Cage Size: Grow-Out Rabbits

Allocate 1.5 to 2 sq ft (0.14-0.19 sq m) per rabbit for grow-out groups housed together after weaning. For a typical litter of 8 fryers reaching market weight (5 lb / 2.3 kg at 8-10 weeks), a cage of 30" x 48" to 36" x 48" provides adequate room.

Why It Works

Growing rabbits housed at this density have enough space to access feed and water without excessive competition. Overcrowding beyond 2 sq ft per head increases stress, reduces feed conversion efficiency, and raises the risk of injuries from piling and aggression as the animals approach market size.

Tips

• Reduce stocking density as rabbits grow; reassess space at 6-7 weeks of age
• Separate aggressive individuals promptly to prevent injuries
• Wire-bottom cages with 14-gauge 1" x 0.5" mesh support grow-out weights while allowing droppings to fall through