Very Basic Hutch Build

Hello all. As you'll know I'm a new guy here.
I've just recently started back up on my rabbit breeding money making thingy.
I used to breed mixed breed lops but now I will be breeding Netherland Dwarfs as they fetch a pretty penny.
I needed a new Hutch/hutches but unfortunately my bank account is somewhat drying up so the only option was to make one.

The cage I made is very very basic with reasonable size enclosures for individual rabbits. I think it'd probably survive an atomic bomb but I won't be testing it in the near future.

Here is a few photos of the process.

Any advice on improvements would be awesome!
I forgot to say that this isn't the only hutch I have. I also have an outdoor run which they will go into occasionally.

First off I started by making a frame out of 2×4 timber. Very simple.

I then got some very thin MDF boards which I fixed to the top,bottom,back and sides to create a boxing round the frame. These are only suitable for indoor hutches. They will rot outdoors.

After that I found some old IKEA shelves which I was going to throw out so I made good use of them by turning them into floors on each cage. They are very strong.

Next I made some doors out of the same timber I used for the cages frame. I then used a staple gun to attach some 1×1 mesh onto it.


Lastly I fitted some small locks into the doors to prevent the Rabbit from escaping.


As I already said it's really really simple but hopefully it should give the rabbits plenty of room and hopefully it should last a good while.

They certainly look sturdy and well built!

Since this type of housing was designed for breeder rabbits, our forum member breeders will be most qualified to offer any suggestions that you are requesting. That is why this thread has been moved to the Rabbitry thread.

Overall, it looks pretty good. Will you have them where the rabbits will get air circulation. That will be important since the walls are solid. Also, will you have a litter box in there? Having a wood floor will require diligent cleaning to keep ammonia smells down and prevent bacteria from growing in the wood.

majorv said:

Overall, it looks pretty good. Will you have them where the rabbits will get air circulation. That will be important since the walls are solid. Also, will you have a litter box in there? Having a wood floor will require diligent cleaning to keep ammonia smells down and prevent bacteria from growing in the wood.

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Yes it's in a well ventilated outbuilding.
Litter box is in there yep.

Diane R. Why did you 'sad face' my post?
Tell us why.
Is there something I need to change?
I'm genuinely interested.