Which is better marshall or peters woven grass? I need something to protect my bunnies feet from the wire bottom cage, or is there something else?
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What we use is a plastic bottom{black} that fits the cage which was for a dog, medium to large size. Then I placed a small warm doggie bed about half the size inside. He loves the comfort of both but I think more so the lightly padded bed. good luckJohn G.
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Hey Stacy,.. I am not too sure,as I have a family of 5 bunnies that reside in an extra large dog cage, so they have the bottom of that to protect their feet. I did purchase one of the Peter mats but my rabbits had it totally torn apart after a few days. They also were spoiled using it, as they got a bit lazy and urinated on it etc. But regardless, It is worth trying out for the price! Just try n make sure u get something that is ok for them to ingest, as having a new item in their area may cause them to nip at it etc. Unless u get another new chew toy in there at the same time,.. it may help distract him or her from the new 'carpet". Sorry I couldn't be of more help!!! Best of Luck, Kristi Hey Stacy,.. I am not too sure,as I have a family of 5 bunnies that reside in an extra large dog cage, so they have the bottom of that to protect their feet. I did purchase one of the Peter mats but my rabbits had it totally torn apart after a few days. They also were spoiled using it, as they got a bit lazy and urinated on it etc. But regardless, It is worth trying out for the price! Just try n make sure u get something that is ok for them to ingest, as having a new item in their area may cause them to nip at it etc. Unless u get another new chew toy in there at the same time,.. it may... » Read More Hey Stacy,.. I am not too sure,as I have a family of 5 bunnies that reside in an extra large dog cage, so they have the bottom of that to protect their feet. I did purchase one of the Peter mats but my rabbits had it totally torn apart after a few days. They also were spoiled using it, as they got a bit lazy and urinated on it etc. But regardless, It is worth trying out for the price! Just try n make sure u get something that is ok for them to ingest, as having a new item in their area may cause them to nip at it etc. Unless u get another new chew toy in there at the same time,.. it may help distract him or her from the new 'carpet". Sorry I couldn't be of more help!!! Best of Luck, Kristi « Show Less
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What we use is a plastic bottom{black} that fits the cage which was for a dog, medium to large size. Then I placed a small warm doggie bed about half the size inside. He loves the comfort of both but I think more so the lightly padded bed. good luck John G.
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I buy the grass mats for a 'chew toy'. It would work if your rabbit doesn't destroy the mat too quickly, either by chewing or fouling (toilet). My hutch has a wide plastic grid for the floor, but a previous wire grid cage did wear off the foot fur. Not so much as to cause sore hocks, but it is an issue for pets who spend all their time on wire. You might try simply buying bulk hay for the rabbit to spread around to his comfort, but you will have to completely clear it and refresh every day or at least every other (like a horse's stall) to prevent smell, illness potential, or just plain eating dirty hay. contact your local House Rabbit Society for other suggestions. I buy the grass mats for a 'chew toy'. It would work if your rabbit doesn't destroy the mat too quickly, either by chewing or fouling (toilet). My hutch has a wide plastic grid for the floor, but a previous wire grid cage did wear off the foot fur. Not so much as to cause sore hocks, but it is an issue for pets who spend all their time on wire. You might try simply buying bulk hay for the rabbit to spread around to his comfort, but you will have to completely clear it and refresh every day or at least every other (like a horse's stall) to prevent smell, illness potential, or just plain... » Read More I buy the grass mats for a 'chew toy'. It would work if your rabbit doesn't destroy the mat too quickly, either by chewing or fouling (toilet). My hutch has a wide plastic grid for the floor, but a previous wire grid cage did wear off the foot fur. Not so much as to cause sore hocks, but it is an issue for pets who spend all their time on wire. You might try simply buying bulk hay for the rabbit to spread around to his comfort, but you will have to completely clear it and refresh every day or at least every other (like a horse's stall) to prevent smell, illness potential, or just plain eating dirty hay. contact your local House Rabbit Society for other suggestions. « Show Less
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My bun ate the mat - so Im not sure it would make good cage bottom- I have a flat bottom cage- so no wire issues- but the mat is now 1/4 of its original size from being munched on.
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Our bunnies generally eat the grass mats (or shred) and/or poop on them, so they don't last very long. The best thing to use to protect their feet are plastic cage mats which you can put over the wire. They have big enough slots to let the urine and some of the poop go through. You can also clean them pretty easily. I don't know if they have them online, but I found them at Quality Cage in Portland, Oregon.
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PS: John G had a great idea of getting the dog cage bottom like we both have instead and put something in there that won't matter if it is torn or chewed:)
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I don't know whether marshall or peters is better. I only know that big rabbits (mine are 13 and 14 pounds) can chew up a mat in one day. If you have smaller rabbits, the mats may last longer.
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I've never heard that a rabbit needs a wire floor, but this one does not have one. FYI my old rabbit recently died and I listed the cage on Craigslist for free. I must have had forty or fifty rabbit people call me about it.
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It wouldn't be the best for rabbits, who would favor something longer rather then taller, and with a deeper pan. A one level one might work if you really want, but there are cheaper and better cages out there for rabbits.
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You can secure the cage without the wire floor but the bottom tray is plastic. I had chinchillas and they chewed on the plastic tray. I supposed I could have cut and smoothed out a metal tray but decided to use felt to cover the wire instead. Hope that helps.
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I have gerbils and aspen is safe for them when pine and cedar is not. Check on line and YouTube. Enjoy your bunny.
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Yes. I have this on my deck and I purchased a plastic rug protector to place under the cage for easier cleaning. It is so warped the stray between levels is difficult to pull in and out so it is easier to tip the whole cage for cleaning purposes. Then the ramp gets caught up. But, my bunny loves hopping around in there and runs up and down the ramp all day. I like that he is protected from predators and has shade all day. It would probably cost a LOT more for a better cage.
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I got this cage for my bunnies. It is not as large as i hoped but it is a very nice product otherwise. I have large rabbits (about 10+ lbs.) this was purchased so they could run around and eat the grass. They do enjoy going into it but it has to be one at a time because it is not large enough for both of them. Also bunnies like to jump and stand on their hind legs and it does not have a lo of "head" room because it is a triangle. Again the product itself is great and I would recommend it just make sure you have smaller animals that will be using it!
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I agree with the answer from Nicholas, below. I (an ex-herpetologist ) would go with galvanized hardware cloth. If for no other reason, plastic ages, gets brittle and breaks. But fortunately, I just deal with rabbits in the garden and not rattlesnakes.
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I hope my husband's plan works because we have lots of squirrels and rabbits around here. He is going to buy screening and furring strips (pieces of wood) and build large screened boxes to fit over each of the 3 units we bought. He said he was going to buy some L joints to rididize the structure and use stainless steel staples to attach the screening to the box shape. These will be light enough for us to lift them off the unit when we need to weed (or pick vegetables). He is also researching organic insecticides so we'll probably use a home-cooked method like cayenne pepper, garlic, and onions. Good luck with your garden. I hope my husband's plan works because we have lots of squirrels and rabbits around here. He is going to buy screening and furring strips (pieces of wood) and build large screened boxes to fit over each of the 3 units we bought. He said he was going to buy some L joints to rididize the structure and use stainless steel staples to attach the screening to the box shape. These will be light enough for us to lift them off the unit when we need to weed (or pick vegetables). He is also researching organic insecticides so we'll probably use a home-cooked method like cayenne pepper, garlic, and... » Read More I hope my husband's plan works because we have lots of squirrels and rabbits around here. He is going to buy screening and furring strips (pieces of wood) and build large screened boxes to fit over each of the 3 units we bought. He said he was going to buy some L joints to rididize the structure and use stainless steel staples to attach the screening to the box shape. These will be light enough for us to lift them off the unit when we need to weed (or pick vegetables). He is also researching organic insecticides so we'll probably use a home-cooked method like cayenne pepper, garlic, and onions. Good luck with your garden. « Show Less
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Most bunnies back it up against the left side of the cage, so this is just a left corner piece. Mine however, goes all over the cage, (i don't think she's really a house bunny bec she has very strong forest-like behavior) so I would like to line my whole cage with this too, but I can't. The item consists of 2 pieces, a small piece for along the back and a long piece along the side, just like the picture shows. I tried putting it in the opposite corner but then it will overlap since the long piece would be in the back. If you want to do that you would purchase 2, not 4.
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I have bunnies around my garden but put up a wire rabbit fence and then draped the Dewitt net across the garden and surrounding fence. They have not chewed the net or tried. But with the fence in addition to the net, it's not exactly the same scenario.
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No it does not. Your rabbit doesn't "need" a wire floor, it only makes cleaning easier for untrained rabbits (you can train a rabbit to use a box like a cat). If you do go for a cage with a wire floor make sure to buy a resting platform since it's bad for their feet to me constantly on it.
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I have two rabbits, a lop/dwarf mix and a Havana (they're in the 5-9lb range, size-wise) and we have always used these recycled paper pellet litters. They have little to no dust, which is the concern with clay litters; and they don't have the fumes that make bunnies sick like you do with many wood based litters. This is an excellent choice for your bunnies :) House Rabbit Society (the leading expert resource) even specifically suggests Yesterday's News (a comparable brand) as an option for paper based litters.
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I use the pad for my bunny in her outside cage. I also bought a little wooden house that is just a bit bigger than the pad, and installed it over the pad in the corner of her cage. It has been a really good thing for her. Using the pad on a porch would probably be fine as well. Maybe best to not have the pad sitting outside in direct rain. That would be counterproductive anyhow, in cold weather.
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I use a mesh seed guard like this one: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=20947&cmpid=04csegpl&ref=6111&subref=AA&CAWELAID=525384260&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=530005150000090886&cadevice=c I got mine at a local bird supply store. They are pretty cheap and when they get dirty, you can throw them in the washing machine.
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I bought a urine guard and installed it on the side of the cage that the bunny pees.MidWest has a good one that should fit for this cage and is cheap.
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I am currently trying it for rabbits ... doesn't seem to be keeping them out of my garden.Also, be aware it is very stinky and red in color so it will stain.