How to Clean Indoor Rabbit Cages
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How to Clean Indoor Rabbit Cages
Indoor rabbit cages need to be cleaned often. For one thing the rabbit is a clean animal and for another their urine odor is very strong. So, unless you want an angry bunny or stinky house, then it's necessary to clean it often. However, it doesn't have to be a difficult task and it won't be if you buy the right type of cage, one that's easy to clean.
Instructions
1 When you clean indoor rabbit cages it can be a big ordeal or it can be easy. The reason for this being the type of cage you buy in the first place. The easiest ones to clean are the ones that have a tray below to catch droppings. I have had both types of cages and by far prefer the tray to be below which allows for faster and easier cleaning.
2 Another issue is the bunny itself, if there is no tray below bunny is hopping and laying in waste. Then there's a need for more bunny baths which are fun in a way, but also time consuming. Sometimes rabbits get diarrhea and it gets all over bedding and creates a huge mess.
If the tray is below then it's not as bad. The tray below should be removable, so that you can take it out for cleaning. I always line the tray with layers of newspaper and absorbent bedding. Once it's soiled I remove the tray and take it outside for cleaning or in winter to the bathtub or shower.
3 If you clean the tray outside spray with disinfectant and rinse with a hose. Then sit it by the house until dry; it doesn't get any easier than this. On the other hand, in winter the bathtub or shower will do. Simply place it under the shower head or tub faucet after disinfecting then towel dry.
One would think it would be easier to clean smaller indoor rabbit cages due to size, but it really doesn't matter. Therefore, go for the bigger one to give bunny more room. Additionally, it's a good idea to have a couple of bunny boards for him to sit on; this keeps feet from being damaged by cage wire.
4 Every 4-6 weeks do a deep cleaning while bunny is playing outside. This means removing the water bottle, bunny boards, toys and chews. Take the entire cage outside or bathroom, spray with disinfectant, rinse and dry. If there's dried feces on the wire scrub it off with sos pad.
I have 2 indoor rabbit cages and 2 hutches and it only takes me 10-15 minutes to completely clean any one of them. Just like us, rabbits like a clean house and it's up to us to give them one.
