Plans required or information on requirements for construction of single hutch
2006-12-22 08:25:56 · 7 answers · asked by applemac_100 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
buy an eglu! Not cheap but our bunny absolutely loves it!
2006-12-22 08:29:15 · answer #1 · answered by Clare M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the bigger the better, a good size would be 2ft wide 2 ft high at the back and 2ft 6ins high at the front and then 4 foot long split into 1ft wide sleeping part and 3ft living part, the longer you make it the better but when it comes to how wide it is you need it so you or a grown up can reach it when you have to remove it for cleaning, and if you put it up on legs you can then cut a hole in the floor in the end furthest away from the sleeping compartment and then put some strong wire there and the rabbit will do its buisness there and the dropping will fall though the holes , so youwill not have to clean it out ever day , and put a container underneath to catch the droppings
2006-12-23 17:58:40 · answer #2 · answered by alectaf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I work at the largest rabbit and guinea pig rescue in the South East of England and this is their advise. Rabbits are fine if housed outside as long as the hutch is a MINIMUM of 5'x2' and have access to a secure run made with mesh weld not chicken wire of at least 6'x3'. The hutch should be at least 6 inches of the ground to stop frost damage to the hutch and prevent mould and damp affecting the hutch. Ensure the hutch has at least two shoot bolts as foxes etc can easily dislodge the twist pieces supplied with the hutch. Line the hutch with lino, then a good layer of paper, a very good layer of straw to keep them warm. Attach a hay rack and water bottle, and put a litter tray lined with paper and hay in one corner near the hay rack, as they eat and poo at the same time. Clean the tray and any wet bits every day and give a full clean twice a week. Let them in their run, supervised for as long as you can each day or bring them in along with their tray and water. As long as you are consistent with the placement of the tray inside the house they will use it. The hutch should be made out of tongue and groove with a sleeping compartment for them to hide in and the play area made with wire weld mesh. The roof should overhang the front and slope backwards, so the front is higher than the back to allow water to drain and prevent water getiing into the front. You can also make a false window with a frame, perspex and dowels in the main frame to allow you to attach it to the front in the rain or cold wind. make sure you leave a gap for airflow. At night cover with a tarp, but remove it during the day. Hope this helps. Check out Forsham Cottage Arks for ideas. Wishing you and all your furry animals a good Christmas. Good luck.
2006-12-23 06:40:30 · answer #3 · answered by india 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people seem to think rabbits are able to be housed outdoors safely, this is definitely NOT true! Its your pet, keep it indoors like it's supposed to be. Many people have built C&C cages for their rabbits. See www.guineapigcages.com to some ideas and how-tos. They're very, very cheap and give them enough room to be happy.
2006-12-22 09:02:56 · answer #4 · answered by pigs003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can keep your rabbit indoors. Pet shops sell very big plastic (easy to clean) cages for indoor use, and bunny will be much warmer and happier!!
2006-12-22 09:15:18 · answer #5 · answered by xyz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just ignore the page there stupid 10 year olds ignore them if they pick on them.
2006-12-22 09:01:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it has to be approved by your local council
2006-12-22 08:29:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋