Quick answer

Choose a metal stand that exactly matches your cage's base dimensions and preferred features like castors or a storage shelf. The right stand makes cleaning easier, improves airflow, and keeps your pet safer.

Why use a stand?

Elevating a rabbit or guinea pig cage off the floor has several practical benefits. It brings the cage to a more comfortable working height, so you don't have to bend down to clean or interact with your pet. The raised position also improves airflow around the cage, which can help reduce moisture and odors.

A stand with castors makes it easy to move the cage for floor cleaning or to change its location. Some stands include a wire shelf underneath, giving you extra storage for hay, bedding, or supplies.

Fit first: match the base dimensions

The most important factor is that the stand's top surface matches the cage's footprint. A stand designed for a 140 cm long cage will not safely support a 160 cm cage, and a square cage needs a square stand. Always check the overall length and width of the stand against your cage's base.

The three stands covered here are each made for a specific Little Friends cage size: 100 cm square, 140 cm rectangular, and 160 cm rectangular. If your cage is a different brand or size, measure the base and compare it to the stand's listed dimensions before ordering.

Castors vs. fixed feet

Some stands come with smooth-rolling castors, while others sit on fixed feet or have no wheels at all. Castors add convenience when you need to shift the cage for cleaning or to follow sunlight patterns, but they also mean the stand can roll if bumped. On hard floors, castors are a plus; on carpet, they may sink or be harder to push.

If you have a permanent cage location and never plan to move it, a stand without castors can be more stable and slightly cheaper. For anyone who rearranges rooms or cleans under the cage regularly, castors are worth the extra cost.

How to decide: 3 rules

  • Rule 1: Match the footprint exactly: Measure your cage's base length and width. Compare to the stand's overall dimensions. A stand that is too small will be unstable; one that is too large leaves gaps where a pet could get trapped.
  • Rule 2: Decide on castors first: If you need to move the cage weekly or live in a rental where you rearrange rooms, choose a stand with castors. If the cage stays put year-round, a fixed stand is simpler and often costs less.
  • Rule 3: Consider under-cage storage: A wire shelf underneath is useful for storing hay, bedding, or extra supplies, but it reduces clearance below. If you keep large bins under the cage, check the shelf height against your bin dimensions. Once you've picked a stand, measure the clearance to confirm your storage bins or litter trays will fit underneath.

Stand options at a glance

  • X-PART Stand for 140cm Rabbit & Guinea Pig Cage – Metal | Little Friends: Overall size: 58 x 137 x 66 cm. Designed for the 140 cm Little Friends cage. Includes a grid wire lower shelf for convenient storage. This stand is ideal if you already own a 140 cm cage and want extra under-cage storage without sacrificing a low profile.

    X-PART Stand for 140cm Rabbit & Guinea Pig Cage – Metal | Little Friends

    X-PART Stand for 140cm Rabbit & Guinea Pig Cage – Metal | Little Friends

  • X-PART Stand for 160cm Rabbit & Guinea Pig Cage – Metal | Little Friends: Overall size: 58 x 157 x 66 cm. Designed for the 160 cm Little Friends cage. Features smooth-rolling castors for effortless repositioning. The castors make it simple to move a larger, heavier cage for deep cleaning or to follow the best light in the room.

    X-PART Stand for 160cm Rabbit & Guinea Pig Cage – Metal | Little Friends

    X-PART Stand for 160cm Rabbit & Guinea Pig Cage – Metal | Little Friends

  • Stand for 100cm Square Cage | Little Friends: Overall size: 99 x 98 x 66.5 cm. Designed for the 100 cm square cage. Includes both smooth-rolling castors and a grid wire lower shelf. Square cages need a square stand for stability; this one gives you both mobility and storage in a compact footprint.

Who should buy which stand?

Best for

  • Owners of a 140 cm Little Friends cage who want a low-cost stand with storage shelf
  • Owners of a 160 cm cage who need castors for easy repositioning
  • Owners of a 100 cm square cage who want both castors and a shelf

Not for

  • Cages from other brands with non-standard base sizes — measure first
  • Anyone who needs a stand higher than 66 cm for extra under-cage clearance