Should a rabbit hutch have a floor or no floor?

Answer 1

Not necessarily. The size and type of enclosure you choose depends on what the rabbit is being kept for, whether family pet, show quality, or breeding for meat. Whatever the reason, a rabbit must have a safe, secure cage to protect it from predators (including other family pets), with enough room for litter, food and water dishes, and to lie down, sit up, and move around. As well, air flow is important, so solid sided enclosures like aquariums are not recommended. Finally, a platform to rest on is essential; standing on wire bottoms all the time will seriously injure your rabbit's paws.

Answer 2

Yes, a rabbit hutch should have a floor. What kind of floor depends on what kind of rabbit you have. Giant breeds should have a solid floor ON PART of the cage bottom so they can rest their hocks. The rest of the cage floor should be welded cage flooring NOT hail screen or chicken wire. They need a strong floor but a sanitary on that waste can fall thru readily. A smaller rabbit can be perfectly fine with a welded wire bottom.