There are many ways to build your own rabbit cage, from simple to expensive.A screened box with an open bottom is your best bet if you are building a cage for the first time.This cage design is easy to build using common hand tools and a few materials you can purchase from your local hardware store.The cage can be used inside or outside.If you use it inside, you may want to put a tarp on it to keep rabbit droppings out of your floor.The best way to house a rabbit is to put the rabbit in a big doggy pen with plenty of free time, or even better, free roaming.To free roam rabbits, you have to make sure your house is bunny-proof.If your rabbit is chewed on, it can cause it to be cut.Don't let that stop you from letting your bunny run around.They need to get out time.Don't let your rabbit live outside.The rabbit can get a lot of sicknesses.
Step 1: Measure and cut the wood.
The basic shape of the rabbit cage is made up of two wooden frames.Purchase 2 in by 4 in lumber from your local hardware store and use a wood saw to cut it.The cage will measure 6 feet long by 1.7 feet wide and 2 feet tall, which is enough for 2 or 3 medium sized rabbits.You'll need 4 pieces that measure 3 feet (0.91) m in length, 4 that are 2 feet (.61 m) in width, and 4 with a length of 6 feet (1.86 m).You will need a piece of plywood that is 3 feet long by 2 feet wide.You can either buy a piece of that size from a hardware store or cut it yourself.When sawing wood, wear eye protection.
Step 2: Use screws to connect two pieces.
Take one of the 6 ft pieces of wood and place it on the ground.Use screws and a power drill or electric screwdriver to bind the two pieces together in this position.Use screws that are at least 3 inches long to ensure they penetrate through the wood.You can buy wood screws at the hardware store.
Step 3: To the other side of the wood, screw another 3 ft piece.
Three pieces of wood form a U shape when positioned on the opposite side of the 6 ft piece you already used.The third piece should be secured with screws.You should position the 3 ft pieces of wood on both sides of the 6 ft piece the same way.
Step 4: Attach a long piece to a short one.
Take a second 6 ft piece of wood and lay it on its side across the two extended 3 ft pieces.With all four pieces laying on the ground, the wood should now be a rectangular shape.Attach the second piece of wood to the others using screws.To make the frame strong and stable, insert two screws into each corner.
Step 5: There is a process to create a wooden rectangle.
When building a second frame, follow the same steps as above.The top and bottom of the rabbit cage will be served by these two frames.To make sure the frames are a perfect match, repeat the steps.You will have two matching wooden frames once finished.
Step 6: Place one piece of paper on the ground.
The bottom of the cage will be served by this frame.It doesn't have to be where the cage will stay permanently if you lay it down in an area with enough room to work.The frame is small enough to hold a friend.If you are building the cage indoors, make sure there is enough room around the frame for you to easily move around to the corners as you work.
Step 7: The pieces of wood should be put into all four corners.
The 2 ft pieces of wood are posts that will hold up the second frame as the top of the cage.Place the 2 ft piece upright inside the four corners of the frame that is on the ground, then use two wood screws on each post to secure them.Align the posts so that they are upright.Mount the four posts to the bottom frame.
Step 8: Take the wooden frame off the upright pieces of wood.
You can slide the second wooden frame over the upright posts if you ask a friend to help you.The upper frame should be positioned so that the posts are inside the corners and the top of the frame is flush.You and your friend will have to hold the frame in place until it's secured.
Step 9: The friend should put the second frame into the upright posts.
Put a wood screw through the upper frame and into each upright post to hold it in place.You and your friend can let go of the frame after the first 4 screws are in.3 in screws are added to each corner to make it stable.You can only use a single screw per corner.The cage's basic frame is complete with the help of the screws.
Step 10: Attach the plywood to the lower frame with screws.
The rabbits shelter should be elevated from the ground in a rabbit cage.A piece of plywood is laid across the bottom frame on one side.Use wood screws to secure it.The elevated floor will be created by this step.The cage floor will be open to the ground.
Step 11: The plywood has a rabbit shelter on it.
There are a number of inexpensive alternatives to buying a pre-made rabbit shelter.A plastic container with a hole cut for a door can be used as a rabbit shelter.The rabbits will be able to hide from the rain or intense sunlight in the shelter.You can access the shelter from the bottom of the cage if you put it in place before enclosing it.
Step 12: The box has a screen over it.
Any metal screen or wire chicken fence can be used for the sides of your enclosure.Purchase a roll of screen material from your local hardware store and then drape it across the top of your rabbit cage to cover the opening.There are openings that are smaller than a rabbit.You will need at least 24 feet of screen material, but you will want to purchase more to make sure you have time to work.
Step 13: Attach the screen to the box with a staple gun.
There is a wooden frame and a screen.The screen must be secured to the entire top of the cage by placing a staple every 4 inches (10 cm) or so.The screen needs to be pulled tight over the frame to prevent a rabbit from escaping.You can buy a staple gun at a hardware store.
Step 14: Attach shears to excess screen material.
You can cut the screen that hangs over the sides of the frame with wire cutters or metal shears.Cut the screen so that it doesn't extend beyond the wood, otherwise it will scratch you as you walk past the cage.If you want to keep the metal from sticking out, you can use pliers to fold it back onto itself.You can use the roll to cover the rest of the cage if you cut the screen away from the top.
Step 15: Wrap the screen around the box.
Lay the cage frame on its side and roll the screen out over it, it's the easiest way to secure it.If you want to staple the screen in place, use one staple every 4 inches (10 cm) or so, then rotate the cage and do the same for the next side.Until the cage has a screen over everything but the bottom, repeat this process for all four sides.
Step 16: After the screen is secured, cut away any excess material.
The excess screen material should be removed using your shears or wire cutter.The bottom of the cage won't be completely enclosed.The design of the open bottom is to allow you to lift the cage up to get to the rabbits.If you choose to screen in the bottom of the cage because you're worried about animals digging their way in or out, zip tying the screen to the interior so you can gain access when necessary.
Step 17: Take your rabbits to their new home.
Lift the cage up from the rabbit shelter if it's on the ground or floor.If you have a friend hold the cage up while you place your rabbits inside, you can lower it back down to keep them out.A friend can remove the rabbit from the cage by lifting up the end.You can turn the cage upside down for easy cleaning.Lift up the same end to slide the bowl into the cage.