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Rabbits live in cages because they can get into a lot of trouble out in the room. For example:

  • They can bite into an electrical wire and get electrocuted
  • They could climb up on something unstable, fall down and break a bone
  • They could eat a house plant and get poisoned
  • They could get attacked by a pet dog
  • They could eat some carpeting and get a blockage in their digestion
  • and more!

Another reason is that rabbits tend to be nervous animals. Your rabbit's cage should be a secure, comfortable place where the rabbit knows she's safe. Without a secure home, a rabbit can suffer from anxiety, which can lead to behavioural and health problems.

Rabbits don't live in cages 24/7: they need out every day to exercise, play, socialize, etc. If you have a pet rabbit, you need to "rabbit-proof" whatever areas they're allowed into. This means making these spaces safe.

Some people do such a good job of rabbit-proofing that their rabbits don't live in cages at all. This can take a lot of time and effort, though, so most people put their rabbits in a cage when they're not there to supervise.

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