Aivituvin Upgrade Rabbit Cage Indoor Bunny Hutch with Run with Two Deeper No Leak Trays - 4 Casters Include for Outdoor (Mocca)

The media could not be loaded. I have been searching and searching for the best Hutch for Guinea Pigs .Only to keep running into Hutches forOther small animals .And any reviews that I came across that were about guinea pigs none came with a video to show them using the upper level.And there were more bad reviews then there were good as far as quality and sturdiness.But out of all the hutches, I came across ,this one was a better fit as far as size and looks. I like the fact that it comes with a little ramp leading out of the hutch.. because my idea for it was to put an additional play area/run . So I like the fact that it has a ramp for them to come in and out of their hutch freely .I have to say the majority of the reviews make his hutch look like trash. As do all the other makes and models from different sellers.So the fact that I could not find any other hutch that could accommodate my guinea pigs except for this one, I decided to give it a shot.I mean how bad can it be if it is rated Amazon’s best seller, right?So to begin, it did arrive very fast as stated in the reviews .I was also very relieved that mine did not come damaged.It is as nice as it looks in the descriptions.One review from a customer that was using it for guinea pigs stated that it was a waste because the ladder for the top level is to steep that guinea pig did not want to go up to the top level. This is what I almost made me not buy it.Until I read other reviews from customers who did like the Hutch make small adjustments to accommodate their pets.The ramp to the upper level is way too steep. I couldn’t even see how a rabbit or any other small animals would even enjoy this. But !! With a little creative thinking you can make it work.The hardware used to attach it are little hinges, allowing it to move up or down. This is where creative thinking comes in..The question of durability ?For indoor use : It’s perfect !!For outdoor use? I don’t think it could withstand being in the elements, such as rain and direct heat/sunlightStated in the reviews the wood is soft. It won’t last long .However, if you’re using it on a porch or a carport (outdoors) it will do great .Responding to the reviews on the price : here is food for thought .The picture I shared of the plastic wire cage is an example of what I had for my guinea pigs to begin with when they were babies. It cost me 140 bucks at a pet supermarket. To small for two grown Guinea pigs / or for any small animal such as a rabbit, or ferret, which is what they advertise it for.This hutch is well worth the money. It’s nicer to the eyes. and obviously larger. Quality / there’s no comparison. One is plastic and wire/ the other being this hutch, is wood.animals, such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and even ferrets are not meant to be in cages or hutches.They are wild animals who have endless amounts of space to live in their natural habitat.So with that in mind, these hutches andCages should only be a means of shelter for sleeping Not used for 24/7 living quarters.None of these cages or hutches give them enough space to live, or run . So if your intention for buying this for your pet is for 24/7 Living . You will experience the bad reviews such as rabbits chewing through the wood or wire.Imagine for a moment being cooped up in a small space 24/7 . Eventually, they’re gonna wanna chew their way out.For anybody looking to use this for guinea pigs. I left the bottom grates out so that it’s just the plastic pan. I have my guinea pigs potty trained. I do not use litter in their whole living space.. I use waterproof padding they sell for Guinea pigs. Because although they are potty trained, they will still pee here in there outside of the litter pan. But if you potty train them, they will pee the majority of the time. In the litter pan.Just a tip to minimize how much cleaning hast to be done. For guinea pigs pooping is inevitable. everywhere but it’s way easier to clean then pee.So a litter pan is a great addition to their habitat.Same goes for rabbitsYouTube and Google has great tips on the “new” way of caring for your small friends.Old-school way with just having them in a cage with just litter. It keeps their habitat clean and if you are thinking of purchasing this hutch it will last you and your furry pets a long time.And make cleaning a whole lot easier.Also, when ordering any kind of furniture online, there will always be a chance of receiving damaged goods. This hutch is no exception.So don’t let the reviews scare you.And hopefully everything that I sharedWill give you a better idea on whether or not this product will be suitable for your pets needs.As you can see my girls love it !! And I am very happy I made the choice to give this product a chanceUpdate : my guinea pigs were not too interested with the upper level until I made it theirKitchen/feeding area. Otherwise they didn’t have an interest to go up to the top level but now they are so confident and cute when they race up the ladder to get their food.😁.

Ok the wood is very light and delicate. The paint is almost see thru. So be gentle putting it together. We lined some edges with plastic channel pieces that snap over the edges, like around the upstairs door opening. This is in case we need to use it one day. Without the cage grid on the bottom the ramp is very steep. We put a heavy block of wood under it to hold its proper angle. We then took metal drywall edging of different small sizes and affixed those to every wood edge that we could inside and on the ramp. We took a Mohawk carpet sample and cut those to go in between the ramp spaces for traction. Next to keep the mess in the cage, be got thin plexiglass (we used the plastic out of a poster frame) cut it about 5 inches high and long enough to tuck into where the cage wire meets the wood edges so it stays in. Do this on all sides. This is great and keeps the fluff in the cage where it belongs. I think thats all we did, but it made it sturdier and less delicious than it was before.

It came with assembly instructions that were fairly easily to follow. I recommend using a drill because there’s a lot of screws, including for the wheels. One of the holes to drill into didn’t line up but it wasn’t a big deal to correct since it wasn’t a huge hole and just a small point.It is easy to clean because of the slide out trays. To make it even easier to clean, I place extra large dog pee pads on the bottom and simply pull them off and replace.It doesn’t feel super flimsy but it doesn’t feel 100% sturdy. It’s been strong enough to be pusher/pulled and lifted by one person so it doesn’t come apart easily either.Important to remember that rabbits are chewers! I had seen reviews mentioning this same problem but I still went ahead and got it. She didn’t get to it right away and it wasn’t a significant amount of damage. I immediately purchased some hay mats and issue was resolved immediately. They cover that part of the wood and they keep her entertained; highly recommend to buy those along with this cage.It was a bit smaller in length then I thought it was but it still worked because she’s not a large rabbit and there’s more space on the second level.She seems very happy in her cage. I did end up moving her food to the bottom level because it’s where she prefers to hang out and she decided top level was better for the litter box. She hops up and down no problem and I’ve caught her running around in there.Overall, 5/5 and would buy again.For photo size reference, my rabbit is a 2 pound intact Netherland Dwarf doe.

When this product arrived, the box was not damaged. Upon setting the panels aside, I noticed several of the panels had been split from the factory assembly. I attempted to return it for a new one but this seller requires you to pay shipping back to CHINA. I also attempted to contact the seller and did not get a response back. So, some wood glue, clamps, and a few staples later I have a nice looking bunny cage that I had to repair myself...The cage is neat and looks good but I would not buy it again. The paint is very thin and already worn out in some areas and its made of very cheap material.

The plus side is the style and features of this habitats are great. We love the roof access and the many other options to get access to the cage. We also like the space and room for activity for the rabbit.The minus side... the wood is not the greatest. The tray underneath is so big it's hard to handle and the wood has swollen in some parts so it makes it difficult to get it out from under the cage. We keep ours outside so it is definitely exposed to the elements and the description says it's graded for outside but I'm not so sure that's true for the wood.