{ "schema": "whattobuyfor/v1", "type": "situation", "url": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/a-house-rabbit/", "json": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/a-house-rabbit.json", "publisher": "What to Buy For", "method": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/how-we-build-a-basket/", "pricesAsOf": "2026-09-28T07:19:34.388Z", "priceNote": "Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.", "affiliateDisclosure": "Links to Amazon are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.", "title": "What to buy for a house rabbit", "section": "pets", "answer": "Ten things for a pair of house rabbits: eight for their space, starting with a pen that meets the RWAF 3m x 2m x 1m minimum, and two for rabbit-proofing the room. 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