This is a specific conversation about Rabbit housing — space and setup that works — ask about yours and get one honest answer for your exact situation.
inparticular.ai
A bonded pair is lovely — but it does mean you need to think carefully about space, because most hutches sold in pet shops are sized for one rabbit and are still too small for that. Rabbits need room for at least three full hops, to stand completely upright on their hind legs, and to keep their sleeping and toilet areas separate. With two rabbits sharing, those requirements don't halve — they roughly double. Polish and Lionhead mixes are both compact breeds, which helps, but 'small rabbit' doesn't mean 'small hutch'. Are these two living indoors or outdoors, and what kind of space do you have available for their setup?
They're going to be indoors. I've got a decent corner of my living room, maybe about 1.5 metres wide. They're both quite small — the Polish is tiny and the Lionhead mix is a bit bigger but still compact.
inparticular.ai
Good — indoors is genuinely better for bonded pairs because they stay warmer, safer, and you can actually watch their dynamic and spot any tension early. A 1.5 metre width gives you real options. For an indoor bonded pair of small breeds, I'd point you toward a two-storey rabbit cage with a large ground footprint rather than a traditional hutch — they give separate levels for sleeping and resting, which bonded pairs use well, and the bar spacing on indoor cages is usually tighter and safer than outdoor hutches. Can you tell me roughly how tall the ceiling clearance is in that corner, and whether you're happy with a pen-style setup versus a fully enclosed cage?
Ceiling height is fine, no restriction. I'd prefer an enclosed cage really — I have a cat and I don't want any stress for the rabbits even if the cat can't get in.
inparticular.ai
That's sensible — an enclosed cage with a solid roof is the right call when there's a cat in the house, even a well-behaved one. The sight of a predator overhead is genuinely stressful for rabbits. For a bonded pair of small breeds indoors with that priority, I'd recommend the Ferplast Rabbit 160 Double. It's a fully enclosed two-level cage, 161cm wide, with a solid top, separate upper and lower compartments, two large front-opening doors, and a pull-out tray for cleaning. The footprint fits your 1.5 metre corner well, and the two levels mean your Polish and Lionhead mix can each claim their own preferred spot, which matters a lot for bonded pairs — they love each other but they still like personal space. It's sturdy, well-ventilated through the bar panels, and the bar spacing is fine for small breeds. Available on Amazon UK and straightforward to assemble.
That sounds like exactly what I need. Do they need anything specific inside it given they're two different breeds?
inparticular.ai
Not breed-specific, no — Polish and Lionhead mixes have similar needs. What matters most is that you give them enough bedding on both levels so they can thermoregulate and feel secure, a hay rack they can both access simultaneously (hay should be available constantly and is most of their diet), one water bottle per level to avoid competition, and a litter tray in whichever corner they naturally choose as their toilet area — bonded pairs usually agree on one spot, which makes cleaning easy. A couple of simple wooden hides or a tunnel on the lower level gives them somewhere to retreat if one wants alone time, which even bonded rabbits occasionally do. Keep the cat out of the room for the first week or two while they settle — let them get confident in the space before they have to process that stress.
Perfect. Really helpful, thank you.
inparticular.ai
You're all set. The Ferplast Rabbit 160 Double will give them proper space and the enclosed top will keep the cat situation stress-free. The main thing after setup is making sure hay is always in abundance — it genuinely should make up about 80% of what they eat. Enjoy the pair, bonded rabbits are great company to have around.
