Rabbitry Equipment

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How many holes do you need?

What size?

Rabbits should be put in individual cages.

Some rabbits prefer water bottles or a water system and some prefer water bowls.

Water bottles keep the water cleaner.

Some rabbits prefer water bowls.  There are a number of options.  Some breeders prefer plastic or ceramic.  Some bowls lock into the floor.

Material made from:

Plastic

Ceramic

Aluminum

Feed bowls are similar to water bowls, usually the difference is a smaller size.

J-Feeders attached to the cage.  The primary benefit is breeders do not have to open the cage door to feed them.  

Some J-feeders require breeder to cut hole in cage, others are 2 piece and do not require cutting a hole.

Materials:

Plastic

Metal

An essential tool to keep the nails at proper length to protect the safety of the rabbit and the breeder.

Using a grooming table gets the rabbits at a height where you can handle them properly.  This helps with grooming and posing them prior to going on the show table.

(Photo credit: Dawn E Densmore)

Carpets are a non-slip surface

Having a rabbit on a carpet while you have them out of their cage is a safe place for them and you.

Some breeders use clamp tattooes to identify their rabbits.

Storing feed in a sealed container keeps the feed fresher and keeps it away from insects and rodents.

  Choose the proper size traveling hutch for your rabbit. The proper size is determined by the size of the rabbit. A traveling hutch secures the rabbit when moving.

Rabbits should be put in individual cages.

There are various sizes and options available for purchase. You should decide on one that fits your individual needs. If you only have one rabbit or you expect to only use the carrying cage for trips to the veterinarian, a single-hole carrying cage would probably be sufficient. 

Make sure you select the proper size. There is a big difference between a single-hole hutch for a Netherland Dwarf and one for a French Lop. A traveling hutch intended for a French Lop (or any large breed) would allow too much space and increase potential injury for a Netherland Dwarf (or any small breed). On the other hand, a carrying cage designed for a Netherland Dwarf would not provide enough space for a Flemish Giant to feel comfortable. The carrying cage should be large enough for the rabbit to move around, but not allow too much movement. Just like humans, a rabbit needs to stay in place during car rides. Think of a carrying cage like a seat belt or child safety seat. It is not safe for children to be moving around in a moving vehicle.

If your rabbit uses a bottle at home, then keep using a bottle when you head to a show.

If your rabbit uses a bowl at home, keep using a bowl when heading to a show.

This plastic note card holder is one way to identify rabbits in their carriers.

A plastic dish used for rabbit feed.

Add these on the sides of carriers for easier carrying.

Get your rabbits at the perfect height to groom them and trim their nails before the show.

A latch to keep the top/sides of a carrying cage door closed.

In case you need to do a last minute touch up of a tattoo.

Use pine flakes/shavings in the bottom of a carrier.  Do not use cedar shavings.

Rabbits need to be a non-slip surface when they are not in their cage.

A grooming brush to get out small amounts of loose fur or a mat.