Why this basket
- Built on the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund minimum of 3m x 2m x 1m for a pair, which PDSA repeats, so the pen comes first and a hutch is not on the list.
- Litter, hay and hides follow RWAF, RSPCA and PDSA advice: paper litter, hay beside the tray, and one hide per rabbit plus one.
- Cable protection is on the main list, not an extra, because RWAF says rabbits treat wires like roots.
- Quantities assume a pair: RWAF and PDSA both say rabbits should not live alone.
Before they come home
Pen panels for a 3m x 2m space, 1m high
Yaheetech dog pen, 16 panels, 100cm
4.6 on Amazon · 8,782 ratings · #2 in Dog Playpens · recorded 27 Sept 2026
The RWAF minimum for a pair is one enclosed area at least 3m x 2m and 1m high, open to them all the time, and PDSA gives the same figure. This is sold as a dog pen: 16 panels, each 80 x 100 cm, the listing says, or 12.8m of fencing, enough for 3m x 2m. RWAF says puppy pens can work if the bars are covered with mesh.
What buyers say
Buyers like
- Quick to put together by sliding poles through the panels(10 of 13 reviews)
- Feels sturdy and secure once it is set up(7 of 13 reviews)
- Panels can be arranged in many shapes to fit the room(5 of 13 reviews)
Watch out for
- Pups can jump the lower heights, so buy the tallest panels(2 of 13 reviews)
Our summary of the 13 reviews Amazon showed on 27 Sept 2026, counted by us.
More about this pick
- Size
- about 3.3 x 3.3 x 1 cm
- Weight
- 35.8 kg
- Material
- Metal
- Made for
- large, medium, small dogs
From the Amazon listing, recorded 27 Sept 2026. Sizes are the listing's own.
Mesh to cover the pen bars
VOUNOT PVC-coated mesh, 1 x 10m
4.6 on Amazon · 15 ratings · #5 in Poultry Netting Supplies · recorded 27 Sept 2026
RWAF warns that rabbits can trap a leg, or worse a head, between the bars of dog crates and puppy pens, and asks owners to attach mesh. This welded roll is 1m high and 10m long with 13mm holes, the listing says, enough for the pen height and a 3m x 2m perimeter. Some buyers found uneven or patched squares, so check it as you fix it.
What buyers say
Buyers like
- Strong, good quality mesh(5 of 9 reviews)
- Easy to cut to size and fit(3 of 9 reviews)
Watch out for
- Some rolls have uneven or patched-up squares in the mesh(2 of 9 reviews)
Our summary of the 9 reviews Amazon showed on 27 Sept 2026, counted by us.
More about this pick
- Weight
- 3.3 kg
- Material
- Polyvinylchlorid (PVC)
- In the box
- Welded Wire Mesh
- Warranty
- follow Amazon‘s rule
From the Amazon listing, recorded 27 Sept 2026. Sizes are the listing's own.
Two large, open litter trays
Suhaco low-entry litter tray, 60cm
4.0 on Amazon · 68 ratings · 200+ bought last month · #29 in Cat Litter Boxes · recorded 27 Sept 2026
Limited time deal
RWAF's example indoor set-up has two litter trays. PDSA suggests a large cat litter box with low sides and no lid, at least twice as long as your rabbit. This open tray is 60 x 40 cm with an 8cm-high entry, the listing says. Keep hay within reach of it: rabbits like to eat while they go.
What buyers say
Buyers like
- Roomy enough to turn round in, even for a large cat(8 of 13 reviews)
- The low front step is easy to climb in and out of(6 of 13 reviews)
Watch out for
- Mess collects under and on the grated step, which is awkward to clean(2 of 13 reviews)
Our summary of the 13 reviews Amazon showed on 27 Sept 2026, counted by us.
More about this pick
- Size
- about 60 x 40 x 16 cm
- Weight
- 700 g
- Material
- Plastic
- Made for
- cats
- In the box
- Cat litter box&Step Stool
From the Amazon listing, recorded 27 Sept 2026. Sizes are the listing's own.
Paper-based, non-clumping litter
Breeder's Choice paper litter, 30L
4.4 on Amazon · 9,305 ratings · 10K+ bought last month · #4 in Cat Litter · recorded 27 Sept 2026
Always "on offer"24 of 24 days
Clumping clay litter is out: RWAF warns it can clump in the gut if eaten, and PDSA also rules out scented litter, wood shavings and pine pellets. RWAF calls paper pellets highly absorbent and great for litter areas. These are non-clumping pellets made from 99% recycled paper, the listing says, and PDSA says a thin layer is enough.
What buyers say
Buyers like
- Soaks up wet well without clumping(7 of 13 reviews)
- Produces very little dust(4 of 13 reviews)
- Owners also use it for rabbits and guinea pigs(3 of 13 reviews)
Watch out for
- Smells can build up, so it needs changing often(2 of 13 reviews)
Our summary of the 13 reviews Amazon showed on 27 Sept 2026, counted by us.
More about this pick
- Weight
- 8.4 kg
- Material
- Paper
- Capacity
- 30 litres
- Made for
- cats
- In the box
- 30L of 99% recycled paper cat litter
- Warranty
- Manufacturer Fault
From the Amazon listing, recorded 27 Sept 2026. Sizes are the listing's own.
Price: we have checked it on 24 days; Amazon showed a discount of 10% or more on 24 of them, including today.
Feeding hay, always available
Burgess Excel long stem feeding hay, 1kg
4.5 on Amazon · 1,291 ratings · 1K+ bought last month · #2 in Small Pet's Hay & Grass · recorded 27 Sept 2026
Hay should make up most of an indoor rabbit's diet: PDSA says each rabbit needs at least its own body size in hay every day, and it should be feeding hay, which is fresher and greener than bedding hay. The listing says this Burgess feeding hay is dust extracted, in line with the RSPCA's advice on dust-free hay.
What buyers say
Buyers like
- Long, green, fresh-smelling stems(6 of 13 reviews)
- Rabbits and guinea pigs tuck in, even fussy eaters(8 of 13 reviews)
- Very little dust in the bag(5 of 13 reviews)
Watch out for
- Some rabbits turn their noses up at it(3 of 13 reviews)
Our summary of the 13 reviews Amazon showed on 27 Sept 2026, counted by us.
More about this pick
- Weight
- 1 kg
- Made for
- medium rabbits
From the Amazon listing, recorded 27 Sept 2026. Sizes are the listing's own.
Price: we have checked it on 24 days; Amazon showed a discount of 10% or more on 0 of them.
A small daily portion of pellets
Science Selective adult rabbit food, 1.5kg
4.7 on Amazon · 3,508 ratings · 5K+ bought last month · #1 in Small Animal Food · recorded 27 Sept 2026
Worth waitingon offer 23 of 24 days, not today
On top of hay and a handful of greens, PDSA suggests a tablespoon of pellets a day for each rabbit, or two for one over 1kg. The listing says this adult rabbit food is 25% fibre with no added sugar, in a single pellet that stops rabbits picking out favourite pieces.
What buyers say
Buyers like
- Rabbits eat it readily, even fussy ones(8 of 8 reviews)
- Good value, and a bag lasts a fair while(3 of 8 reviews)
Our summary of the 8 reviews Amazon showed on 27 Sept 2026, counted by us.
More about this pick
- Weight
- 1.5 kg
- Made for
- rabbits
- Warranty
- 1 year manufacturer
From the Amazon listing, recorded 27 Sept 2026. Sizes are the listing's own.
Price: we have checked it on 24 days; Amazon showed a discount of 10% or more on 23 of them.
Heavy food and water bowls
Rosewood stoneware small animal bowl, 13cm
4.4 on Amazon · 255 ratings · 300+ bought last month · #3 in Bowls for Small Animals · recorded 27 Sept 2026
PDSA lists food and water bowls for the rabbits' home base, and the RSPCA says rabbits need constant access to fresh water. These stoneware bowls are 13cm across, and the listing says their weight stops them tipping or sliding. Use one for water and one for pellets.
What buyers say
Buyers like
- Heavy enough that pets cannot tip it over(5 of 9 reviews)
- A good size for an adult rabbit(3 of 9 reviews)
- Well made, with a cute carrot design(3 of 9 reviews)
Watch out for
- The colour is pot luck, so you may not get your choice(2 of 9 reviews)
Our summary of the 9 reviews Amazon showed on 27 Sept 2026, counted by us.
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- Size
- about 13 x 13 x 5.5 cm
- Weight
- 350 g
- Material
- Ceramic
- Capacity
- 142 g
- Made for
- small small animals
- In the box
- 1 x Ceramic Pet Bowl, 13 cm
- Care
- Dishwasher Safe
From the Amazon listing, recorded 27 Sept 2026. Sizes are the listing's own.
Hides with two ways out
Rosewood seagrass tunnel, large
4.6 on Amazon · 700 ratings · 50+ bought last month · #9 in Small Animal Tubes & Tunnels · recorded 27 Sept 2026
RWAF's model set-up has hiding places with two entrances and exits, and the RSPCA says to provide one per rabbit, plus one. A tunnel meets the two-exit rule. This seagrass tunnel is 30cm long and 20cm across, with no glue, plastic or metal, the listing says. Cardboard boxes with a hole at each end work too, RWAF says.
What buyers say
Buyers like
- Pets happily run through it and hide inside(5 of 13 reviews)
- Natural seagrass they can chew, with no plastic or metal(4 of 13 reviews)
Watch out for
- The medium is snug for a rabbit, so choose the large(2 of 13 reviews)
- Keen chewers can wreck it within days(2 of 13 reviews)
Our summary of the 13 reviews Amazon showed on 27 Sept 2026, counted by us.
More about this pick
- Size
- about 30 x 20 x 20 cm
- Weight
- 200 g
- Made for
- large small animals
- Care
- Spot clean or clean with a damp cloth. Store indoors and in dry place.
- Warranty
- No warranty
From the Amazon listing, recorded 27 Sept 2026. Sizes are the listing's own.
Also recommended on: a rabbit.
Rabbit-proofing
Tubing for every cable in reach
Alex Tech cord protector tubing, 10ft
4.5 on Amazon · 81,946 ratings · 2K+ bought last month · #1 in Cable Sleeves · recorded 27 Sept 2026
Worth waitingon offer 7 of 24 days, not today
RWAF says rabbits chew cables the way they chew roots, and PDSA warns this could cause electrocution or even a fire. Cover every cable they can reach with cable protector, or move it out of reach. This split tubing is 10ft long and half an inch across, the listing says, and closes around existing cables.
What buyers say
Buyers like
- The split runs the full length, so cables go in without unplugging(6 of 13 reviews)
- Bundles loose leads into one neat run that looks tidier(7 of 13 reviews)
- Owners of cats and dogs that chew wires use it as a barrier(3 of 13 reviews)
Watch out for
- A bit fiddly and stiff to feed cables into at first(2 of 13 reviews)
Our summary of the 13 reviews Amazon showed on 27 Sept 2026, counted by us.
More about this pick
- Weight
- 130 g
From the Amazon listing, recorded 27 Sept 2026. Sizes are the listing's own.
Price: we have checked it on 24 days; Amazon showed a discount of 10% or more on 7 of them.
Things they are allowed to chew
Rosewood I Love Hay forage cube
4.6 on Amazon · 3,467 ratings · 3K+ bought last month · #1 in Toys for Small Animals · recorded 27 Sept 2026
Always "on offer"24 of 24 days
Rabbits will chew furniture, door frames and carpets, RWAF says, so give them plenty they are allowed to chew, and the RSPCA asks for safe objects to chew and manipulate. This hay-coated cube is filled with meadow hay and marigold, and measures 20cm each way, the listing says.
What buyers say
Buyers like
- Keeps rabbits and guinea pigs busy chewing for hours or days(8 of 13 reviews)
- They gnaw the cardboard cube itself, not just the hay inside(4 of 13 reviews)
- Rabbits push it around, dig at it and climb on top(3 of 13 reviews)
Our summary of the 13 reviews Amazon showed on 27 Sept 2026, counted by us.
More about this pick
- Made for
- rabbits
- Warranty
- Manufacturer Fault
From the Amazon listing, recorded 27 Sept 2026. Sizes are the listing's own.
Price: we have checked it on 24 days; Amazon showed a discount of 10% or more on 24 of them, including today.
Also recommended on: a rabbit.
Can wait
- A hay rack over each litter tray. The RSPCA suggests one so rabbits can eat while they go. Until you find one that fits your trays, keep a generous pile of hay right beside each tray.
- A digging box. The RSPCA suggests a digging box so indoor rabbits can dig, which you can add once the pen and litter trays are working.
- Non-slip mats for hard floors. RWAF suggests non-slip, washable mats or carpet tiles so rabbits can cross tiles or wooden floors safely; spare rugs will do if your rabbits do not chew carpet.
Skip it
- SkipA hutch as their main homeRWAF says a hutch should never be the sole or main accommodation. The 3m x 2m x 1m area must be open to them at all times.
- SkipClumping or clay-based cat litterRWAF says clumping cat litter can clump in the gut if a rabbit eats it.
- SkipSawdust or pine shavingsRWAF says sawdust can irritate the skin and lungs, and PDSA advises against wood shavings and pine pellets in litter trays.
- SkipA cage with a wire floorThe RSPCA says wire or barred floors can give rabbits sore feet and hocks and risk injury.
Quick questions
How much space does a house rabbit need?
At least 3m x 2m, and 1m high, for a pair, the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund says. It must be one continuous block, open to them all the time, and the rule applies indoors as well as outdoors. The upper floor of a hutch, tunnels and platforms do not count towards it.
Can a house rabbit live on its own?
No. RWAF says a house rabbit still needs a companion of its own species, because you are unlikely to be with them all day, and PDSA says rabbits are best kept in pairs or small groups. RWAF adds that a single rabbit would need the same 3m x 2m x 1m space as a pair.
What litter is safe for rabbits?
Paper-based, non-clumping litter, or newspaper, hay or straw. The RSPCA recommends non-clumping litter, and RWAF and PDSA both warn against clumping or clay-based cat litter; PDSA also rules out scented litter, wood shavings and pine pellets. Keep hay beside or above the tray, because rabbits like to eat while they go.
How do I stop my rabbit chewing cables?
Cover every cable within reach, or move it away. RWAF suggests cable protector tubing, PDSA mentions boards or tubing, and PDSA warns that chewed wires can cause electrocution or a fire. Supervise time out of the pen, because rabbits squeeze into surprisingly small gaps.
How much hay does a rabbit need?
At least its own body size every day, PDSA says. Hay should be most of the diet, with an adult handful of greens and a tablespoon of pellets a day, or two for a rabbit over 1kg. Buy feeding hay: bedding hay is dustier and lower in nutrients.
Sources: Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund: space recommendations (checked 26 September 2026); Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund: indoor rabbit housing (checked 26 September 2026); Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund: bedding and litter (checked 26 September 2026); RSPCA: creating a good home for rabbits (checked 26 September 2026); PDSA: keeping indoor rabbits (checked 26 September 2026).
