of other stuff and he wont nibble on a thing. Please tell me if I should Do something or try something different. I have had him for 8 months now and I am just curious because most rabbits just chew chew chew. Thanks

[@jesseschmidt2892]

Where do you get those huge apple sticks. The only ones that I can fin are those small expensive ones at the petstores

[@thepicklehater1]

Very cute bunny

[@susanszabo2207]

Bunny at 2:02 is gorgeous.

[@BudgetBunny]

They all are except Ollie who can't be because he has a heart condition. Rabbits really can't live together if they aren't spayed/neutered. Just make sure to do your research and make sure you vet is rabbit savvy as they are extremely delicate and considered an exotic. :)

[@BudgetBunny]

I will warn you that it's good to set up a litterbox from the day you bring bunny home however if it's a baby bunny you're getting they probably won't use it for a while. I've gone through that baby bunny stage four times its messy! You may want to use fleece in just a bed type area. You can check out this link to the website for some litterbox tips: budgetbunny.ca/2012/09/13/when-bunny-wont-use-the-litterbox-10-useful-tips-to-improve-litterbox-habits/

[@jesseschmidt2892]

Are Willow and Ollie goibg to be bonded any time or are they goint to remain seperate.

[@iamnumberfourrawks]

your rabbits are SO docile and sweet! did you buy them from the petshop or somewhere else? i got mine at the petshop and she is such a nervous bunny, and she nips a lot too. poor bunny was destined to be snake food but i just couldn't resist her little face, so i bought the bunny right away without really knowing who the previous owner was. she was older too, six months old when i bought her. its been almost a year i have her and she bites me a lot, is it something serious?

[@apauze66]

I'm getting a rabbit and my applause to your video 100 like I did 100 person

[@doodledie123]

I'm thinking of getting another bunny because my netherland dwarf past away about a month ago ;( Do you think i should get a holand lop or another netherland dwarf?

[@baycye7712]

I was also wondering what flooring I could use for my walk in closet *for my bunny* I'm getting the bunny in a week or two and I still haven't thought of flooring. Could I use like coroplast..or idk ?

[@canadianmarina]

I love you videos :) I just started making bunny videos and i did a cage tour

[@CherriJuicyFruit]

I really really really really want a bunny but my parents wont let me have one lmao so i occupy my time watching rabbit cage tours . yup. :)

[@BudgetBunny]

I am going to be addressing this in my upcoming Q&A but they're from both.

[@paigekaufmann4079]

How old are your bunnies? They're too cute! Love the names of them also!

[@mackenziec7802]

"Ollie don't make a mess under the futon" hahahha

[@everobinson6332]

they r a adourable!!!!!!!! i need to get my rabbits those cages

[@BudgetBunny]

I have a video, it should be my first one, on how we built the rabbit condos.

[@faypony9479]

I'm planning on getting a bunny and I would like to know if u have a wood floor then how do u keep the POOP in cheak

[@charlik1ng]

Im going to buy a two story huch for them and buy a huge run in the winter at night time they would have to come in a large store bought cage but in the day and most nights they would stay in the huch and I would get one and rescue another

[@LpsTapWhack]

ROCKY IS SOOOOO CUTE!!! It makes me want to get a bunny

[@garyifly13579]

Hi i live in melbourne and i have 4 rabbits how can i get them all to like each other its very difficult to give them what they all need i have 2 sets of boy and and girl and they are all desexed both couples are bonded thanks sandra from melbourne

[@BudgetBunny]

Yeah that's what the vet has classified her as but her ears are not as stumpy as they should be. She's probably mixed with something. She's about the right size though - she only weighs 2lbs, it's just that her ears are too long. It's ridiculous what we pay over here for ex-pens. I was even checking the price for someone the other day and it's still $149.99!

[@colbyaubert99]

I love your cage

[@flowerfulbunny5473]

I love your channel! How old are your bunnies????

[@larrystylinson5ever]

Do you have a video on how to make your cage?

[@BudgetBunny]

A large portion of my website is dedicated to making your own rabbit toys. You should check it out! budgetbunny.ca!

[@sjordan7085]

You mentioned your bunny having problems with a sensitive stomach. My vet advised it is best NOT to feed rabbit pellets to rabbits as they cause stasis which you may know can be fatal to rabbits. Makes sense, because pellets are not a natural way of feeding rabbits. Enjoyed your video and your bunnies ;-)

[@kelseycorio7163]

i got a Velvateen or how ever you spell it. and i love all of your videos because i am 12 and don't have a lot of money because i have to pay for every thing including vet bills. that was me and my moms agreement any advice?

[@emily-yt3919]

Hi is your cage homemade if so what do you use and also if not where do you get it from?

[@greengrrrrrl]

I would just like to know how tall your cages are. I am thinking of building a 4x5 NIC cage, but these seem to be pretty tall.

[@AshleyLovesAnimals]

I love your vodeos

[@BudgetBunny]

Awwww poor thing sounds like she wasn't treated very well! I don't think that it's a serious issue although to be sure you would need to have a vet check her out. If she was being raised for snake food it just sounds like she was probably not tamed properly or treated gently. It may take a long time and a lot of patience, but you just need to go really slow. Spend lots of time with her but try not to touch much, eventually she will come to you! You can also try handfeeding through cage bars.

[@HQKurtycz]

WHAT BREED IS HE