{"id":596,"date":"2021-02-12T23:21:39","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T23:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blythwood.com\/news\/?p=596"},"modified":"2026-03-17T16:13:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:13:43","slug":"rabbit-space-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blythwood.com\/news\/rabbit-space-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Rabbit space requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When purchasing your rabbit, it is important to consider the amount of space they require carefully. The RSPCA advises that rabbits need the below as a minimum space requirement for two averaged sized rabbits. Of course, if you can provide more space, that is even better for your rabbit\u2019s welfare.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-597 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blythwood.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Rabbit-shelter-internal.jpg\" alt=\"Rabbit-shelter-internal\" width=\"600\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blythwood.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Rabbit-shelter-internal.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blythwood.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Rabbit-shelter-internal-300x131.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-598 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blythwood.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Rabbit-shelter-outside.jpg\" alt=\"Rabbit-shelter-outside\" width=\"600\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blythwood.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Rabbit-shelter-outside.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blythwood.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Rabbit-shelter-outside-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Top tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is important to note that the space must be across a single level so raised hutches within the space will not count towards the minimum space requirement<\/li>\n<li>If you can provide free-range space that is even better, but please ensure roaming is supervised<\/li>\n<li>Minimum height requirement is 1m<\/li>\n<li>Most importantly, the bigger the space, the more room they will have to exercise and keep in shape!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When purchasing your rabbit, it is important to consider the amount of space they require carefully. 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