Have you ever seen such a massive choice of rabbit hutches and guinea pig hutches on the market today?

You can purchase rabbit hutches in all types of shapes and sizes - although you should always try and purchase the largest you can afford as it is cruel to keep a rabbit in a small hutch that he cannot stand up on his hind legs in or run around and kick his legs in.

There are the basic rabbit hutches with a sleeping compartment at one end and a run area at the other.  These are usually on legs to prevent rising damp and reduce draughts and are also at a suitable height for humans to be able to get into them.  It is useful to buy a rabbit hutch or guinea pig hutch with a hinged lid so that cleaning it out is easy.

There are double hutches which are like the one mentioned above but are specially made for keeping 2 rabbits or 2 guinea  pigs.  These often have a ramp between the two hutches so that the 2 pets can socialise with each other but the ramp can be sealed off if you have two pets that fight.   There are even hutches for 3 pets, again of a similar type to those mentioned previously.

The rabbit hutches and guinea pig hutches with a run attached are a great idea, especially those with a long run as both rabbits and guinea pigs are active little creatures who like nothing better than having a good run around. A happy healthy pet is one who has lots of exercise as well as lots of love and attention.

If you are able to spend lots of time with your rabbit or guinea pig you should also consider investing in a separate rabbit run (used for guinea pigs as well) as this allows even more space for racing around.  But you should always be around to watch your pet if he’s in a pen to protect him from the local cat or even foxes.

Whatever hutch you choose, go for a good quality built one with no sharp edges, predator proof wire if possible and made from  good quality timber.  Remember that rabbits and guinea pigs feel the cold just as we do and a poorly built, draughty hutch made from plywood will not provide your pet with an adequate or comfortable home.  Remember that your pet deserves to be cared for properly, from his hutch to his food and will also need lots of quality time spent either with little friends of his own ilk (other rabbits or guinea pigs) or with you, his owner.

One last thing, your pet should always have a clean, hygienic hutch to live in and should always have access to good quality food and clean, fresh water daily. 

A well looked after pet is a happy, healthy pet !!