Is a C&C Cage suitable for a rabbit?

Getting a rabbit in the far future ( bout January of 09) and I was wondering if I could buy a C%26amp;C Cage for a small rabbit, because I didnt know if they were too tall and could jump out or what. I have 2 guinea pigs right now, and they live in a C%26amp;C Cage. Please put your input.

Is a C%26amp;C Cage suitable for a rabbit?
I think a dwarf rabbit would be o.k or just not some of the bigger ones. They have rabbit in glass/lidless tanks at petshops and they never hop out. Though it is possible to add on to C%26amp;C cages vertically and make them higher and also make a top for one.
Reply:Yes, you can keep rabbits in a c+c cage - but there are things you need to consider...





Firstly, rabbits need far more height than guinea pigs, as they must be able to stand up fully on their hind legs without touching the ceiling. So, a c+c for a rabbit would need to be at least 2 grids high.





I would suggest having a lid on the cage - I have known rabbits to get out of open pens 3 feet tall.





Rabbits also need more space than piggies - the minimum GP size (2x3) would be too small for a rabbit, I would go for at least a 2x4, preferably bigger.





For some ideas on c+c cages for other pets, and cages with lids, check out the photos in GPCs gallery.....


http://www.guineapigcages.com/photos/ind...


Whether you go specifically for a c+c cage or not, I would definately recommend building your rabbit cage - I have never seen a pet store cage that was suitable.
Reply:They're OK for rabbits.





You need to put a "roof" on it though, rabbits are fantastic jumpers and will hop right out.





Some rabbits are diggers. If yours takes it into his head to dig, it'll quickly learn that coroplast is a flimsy barrier to freedom. It's worth a try though.
Reply:I'd suggest you don't because they can jump over it. Unless the cage were really tall but i say just buy a normal cage/hutch or your future bunny rabbit.
Reply:Yes, but you probably want a top to it. A multilevel would be perfect.
Reply:A large C%26amp;C cage would work if it had a top. One of my rabbits (a mix) was very small when I first brought her home but now can jump and climb her way out of a four foot high cage! I have two relatively small rabbits (one 5 lbs. and one 8 lbs.) that live in a 4' X 4' X 4' metal dog pen with a top and bottom made from wood and plexiglass. Rabbits need room to run around and jump so I would err on the larger side when it comes to getting a cage. This also provides plenty of space for food dishes, toys, hideaways and litter boxes. Also, regardless of how big the cage is, rabbits need time to play outside the cage each day.





Here's a website showing "Rabbit Condos" probably similar to the C%26amp;C setup you have for your guinea pigs (information is found about halfway down the page): http://www.guineapigcages.com/rabbits.ht...





Good Luck!