From X-pens to “wow”—inside The Bunny Bungalow’s housing upgrade
If you’ve ever tried to keep hay in one place, protect baseboards from nibblers, and still give rabbits a roomy, attractive setup…you know the struggle. That’s exactly why The Bunny Bungalow—a rabbit-only boarding studio—transitioned to Lucidium® Pens for their guest suites. Here's what Shelly Readman, the owner of The Bunny Bungalow in Seminole, FL, has to say:
“There’s lots of reasons why I love these pens for bunnies…
They look clean and keep hay and random poops contained. They can’t be moved around by the bunnies like standard X pens can. They protect my baseboards. They can also be properly disinfected unlike X pens which is super important to me in running a boarding facility. They’ve added a clean and aesthetically pleasing look to my business and were worth every penny! Also, the 1 foot extenders have been a great addition! They don’t make a big difference to the amount of space that they take up but have made a huge difference to the amount of space the bunnies get.”
Why Lucidium works so well for rabbits
1) Containment without the cage look
Crystal-clear panels keep hay, stray poops, and litter inside the pen—so your floors stay clean—while preserving an open, airy feel. No bars = no mess sprayed outside the pen.
2) Built so bunnies can’t “rearrange”
Our chew-resistant aluminum frame and low center of gravity mean even determined thumpers can’t push the pen across the room like a wire X-pen.
3) Baseboard + wall protection
The panels act as a splash guard and chew barrier along the perimeter, saving your paint and trim.
4) Easy, true disinfection
Wipe down the acrylic panels and aluminum rails with your preferred rabbit-safe disinfectant—nothing to trap moisture or odors like fabric playpens or rusty wire.
5) Bigger space, same footprint
Bunny Bungalow loves our 1-foot extenders. Add length without re-arranging the whole room, and give rabbits meaningfully more square footage for flops, zoomies, and enrichment. See what you can do with them here.
6) Aesthetic that elevates your space
Whether it’s your living room or a professional studio, Lucidium pens read clean and modern, not “makeshift.”
Setups that work (at home or in a business)
Solo suite: Medium or Large Lucidium with a low entry door, litter box in one corner, hay rack over litter, water crock, hidey box, and a fleece or grass mat for traction.
Bonded pair: Large pen + one an add-on kit for extra side-to-side zooms; add a second hide so everybun has a “room.”
Boarding/Rescue rooms: Repeatable “pods” along a wall—each with the same layout—speed up cleaning and keep traffic lanes open.
Pro tips from The Bunny Bungalow:
Put hay into the litter box to encourage perfect habits.
Leave some of the opaque protective film on the wall panels as needed to provide privacy and limit "stare downs".
Rotate light enrichment daily (tunnels, cardboard dig boxes, willow).
Keep at least one solid-sided corner as a “quiet zone” for naps.
Sizing & add-ons
Medium: great for a single small/medium rabbit.
Large: ideal starter for most rabbits or bonded pairs.
1-ft Add-on Kits: the easiest way to add real play space without re-planning your room.
2-ft Add-on Kits: Easily increase the footprint if you need more space or want to make a different layout.
We always recommend our 36" height for the bunnies. We have heard they can jump. ; )
The takeaway
For The Bunny Bungalow, Lucidium pens delivered cleanliness, true disinfectability, stability, and a polished look that guests’ humans notice the moment they walk in. Whether you run a boarding studio or you’re setting up the dream bun room at home, Lucidium makes it simple to give rabbits more space, less mess, and a better daily experience.
Ready to build your setup? Shop Lucidium Pens
Want boarding inspiration? Visit The Bunny Bungalow
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