🧰Accessories for a Rex: rack, litter and proofing

Rex : Stock up on washable mats and cushions for its living areas; this is the priority purchase for this breed. An accurate pet or household scale helps track its weight and protect its feet.

In short: Between 3 and 4.5 kg as an adult, short and dense velvety fur, calm and affectionate temperament. A medium-sized rabbit, calm and people-oriented, that enjoys contact and ground-level play. The sparse fur under its feet rules out wire or slatted floors: thick mats and padded resting spots are the priority purchase.

The basic trio

The backbone of a Rex setup: a hay rack overlooking the tray, a heavy ceramic bowl — the bottle being backup only — and a tray in corner or rectangular format, 40 cm and up filled with plant-based litter, never cedar shavings.

Protecting the house (and the rabbit)

Protective sleeving on every reachable cable, low barriers along strategic skirting boards and houseplants out of reach: rabbit-proofing costs under €40 and prevents electrical accidents as well as repair bills. One prevention item not to forget for this breed: whatever limits sore hocks (pododermatitis) linked to the sparse fur under the feet — raise it with the vet at the first check-up.

Equipping a Rex: the budget

A Rex starter kit — pen, litter corner, rack, carrier, bowl, chews and cable proofing — comes to €150-250; day-to-day costs (hay, litter, greens) then run €35 to €55 a month. Quality hay is the one line never to cut.

Frequently asked questions

Bottle or bowl for a Rex?

Exotics vets recommend the ceramic bowl: physiological drinking posture, unrestricted flow. The bottle stays useful as a tip-proof backup, notably when travelling.

What monthly budget for a Rex?

€35 to €55 a month (hay, litter, greens, pellets) for a moyen build, vet costs aside.

The guides that apply to you

The rest of the Rex’s gear

Accessories for related breeds and species