What is the recommended height of a rabbit hutch?

The one ive ordered is 16';


I think its quite small. Is this big enough for dwarf rabbits?


Give the recommended height is this isnt high enough,What is the recommended height of a rabbit hutch?
Here are the SPCA Standards:





The following is a list of cage guidelines from the SPCA. Please read this section carefully.


The perfect cage should:


C Be structurally sound and in good repair (i.e. No sharp edges or abrasive surfaces in contact with the


animal);


C Allow freedom of movement for normal postural changes (i.e. Standing up on hind feet, laying down


stretched out - both normal rabbit behaviours);


C Be escape proof;


C Allow food and water to be provided so that spillage is not a problem;


C Be easy to clean;


C Allow for ease of visualization of the animal both for exhibit purposes and for general observation to


prevent problems (i.e. Rabbits becoming ill, no food or water, heat stressed).


CAGE SIZES


The two basic cage sizes for 4-H rabbits at exhibitions are:


WEIGHT OF RABBIT SIZE OF CAGE


Up to (2 kg) 4.4 lbs. 45 x 45 x 45.5 cm (18'; x 18'; x 18';) high


Over (2 kg) 4.4 lbs. 60 x 60 x 45.5 cm (24'; x 24'; x 18';) high


(45.5 cm (18'; height) allows for 5 cm (2';) raised floor)


This gives a reasonable standard cage for most of the rabbits exhibited using standard size wire.


鈥?Wire mesh is most practical with the 2.5 x 5 cm (1'; x 2';) being the largest recommended. The cage


bottoms should be set 5 cm (2';) off the floor so that a water tight pan can fit under it.


Most references agreed that 45.5 cm (18';) high cage was best to allow standing and stretching, and proper


ear carriage for erect eared breeds.


鈥?Woven wire mesh flooring of 16 gauge strength and 1.3 x 2.5 cm (陆'; x 1';) dimension may be the most


practical and beneficial flooring. It should not be overlooked that there are other possibilities especially


as new technology becomes available.


General guidelines for flooring would ensure that a floor surface is:


C Moisture resistant (i.e. Not soak up and hold wetness);


C Raise the rabbit above urine and excrement;


C Proven not to be predisposed to sore hocks (i.e. Some slatted floors actually cause sore hocks).


Cages should not be stacked without water tight pans between them.





Hope they help!What is the recommended height of a rabbit hutch?
Anything between 14'; and 18'; is fine. As long as they are able to stand up on their back feet without hitting their heads on the top its good.





I use 15'; cages for my Mini Rexs and they work perfectly well.