My rabbit: what size hutch?

Question
QUESTION: Hi Dana!

I don't know if you remember me, I've asked you questions before!

My rabbit is almost a year old now, is a Jersey Wooly, and is getting fairly big (Mostly his fur adds the POOF-iness!).
His cage is medium sized, not very big, and has a first floor with his litterbox, and a second floor in which he only has enough room for his food and himself.
I would say the height is roughly 3 feet and the length is roughly 2 and a half.
I will probably be getting another cage.
Which size of cage should I get for a 8 month old Jersey Wooly? (Yes, he's 8, but is very big!)

ANSWER: Dear Jessie,

As long as your bunny gets out daily for running and playing for several hours, the cage doesn't have to be enormous.  But I always like to be sure that it's big enough for him to lope a few steps, at least, and to be able to stand up on his hind legs without bumping his head.  I would say 3' x 3' area, minimum, and at least that high.  Enough room for litterbox and playthings, perhaps including platforms and a box he can hide in for daytime snoozing.

Hope that helps.

Dana

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QUESTION: Thank you!

As a good owner, I am trying to include things that my rabbit likes in his cage.
He isn't very fond of toys, I gave him one when I first got him and he hasn't really played with it.
What things do you think would interest a very stubborn rabbit?
(I tried a salt lick, he hated it!).

Answer
Dear Jessie,

Almost all rabbits love a clean cardboard box, tape and staples removed, and glued into its box shape.  Cut a couple of holes in two sides to serve as doors, and maybe put a bunch of nice hay inside, and the bunny will become an instant architect!  :)

Other good ideas for toys can be found here:

http://search.atomz.com/search/?sp_a=sp06282400&sp_f=iso-8859-1&sp_q=toys

Have fun!  

Dana