Cage

What is the difference between a ferret cage and a rabbit cage?

I have a old ferret cage and am going to buy a baby dwarf lion head rabbit. Will the ferret cage work? What are the requirements for a rabbit cage? What do lion head rabbits eat? Any tips? Do you need to give lionhead rabbits a bath???

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1. 1. yes it will. 2. small holes, stable, a hutch, leafy greens, litter box 3. pellets, grass, lettuce, carrots, etc 4.There adorable! 5. yes if you start at a young age
2. Yes because it would have more room, or you could actually buy something like a ladder if your ferret cage has two levels; so the rabbit could get up there because ferrets like to climb and swing up..and they eat basicly the sames things other rabbits like Alphalfa Hay (Type of hay that has greens) & Vegtables (The combination with the Alphalfa and the vegtables will help it Digest it's food) and Regular rabbit pelets :) You can try giving him a bath, but if he don't like it, I wouldn't force it too. Most rabbits don't like it but it's an option to give them baths.
3. There is a lot of difference & personally, I would not recommend putting a rabbit into a ferret cage unless it is single level & has all the ramps removed. Some rabbit cages have shelves, but not often & they are usually quite wide. Rabbits can break their necks & backs quite easily. If you are just starting out with the bunnies, ask a lot of questions from the breeder of the rabbit. By the way, to ferrets, bunnies are prey animals. Unless you decent it really, really well, the rabbit may pick up on the scent of the ferret & it already knows it's a prey animal just on instinct. This may not make it comfortable in it's own home. Just a thought. Good luck.
4. 1. If the ferret cage doesn't have numerous levels to it, it will work. Some rabbits try jumping down from the levels instead of using ramps and can actually injure themselves. 2. Requirements-Preferably no wire bottom that can cause sore hocks in the rabbit, and be difficult to clean sometimes. The bigger cage the better. 3. Timothy-based pellets..small amount. (alfalfa-based if they are under 6 months old) Constant supply of Timothy hay (again, alfalfa if they are under 6 mo) approx. 1cup of fresh greens/veggies/fruits per day (absolutely no iceberg lettuce or cabbage....find more poisonous foods on rabbit.org) 4. I would highly recommend getting a lionhead from a rescue, shelter, or reputable breeder. Make sure the rabbit gets spayed/neutered, as well. This will prevent ovarian cancer in females (they can get it as early as 3 years of age), and urine spraying in males. Also, have a knowledgeable rabbit veterinarian's number on hand in case of an emergency. 5. DO NOT give the rabbit a bath. They are self-cleaning like a cat. If they get extremely dirty, then it's best to use a wet washcloth to wipe them down. If you get them soaked in a tub of water, they can go into shock.