GreenWolf wrote:So I've been looking at bunny cages and stuff when I found out people use puppy pens, here are some questions
What should the flooring be? I've heard they slip on plastic
How high do the walls need to be?
How easy is it for the bunny to escape? (I have a jack russell terrier, a bunny on the loose is NOT good!)
What should the dimensions be? Is rectangle better than square?
Note I'll probably keep the bunny in my room with the door shut tight so the dog wont disturb him/her, I will make sure to inform family members to be VERY careful about this and to make sure Tally (my dog) wont door dash into the room, that is if I do get a bunny
Rabbits are escape artists. They can jump very high, knock things over, slid under things, and fit in small places. I saw my Mini Lop, when she was 15 weeks old, jump directly 4 feet high from a sitting position and she hoped out of the play pen. I was shocked that such a small little babe could jump so high without running to gain speed and momentum. So for a small bunny, the cage should be taller than 5 feet, or 18 inches with a top (like a cage).
Plastic and anything slippery is bad unless there is a load of bedding like wood shavings or hay. They can develop splay legs if you are not careful. Capet is fine as long as the rabbit does not digest it. Wood is good. Wire could work, but probably not going to work with the puppy playpen. Inside rabbits can be potty trained for easy cleaning.