basic Husbandry
Most rabbits are housed in stainless steel cages with a fenestrated floor to allow feces to drop through into a pan. Absorbent material is placed in the pan to collect urine and minimize ammonia release due to the bacterial breakdown of urea. Caged rabbits are typically housed individually, however, some cages allow for pair housing. Rabbits less than 2 kg in weight are provided with 1.5 square feet of floor space. Rabbits weighing from 2-4 kg are maintained in 3 square foot cages.Water is typically provided through a lixit that provides water at all times. The lixt on cages is checked frequently to make sure it has not becomee plugged. Water may also be provided via as= standard 1 liter water bottle attached to the wire front of the cage. Food is provided by a J-hopper attached to the front of the cage. J-hopper's prevent the rabbit from defecating in their food,which occurs with the use of food crocks (bowls).