My Marchioro Cage

I am delighted with my new cage. first of all its big - 160 cm in length. Its got a pullout tray so it makes cleaning much easier. Also, since it comes with a good base which allows pee and poo to drop into tray without getting their feet all icky, it means i can save on litter too - cos i can use newspapers and the buns won't be able to shred and step on them. Linda from happy paws in ser north is one cool lady. She recommended it. Plus compared to marukan and other brand names that i cannot afford - this one is much cheaper. Thanks Linda if your'e reading this.

Prior to this i use a playpen. But accidents leave stains on the floor. Yippee hoo- viva good bunny cages!

for new owners, sometimes, like me, look for cheap solutions. Many cages are much cheaper, BUT can be impractical. Some with wire bases can lead to sore hocks. Others the entrance to cage is only from the top - that's fine cos bunnies sure can jump, but cleaning is a real headache. I could have saved a lot of dollars if only i was decisive and bought a good cage once and for all. After all, buns are long term companions, and its really true what they say - penny wise pound foolish.

oops - sorry - not 160cm but nearly 100 cm or about 38 inches..paiseh

i owe a marchioro too + other cages. It is a good quality lasting cage. However, there is only one drawback - it is difficult to maintain cleanliness as these scenarios also happen:

1) Pee seeping below the pullout trays
2) Hay + foodstuff + soiled bedding + poo dropping onto the base of pullout tray & get push right to back when u replace the trays
3) Pee stains on the underside cage base / separator
4) Hay + fur + poo trapped between cage base / separator + side of cage

It may look clean on the outside when u do frequent basic housecleaning but it allows a lot of trapping of fur, hay, food, pee & poo (may attract cockroaches on long run) which only can be cleaned when u dismantle the cage for a thoroughly wash.

So i still prefer a simple top + front opening, plastic base cage with litter box for littertrained buns. So much easier to maintain. Just change the litter box bedding + sweep & wipe the cage plastic base. My main cage is just that & it offers a good space too, approx 150 x 87 cm of base space with a second deck. It's a fraction of the cost of a marchioro too

Hmmm... i'll see what happens...cos the cage is still new to me. But my buns really roam the whole house and only goes to the cage to use it as a toilet or to feed. They are also in there when its lights out. Thanks for the reply. I will check out the base. I was only hoping to save money on bedding