AIR68: Large Indoor Rabbit Hutch with Dual Compartments, Wire Mesh Floors, and Pull-Out Trays
Most rabbit hutches give you one living space and call it done. The Aivituvin AIR68 gives you two side-by-side compartments connected by a middle separating door — effectively two cages sharing one frame. This makes it the practical choice when you are bonding a new pair, managing a rabbit recovering from illness, or simply housing two rabbits who need their own territories while still living in the same room. Wire mesh floors throughout let waste fall directly into the pull-out trays below, which means the living surface stays drier and cleaner than a solid-floor hutch where soiled bedding has to be removed from above.
Key Features
- Middle separating door: The wooden door between the two runs can stay open for a shared space or close to create two independent compartments — control socialisation, manage bonding sessions, or separate rabbits during feeding without needing a second cage entirely.
- Wire mesh floors throughout: Mesh across the floor of both compartments lets urine and droppings fall through to the trays below, keeping the surface your rabbit stands on cleaner and reducing ammonia build-up between full cleans.
- Dual pull-out trays: One tray per compartment slides out independently for quick waste disposal — remove and replace one side without disturbing the other rabbit at all.
- Smooth rolling casters: Four wheels let you reposition the AIR68 easily during room cleaning or rearranging; the locks hold it firmly in place once positioned.
- Spacious dual-run footprint: The large combined floor area suits guinea pigs, hamsters, and other small animals as well as rabbits — one of the most versatile cage designs in the AIR series.
- Multiple access doors: Access panels on both compartments and through the top make reaching your rabbit, replenishing food, or retrieving an animal easy from any angle.
Space Guide: Who is the AIR68 Best For?
The AIR68’s wide double-compartment footprint makes it one of the larger indoor rabbit cage options in the Aivituvin range. With the door open, the combined space is suitable for a bonded pair of small to medium breeds (Netherland Dwarf, Mini Lop, Dutch, Lionhead). With the door closed, each compartment provides a separate space for one small breed rabbit. The Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund’s minimum recommendation of 3 metres × 2 metres × 1 metre means the AIR68 works best as part of a system that includes regular free-roam time in a rabbit-proofed room or a separate exercise pen. The wire mesh floors are particularly beneficial for rabbits that produce a high volume of waste or who are prone to urine scald — the drier surface keeps fur and skin cleaner between weekly tray changes.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Daily: pull out each tray individually, tip waste, and push back into position — the independent tray design means one side stays undisturbed while you clean the other. Spot-clean the wire mesh surface if any debris remains on the floor. Weekly: remove both trays fully and rinse with warm water and pet-safe disinfectant; allow to dry before reinserting. Wipe down the interior walls and the separating door surface with a damp cloth. Check that the middle door moves freely and latches firmly in both the open and closed positions. Monthly: inspect the mesh floor panels for any bent or sharp edges, and ensure the caster wheels are rolling smoothly and the brakes engage correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the AIR68 be used to house two rabbits permanently side by side?
Yes, with the separating door closed, each compartment functions as an independent cage with its own tray and access doors. This arrangement works well for rabbits who have not fully bonded but are familiar with each other — they can smell and see each other through the dividing mesh without full contact, which supports the gradual bonding process recommended by rabbit welfare organisations.
Are the wire mesh floors comfortable for rabbit feet?
Most rabbits adapt to mesh floors without difficulty, but breeds with fine fur on their feet — particularly Rex rabbits — can develop sore hocks (pressure sores) on mesh. Adding a solid resting board, a piece of fleece, or a woven grass mat in one corner of each compartment gives your rabbit the option to move off the mesh when resting. This simple addition makes the AIR68 suitable for a wider range of breeds.
How does the AIR68 compare with the AIR77?
Both offer dual compartments with a separating door, but the AIR68 is a flat single-level design with a larger combined floor area — better for rabbits that prefer horizontal space and for owners who want two proper independent cage sections. The AIR77 is two-storey with ramps, adding vertical enrichment in a smaller footprint. Choose AIR68 for maximum flat floor area and indoor permanent use; choose AIR77 when floor space is limited and vertical space is available.
Is the AIR68 suitable for guinea pigs or other small animals?
Yes — the AIR68 works well for guinea pigs, hamsters, and chinchillas. Note that guinea pigs cannot climb ramps comfortably, so the flat single-level design is actually more appropriate for them than two-storey models. Adjust the mesh floor setup as needed for species with different foot sensitivity.
Can I add a run or exercise pen to the AIR68?
The AIR68 is a self-contained indoor unit without modular attachment points for a run. For exercise, it pairs well with a freestanding playpen or a rabbit-proofed room for supervised free roam time. If you need a hutch-plus-run combination in a single unit, the XZ7002 with its integrated lower run section would be a better match.
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