Supplies

Where to Look for a Good Cage in Sacramento

Cages in Sacramento
Hay Sources
Wood Stove Pellets

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Cages To Go

Kelly Heiser
6330 Marysville Ave
Rio Linda, Ca
(916) 991-9164
chinstogo@aol.com

Kelly makes custom cages to your designs and needs. He has been making cages primarily for chinchillas but makes them for rabbits too. Great prices.

Petco, Petsmart.

Most of the bigger "pet department stores" in the Sacramento area sell rabbit cages. These are of varying quality and price (most of the cages at Petsmart are under $100, but you may need to assemble some of the bigger ones at home). Please note that many pet stores sell plastic cages, which we do not recommend, even for dwarf bunnies. These cages have parts and pieces that could potentially break off and injure your rabbit's mouth if chewed. They're also less durable and harder to clean.

Feed Stores.

Sometimes local feed stores carry good-sized cages that fit the bill. Locally, try Western Feed and Pet Supply. However, feed supply stores often specialize in outdoor hutches, and their supply of indoor cages might be limited. So call ahead of time and see what they have in stock.

Classified Ads.

If you're not in a hurry and you have the time and patience to wait for a good deal, look for cage listings in the Sacramento Bee or (even more often!) in the Pennysaver. Secondhand cages are sold in a variety of conditions, so be sure you check out what you're buying before you commit to taking it. But if you find one that's in good shape, you can probably get it for the fraction of the cost of a new one.

House Rabbit Society.

The HRS Sacramento chapter has a number of cages that have been donated for our use. Although we keep some of them for adoption days and other events, we usually have several on hand that are available for a small donation to the HRS. Call our hotline number to see what we have in our garages.

If you are in the Oakland area, the Lucky Goldfish Pet Store at 801 Broadway has a wide range of cages available. Call them at (510) 836-3039.

Do It Yourself.

People are inventive at developing their own housing solutions with only a few types of materials. One of the favorites is to tie together the 12x12 inch wire panels sold in office supply stores to assemble shelving crates. Get some ideas here with

Neat Idea Cubes
Valeehill.com
Princess Blackie's Condo
Bunrabtoo
Charky&Ash's Condo Ideas

Catalog and Internet Sources.

A quick search on the Internet offers a number of other outfits that make and sell rabbit cages. If you really want to do some comparative shopping, you might try any of the following:

KW Cages.

This company is tried-and-true for good cages. They offer single-story and two-story cages, stacking cages, and cages with shelves for the rabbit to jump onto. Depending on the model and size, prices range from $30 to about $160, plus shipping. A catalog of their "rabbit wares" is available by calling 1-800-447-CAGE, or you can see pictures on their Web site at www.kwcages.com.

Leith Petwerks

makes beautiful single, double, and triple level bunny condos ranging in price from $100-$250. They are at www.leithpetwerks.com online, or contact them at (812) 355-3307 for more information.

Walker's Quality Cages and Feed Supply, at (303) 424-0305. They're located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, but they make cages to your specifications and they do ship.

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Hay Sources

Most local pet supply stores carry small bags of timothy hay. To buy larger volumes of timothy or oat hay, check out:

Bradshaw Feed and Pet Supplies
7285 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, 369-8225

Western Feed and Supply
East Sacramento 452-4741
Carmichael, 485-1311

Singing Springs Feed Store
Pilot Hill (about 20 minutes south of Auburn on Hwy 49)
530-885-2077
Closed on Tuesdays. They don't carry timothy hay year round, so call first.

Baker Brothers Ranch
15703 North Jack Tone
Lodi, CA
(209)369-4848

Oxbow Hay Company
1-800-249-0366
www.oxbowhay.com

Oxbow is available mail order only. It's more expensive because of the shipping costs, but definitely worth it.

American Pet Diner
HC 62 Box 186
Eureka, NV 89316
1-800-656-2691
www.americanpetdiner.com

APD has low fat, high fiber pellets, high quality hay, & cube treats. Shipping charges & delivery times are less than Oxbow because of proximity in the Western U.S.

Alfalfa King
18173 Osborne Rd
P.O. Box 1685
Victorville CA 92393
www.AlfalfaKing.com

Alfalfa King is a newer entry into the urban premium hay supplier market in Northern California. In addition to Alfalfa, they also have mini bales of Timothy, and a blend of Oat, Barley, & Wheat. These are in 4 pound, compressed bales that are convenient if you have limited storage space.

KleenMama's Hay Loft

In Washington state is another source for high quality hay. Their food pellets are formulated for guinea pigs which need vitamin C and are not recommended for rabbits.

Wood Stove Pellets

Wood stove pellets are inexpensive, non-toxic, odor-absorbing, and easy to find-unless they're out of season. From early spring until fall, they can be scarce. During the winter months, wood stove pellets can be located in almost all home supply warehouses (like Home Depot, OSH), and even in some Raley's supermarkets.

If you are looking for wood stove pellets out of season, here are some locations with which we have had success in past seasons.

Custom Fireside Shops, 5545 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, 331-2423

Home Depot, 8000 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, 381-3181

Home Depot, 2675 East Bidwell St., Folsom, 983-0401

Orchard Supply Hardware, 7431 Laguna Blvd, 583-5600

Orchard Supply Hardware, 1350 E. Main, Woodland, 530-662-1162

Orchard Supply Hardware, 5425 Sunrise Blvd, 864,4880

Orchard Supply Hardware, 3550 Arden Way, 480-0337, may carry year-round. Call ahead.

Quoted prices varied from $3.39 to $4.50 for a 40-lb. bag., but be sure to call ahead to find out current pricing and availability. Both Custom Fireside Shops and Muchetto's carry wood stove pellets year-round!

Stall Pellets

Stall pellets are used for bedding & litter in horse stalls. They are the same composition as wood stove pellets & are available year round when stove pellets are unavailable. They are carried by feed stores that stock items for horses. They are slightly more expensive than stove pellets & come in smaller bags. Be sure to check the ingredients to ensure there are no additives.

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