Nesting Box Suggestions?

[caramel17]

I need some suggestions of what to use for a nesting box since I only have one metal one that is in use right now and my sister thought it would be cool to let all my rabbits run around the yard, which now I have several rabbits that are going to have kits, and no nesting box to give them. Yes, I have tried a shoe box, but my rabbits kind of devoured them... Anyways any suggestions? I only have a week to make a decision on this, so please help.

 

[majorv]

If you have plenty of free time you could always make some nestboxes out of wood. There are plans on the internet on how to make one. I believe some have used plastic tubs in a pinch.

 

[caramel17]

I have considered that, which I am planning on making some in the near future, and thanks for the idea of the plastic tubes... do you know if like a liter bottle with the top cut off would work? And thanks for answering!

 

[majorv]

Actually, it should be a tub rather than a tube. You need a flat bottom for stability, like a plastic shoe box. Size just depends on what breed your bunnies are.

 

[caramel17]

Oh, ok, I should be able to find something around this house. Thanks agian!

 

[Nancy McClelland]

Since it's only temporary, we freely use cardboard boxes for all our bunnies needs.

 

[Imbrium]

you can get a shoe-box sized plastic box for less than $2 at walmart

 

[wendymac]

For bigger rabbits (French Lops) we use the plastic litter trays with the removable "frame" on top. That keeps everyone inside and mom has room to deliver and feed them.