1" by 1" wire for rabbits?

[PrinceSandwich]

I was given a rabbit cage that has a wire floor with 1" by 1" spacing. I was also given a part roll of 1" by 1" welded wire ( the same stuff thats on the cage). I know most people say you should use 1" by 1/2" but would this wire work okay.

 

[BobwhiteQuailLover]

I think that would be fine.
BUT I AM NOT AN EXPERT AT ALL.

 

[mhwc56]

Quote:
we have ALWAYS used 1/2 X1/2 hardware cloth on the bottom of our rabbit hutches.We used 1" on the sides/front/back...critters will pull small bunny feet through 1" bottoms.Most of the people i've known who raised rabbits used 1/2" ...we raised and showed rabbits for years so i'm not talking just a handful of people ...
just my 2 cents...

 

[rebelcowboysnb]

Do not use that. You will find your rabbit one day with a broken leg.

 

[RabbitMage]

I agree, 1"x1" wire is too big. Even if you have a larger rabbit that won't put their feet through it, the more open wire gives their feet less support, and might lead to sore hocks.

All of my cages use 1/2"x1" welded wire on the floor.

 

[Akane]

Fewer or large wires are also more likely to cause hock sores than 1/2" finer wire.

 

[NellaBean]

I would add a layer of 1/2"x1/2" hardware cloth over it. I use 1" by 1" wire for my "transport" cages and always used the 1/2" hardware cloth for the flooring. Can't imagine expecting them to stand on it. Maybe it was meant to be set on the ground or on a solid surface?

 

[sourland]

Rabbits will squat down and their hocks will slid down through the 1" X 1". When they go to get up and extend their legs, the hock will become caught. They will then panic and break their hind leg just as Rebelcowboy suggested. Cover it with half inch wire.

 

[I-Love-Pallets]

I was given a rabbit cage that has a wire floor with 1" by 1" spacing. I was also given a part roll of 1" by 1" welded wire ( the same stuff thats on the cage). I know most people say you should use 1" by 1/2" but would this wire work okay.

Hi, do you remember posting this? I just got a steal on some 14 ga wire and was planning to use it to build rabbit cages. I was thinking about doing what one person said and overlaying 1/2x1/2, but just wanted to see how things worked out with yours.

 

[nuthatched]

Hi, do you remember posting this? I just got a steal on some 14 ga wire and was planning to use it to build rabbit cages. I was thinking about doing what one person said and overlaying 1/2x1/2, but just wanted to see how things worked out with yours.

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