To complete Activity 6 for the
Show Rabbit Project, simply click
on one of the activities below.

	Option 1. Examine cleaning methods for different cage types
	Option 2. Create an instructional brochure on cleaning a carrier or cage
	Option 3. Volunteer at a local animal shelter that cares for rabbits

Reference Literature

The Domestic Rabbit
(Book, Sections 7-8)

The Rabbit
(Book; Chapter 6)

Domestic Rabbit Guide
(ARBA Manual: pg. 6-10)

Raising better rabbits & cavies
(ARBA Book: pg. 75-90)

 

Introduction
In order to keep your rabbit healthy and make your cage and equipment more durable it will be necessary to care for your cage and maintain it. Your cage is an investment, whether it was purchased or built, it took time and money to acquire. Like any investment, you would like to protect it as best as possible. If you do not care for your cage it will not last, and therefore you will soon have to replace it, which could be a costly endeavor. The same applies to your rabbit carrier.

This lesson will cover three areas:

1. Cleaning your rabbit's cage,


2. Maintaining your rabbit's cage, and


3. Sanitizing your rabbit's cage.