Cage size for New Zealand?

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- 11/14/2013 at 2:32 PM
  Alybun
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  Hello all! I am new here and had a question.
  
  We been thinking about adopting a bunny, and were looking at some new zealands or similar sized buns at rescues. I was wondering if a xpen (4′ x 4′) was big enough or if I would have to combine two (8′ x 4′). He would get approx. 6 hours out of the cage to free range everyday. Thank you in advance for any advice.
- 11/14/2013 at 2:43 PM
  Elrohwen
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  A 4’x4′ pen should be fine, especially with that amount of time out of the cage. If you can manage it, bigger is always better, but 4×4 is a good size.
  
  Make sure to post pictures when you get your bun!
- 11/14/2013 at 3:01 PM
  Alybun
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  Thank you, that is good to know! I will be sure to post pics!
- 11/14/2013 at 3:03 PM
  Sarita
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  I agree. I love the New Zealand rabbits, I’ve had a few and they are amazing rabbits.
- 11/15/2013 at 7:12 AM
  Beka27
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  2×4 is the minimum size for one “regular” size bun, but a NZ is a larger than average bunny, so I do think you’d do well with an xpen.
  
  NZs seem to be really smart buns and are sometimes overlooked for smaller breeds. I’m glad you’re looking at adopting one!
- 11/15/2013 at 2:34 PM
  Alybun
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  Yes, the personality most seem to have attracted me to them.( There also seem to be quite a bit in rescues near me)Of course, even if they weren’t like that i would still love them. Thank you all again for advising me, I am loving this forum so far!
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