Indoor Rabbit Housing Tips That Work

Indoor Rabbit Housing Tips That Work

Indoor rabbits don’t need designer setups or “bunny playrooms” worthy of Pinterest. They need a space that is safe, clean, and actually functional for a prey animal who likes to hide, sprint, and supervise you from under furniture.

Pen + Play Area

Good for most households.

Bare minimum: 4x4 feet for primary housing. Bigger is better, always.

What to include:

• Litter box with hay access

• Water crock (not a bottle if you can avoid it)

• A solid hideaway they can fully disappear into

• One toy that can actually be chewed — not a basket of clutter

Best placement:

• Against a wall for security

• Away from vents and high-traffic chaos

• Close enough that they still feel part of the household

Daily routine: open the pen and let them explore. Supervise until they prove trustworthy.

Dedicated Rabbit Room

A whole room gets romanticized online. It’s still just a room. Rules matter more than square footage.

Must-haves:

• One main litter box + a backup box

• Rugs/runners for traction (slipping is stressful and hard on joints)

• Hiding options: cardboard tunnel, stool, castle — doesn’t matter, just gives cover

• All “naughty” item safely blocked (cords, baseboards, soft textiles)

Pro tip: don’t overfill the room. Rabbits like open lanes to sprint, not obstacle courses.

Full Free-Roam

Earned, not gifted. If they can’t leave the baseboards alone in one room, they don’t get the whole house.

Structure still matters:

• Litter box on each floor/zone

• Rugs where there's tile or hardwood

• Cable covers or hidden cords — always

• Access to hay in at least two places

Also: rabbits love “forbidden zones.” Use baby gates. They work better than good intentions.

General Placement Notes

• Avoid vents and drafty doorways

• Skip fluffy bedding — it’s not necessary and invites digging

• Elevate hay to stay clean but still reachable

• Keep water heavy and low to prevent spills

Clean lines, simple tools, predictable arrangement. Rabbits thrive on routine and clear boundaries. You don’t need cute. You need comfortable, safe, and easy to maintain.