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What size exercise pen does the House Rabbit Society call ideal for most rabbits?

A 4 ft x 4 ft pen, plus free roam time.

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  1. A 4 ft x 4 ft pen ✔
  2. A 2 ft x 2 ft cage
  3. A 1 ft x 2 ft carrier

Why: House Rabbit Society says bigger is best, and a 4 ft by 4 ft exercise pen with free roam time suits most rabbits. A cage is only a resting room.

Huh, didn't know that: Any cage should be 3 to 4 times the length of the rabbit stretched out.

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Answer: A 4 ft x 4 ft pen. House Rabbit Society says bigger is best, and a 4 ft by 4 ft exercise pen with free roam time suits most rabbits. A cage is only a resting room.

  1. House Rabbit Society: Housing houserabbit.org/housing
    A 4’x4’ puppy exercise pen set up with access to free roam time is an ideal size setup for most.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. House Rabbit Society: Housing houserabbit.org/housing
    Any provided cage should be 3-4x the stretch out length of the rabbit.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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