Can a bunny stay in a cage all day long?

Rabbits live in cages because they can get into a lot of trouble out in the room. For example:

• They can bite into an electrical wire and get electrocuted
• They could climb up on something unstable, fall down and break a bone
• They could eat a house plant and get poisoned
• They could get attacked by a pet dog
• They could eat some carpeting and get a blockage in their digestion
• and more!

Another reason is that rabbits tend to be nervous animals. Your rabbit's cage should be a secure, comfortable place where the rabbit knows she's safe. Without a secure home, a rabbit can suffer from anxiety, which can lead to behavioural and health problems.

Rabbits don't live in cages 24/7: they need out every day to exercise, play, socialize, etc. If you have a pet rabbit, you need to "rabbit-proof" whatever areas they're allowed into. This means making these spaces safe.

Some people do such a good job of rabbit-proofing that their rabbits don't live in cages at all. This can take a lot of time and effort, though, so most people put their rabbits in a cage when they're not there to supervise.

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