Table 7.
Sizes of the housing systems available in conventional farms for housing the different categories of rabbits
| Width (cm) | Length (cm) | Height (cm) | Total available surface (cm2) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONVENTIONAL FARMS | ||||
| Conventional cages | ||||
| Bicellular cages for growing rabbits | 25.4 | 44 | 28 | 1,200 |
|
Young or non‐pregnant female Growing rabbits |
38 | 43.5–66 | 28–41 | 1,650–2,510 |
| Basic standard models for reproducing does with litters or for growing rabbits (dual purpose cage) | 38 | 87–102 | 32–39 | 3,300–3,900 |
| Wider versions for reproducing does with litters or for growing rabbits (dual purpose cage) | 46 | 95–102 | 35 | 4,370–4,700 |
| Structurally enriched cages for reproducing does and litters or for growing rabbits (dual purpose) | ||||
| Enriched cages with wire‐mesh platform (width 20 cm) | 38–46 | 95–102 | 60–65 | 4,370–5,600 |
| Enriched cages with plastic‐mesh platform | 46–52.5 | 102 | 65–80 | 5,600–6,400 |
| Alternative elevated pen (park) systems for reproducing does with their litters (4 does) or for growing rabbits (32) (dual purpose) | ||||
| Pen/park with plastic‐mesh platform (width 20–25 cm) | 180–200 | 80–102 | Open top |
Total: 18,000–25,400 Per doe: 4,500–6,350 Per growing rabbit: 563–800 |
| Niche systems | ||||
| Outdoor systems | No standards available for housing enclosures | |||
| Organic systems | No standards available for housing enclosures | |||