This was my project for today. Thank you to Richard who has helped me get the supplies I needed to get the rabbits out of those smashed cages and into new digs. These are 24"x36" momma rabbit holes. I think I will add a center strip on the bottom for extra support since the hardware cloth isn't as sturdy as the 1" square wire is. This double hutch will slide into a rack where I will be able to have 2 sets of hutches stacked with a manure catch/slide in between the sets. I will use the feeders I've got and the water bottles will transfer over when I move the rabbits into their new homes. I will be making new kindle boxes with some scrap I have laying around left over from a can rotation box I was consigned to build. The metal kindle boxes are rusted/rotting so new ones are in order for this years babies. No sense in paying $30 a box when I can build them myself for so much less. Pepper cat likes the old box and Charcoal would like her to get out so she can lay in it! Goofy cats.
On to whine about all the little sliver cuts and puncture wounds from that dang wire that wouldn't stay unrolled when the soap hits them in the shower!
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Looks nice! Does it have a bottom on it or do you leave it in a set place (kind of hard to tell from the picture)?
ReplyDeletehey Coley, yes, it's a hardware cloth wire bottom. those little squares. Keeps feet from catching but the poop drops thru. It's not as tough as the 1" wire so I'm gonna add a center support in the morning.
DeleteNice job! Looks like your ready for a few litters
ReplyDeleteI hope so Kati, nobody is wanting to breed tho. Not sure if it's the weather or what......
DeleteSeems are rabbits are in no romeo mood either. Nice work on the pens. What kind of rabbits do you have ?
ReplyDeleteSmithGang, I started with Calis and NZ whites but now have a mixed bunch, crossed with checkered giants (flemish) to bring the weights up a bit and quicker growth. I had a nice rexed doe that was my favorite for color in the kits but the heat got her this past year. I will be adding new does in this year but I don't know what breed yet. So, the larger cages are due to the bigger size of the flemish cross.
DeleteGlad to see you were able to get those rabbits taken care of, hi girl.
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