Toady
Well-Known Member
I've decided to make a plywood and timber indoor hutch for my upcoming bunny (due to needing something solid to keep kitties out), I found an idea from someone who makes them but figured I could make it for almost half of what this person charges for them. The hutch is planned to be 120L x 60W x 55H centimetres (48 x 24 x 21.5 inches) and the original pen opens at the top which needs to be held up with a bit of wood but was thinking if I changed the opening to the front and have double doors it might be easier to clean but I could also keep 1 door open and let bunny out into an Xpen. The original also had 3 enclosed sides and only the front had wire mesh but I'm going to change it so both the front and one side has wire to allow better airflow during our humid summers. It'll also be treated with a waterproofing agent (kind of like industrial PVA wood glue) to help stop rabbit pee soaking into the timber.
Also with others who have made timber hutches or pens, what kind of thickness did you use? Most Aussie plans I've seen use 42 x 19mm (1.5 x 0.75inch) timber, which I'm thinking should be fine because the only thing that would be on top of this hutch is a few light storage containers with food and litter in them... and the odd 6-7lb cat.
Also with others who have made timber hutches or pens, what kind of thickness did you use? Most Aussie plans I've seen use 42 x 19mm (1.5 x 0.75inch) timber, which I'm thinking should be fine because the only thing that would be on top of this hutch is a few light storage containers with food and litter in them... and the odd 6-7lb cat.