When we had our rabbit in an outdoor hutch in the winter, we got a heated bowl to avoid the freezing problem. Probably not too practical or cost-effective since you have several hutches and you'd have to get heavy-duty outdoor extension cords (we had some laying around since our family is big on Christmas lights) and several of the bowls, but it saves you and the rabbits the trouble of clearing out ice.
I understand that this video is a few years old by the time I'm reading this, but I would suggest having wired "window(s)" of sorts near the top of the full wooded enclosure. Rabbits need air flow, I would imagine if you were to breed rabbits in this cage they would make a nest in that full wooded half of that cage. This change will prevent ammonia buildup, along with drilling small holes on the bottom of the wood floors. Hope these changes make sense and I'm eager to see what you can create in the future.
Tip: Change the wire, it can give bunnies sore hocks. And bottles are not natural, if you put a dish and a water bottle in there cage it's very much likely that they will use the dish more. And rabbits drink as much as a small dog, not only that they can get dehydrated from them.
Hey dude so this is a really nice outdoor cage design and all and the cold and stuff can be easily masked by towels in the winter but if you’ve had rabbits than you should know that rabbits shouldn’t have wire flooring. No matter the size. They will get sore hocks and it will take multiple vet visits to “fix”. So you need to buy some towels and put them over the wire or replace the cage entirely.
Kylie Gilliam thanks for sharing you thoughts. I have raised hundreds of rabbits and tried several different flooring options. It is my professional opinion that wire bottom cages are by far the best option for flooring. I know that if done right there are other flooring options that work just fine. If you prefer to not use wire floors that is just fine. Even with this design it would be very easy to just make the floor solid. It is actually harder to make wire floors than wood floors but I feel it is worth the extra effort.
Benjamin Goodson I understand that this is your opinion I just fear your rabbit WILL get sore hocks. Maybe you’ve never taken them to the vet and that’s why you don’t know. I think that maybe you should... 1) provide space off of the wire so they can avoid sore hocks themselves 2) do some research on your rabbits before you post things like this and potentially harm you rabbits
Kylie Gilliam I always always always provide places for them to get off the wire. I have talked to several vets. And I have done a ton of research. And both solid floors and wire bottom cages work well for rabbits cages. If you prefer a solid bottom cage that will work just fine. If you want further information on the proper care rabbits go to Arba.net. (The America rabbit breeders association).
It would cost less if you don't use those expensive hinges and latches. I just use 2 shòrt lengths of quarter inch rod for hinges like you often see used on bird houses and drill a downward sloping hole in the door frame and into the hutch where a 4 inch nail can be placed to lock the door
Bunnies should not be living outside and they also need solid flooring, yes this makes it a harder to clean but what would you rather causing your rabbits pain or taking a bit more time to clean them out??
instead of attacking-altho i agree about wiring, he has an area where they are not on wire..also..if you want someone to change..you can't just say "you're wrong"..you should have advice on how to improve it and give ideas on alternatives..otherwise you're wasting time and your response is more a reflection on you than someone else.
Sadly Since the beginning of 2020 lumber prices have gone up about 200% mostly du to all the plastic guards they have in groceries store. Also because of people staying home and wanting to remodel
I have not made a video on how to attach the legs. I have some cages where I have attached legs and have done some where I just put them on cinderblocks. If attaching legs I would just make a mark on the leg at the height I want them then add a block underneath the mark use the blocks to hold the cage at the right height and then attach legs to the cage.
Nathan McElrath I always cage my rabbits separate from each other. It could probably hold more than one rabbit but it was designed for a momma rabbit to have kits in it.
In my experience they do better in very cold than very hot. But they need to have a shelter to get out of the cold or heat. With the back room on this hutch they have done very well in both the heat and the cold.
@@bboutdooradventures491 We had the same basic design for our hutch as well. We made sure to add a nesting box filled with hay, straw, and/or some rags in the enclosed part so our rabbit could both snuggle up and get warm and also engage in natural nesting behaviors. We also laid extra plywood over half of the open area to avoid her feet getting sore from standing on chicken wire. Our rabbit loved the winter, especially playing in the snow, and she would grow a big winter coat every year (shedded like crazy in the spring and fall). In the summer, we would freeze 2L bottles full of water and put them in there for her to lay next to when she felt too hot.
Would it be possible to design the roof into planter box ? I am having a hard time to figure on the drainage system should I opted to have a 2 in 1 roof (Planter box cum roof). please advise if you have any ideas.
Jau Robert I don't think it would be two had to adapt the roof into a planter box. The first idea would be to place a triangle peace on top of the roof that levels the roof out then the drainage would go onto the roof and run off the back. This would effect the kids ability to lift up but if you wanted the kid to still lift it could be done.
The wire floor allows waste to fall out so the rabbits are not walking in their own waste all day. If you use a thick enough wire and provide an area that does have solid bottom they are fine.
audrey williamson the size of this cage is big enough to house two rabbits at one time. Some people that have this cage do have two does in one cage and have it is working great. The does even raise their babies in the cage together. But I do not recommend putting two bucks in it. Also what breed of rabbits do you have.
I was wondering if it's possible to make a wall mounted rabbit cages or wall mounted chicken coops, I was Googling around for them but had no luck finding anyone that has created a wall-mounted Hutch or Coupe by any chance possible could you make a video on how to design a wall-mounted Coupe either from PVC pipe or something that could be affordable please and thank you
I did find one image but it's all the way in the UK and not much information but I'm basically looking for something that is wall-mounted for people who live in the city area that can't keep large coops and space is limited
Rizsham Kas this is not wire mesh. Wire mesh is 1/4 by 1/4 19 gage. This is 1/2 by 1/4 14 gage. I also make sure I give the rabbits resting pads that are not on wire.
You shouldn't even put wire in the bottom it hurts their feet it's like making you stand on sharp rocks so putting wire on the bottom is a stupid decision
+Hannah Slaven I raise many of rabbits and have been very successful in keeping them healthy. I have seen many pet owners and how they are taking care of their rabbits, I have been to many rabbit farms and seen their set up for rabbits. After much experience and trying several different options for flooring it is my professional opinion that the wire floor is a very good option for rabbits. You do need to make sure you have prober gage wire (preferably 14 gage but 16 gage wire works). You need to monitor them and provide resting pads. You need to keep the cage clean. I have seen more problems with hard floor bottoms than I have wire bottoms but either way can work .
+Benjamin Goodson If it was my decision I would put some type of water proof mats down and yes I agree wire is much better than hard wood flooring because if they slip they could break their back easily. I would suggest putting some type of Mat down if you do make another cage
George Eaton I have a fair amount of experience in raising rabbits. I have made several mistakes and am not afraid to Admit it. One of the mistakes that I have learned from was building a rabbit hutch with wire flooring that was too thin. With proper flooring your rabbits are much less likely to get sore feet. Wire flooring that is too small of a gage of wire can hurt a rabbits feet. Since I switched to 14 to 16 gage wire for the floor I haven't had a rabbit get sore feet.
Robert Lopez yes they do. Some kinds of wood more so than other kinds of wood. Plywood is eaten less than laminate or Wafer-board, But they will eat almost any wood they have access to.
S G I so agree with you. I posted a video of me building the cage not in slow motion showing more details. In my opinion it is the better video but for some reason this one has been watched much more than the original video. It blows my mind.
+Makaio Atkins sure you can have a copy of the blue prints. I need your email address to send them to. Please email me at Goodson.charlie@gmail.com and I will reply with a copy attached.
I do not understand, try to make the constructions as economical as possible using materials that are damaged with the passage of time and the climate. They end up spending the same as if they had bought good material. In the climate of the Caribbean, materials are damaged much faster, try to construct the hutch in PVC Panel and only have to change the hintches, the locks and the panel of wire.
layla meek having raised a lot of rabbits I have come to prefer wire bottom cages. Rabbits also seem to like them better. But if you do not like wire bottom cages it would be easy enough to just put plywood on the entire bottom of the cage. I encourage modifying the plans to meet your own needs.
L unan rabbits live inside? In nature they dig a hole in the ground and live in their burrows. I guess that could be considered inside. As humans have domesticated rabbits some people have raised them as pets and kept them in side but many pet owners do not keep rabbits in the house. We raise our rabbits for show rabbits, also for meat and fur. Inside would not be a good option for us. Their fur is much better if raised out side where it is cooler. This helps with both showing them and if we harvest the fur. I have kept several rabbits in the house and still do when it is needed but they do much better outside.
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Nice Hutch! I'll be emailing you for the plans thank you. Question; 1/2"x1" 14ga for the floor and 1"x2" 16ga for sides work? I was also told there is a chew safe paint available but I can't find it. New Sub, thanks again.
I think you did a fine job. I have painted my hutch roofs with enamel paint and they held up in the weather perfectly fine. It helps to paint the edges of your roofs and not just the top.
Not trying to be annoying you probably get a lot of these comments but your not really supposed to use wire for the flooring but your decision but I recommend you don’t use wire.🙂
Great video! I am building my own hutch and was wondering if you could use pressure treated wood for the bottom frame. It wouldn't seem likely for bunnys to be able to chew that wood when it's covered by a fine wire but I wanted to make sure. Thx!
I have seen many comments on this video saying to switch to a solid floor. Yes, it is better on there feet. However can cause other health problems as urine can seep into the wood and cause bacteria and ammonia to collect, which will kill the rabbit. Also, an entire rabbit (not fixed) is impossible to litter box trained, especially bucks as they do spray. An area for them to rest is great, however large areas of wood flooring is very bad. Plus it isn't natural either as there feet will slide on it, which also cause problems with the feet. As long as they have a resting board and there nails are trimmed once a month, wire floors are not harmful to your rabbits. And just watch them carefully, if sore hocks is caught early, there will be more problems. You can patch them up with some medicine for pets and bandages.
You are very welcome. I have tried all variations of housing for my rabbits. I have even had a rabbit die from using solid floor hutches, so we try using as little wood as possible in our new hutches.
I also try not using wood resting pads as many of my current rabbits like to use them as there "litter box" so to speak. I try to get ceramic tile for resting boards as I can easily rinse it off when needed, however this can get expensive if you have a lot of rabbits. But defiantly good in the long run as you don't have to replace them as often. The only thing I have to say with using tiles, though, is you have to watch your rabbits and make sure they aren't trying to chew on them. I've heard that rabbits can break there teeth on them, but luckily I haven't had this problem. If they would chew on them, then wooden resting boards are defiantly the way to go.
Thank you, I agree with this so much. Everyone always tells me to use wood because wire will give them sore hocks, But I have a rabbit who had Urine scalding from his previous owner's wood flooring. Wire is the best so they aren't sitting in their droppings and pee. Wood flooring is defiantly a no-no option.
There was a video, I don't remember which one, where the person built a cage that had both a wood bottom and a wire bottom so the rabbits could choose which they liked better. Believe it or not, during the summer months, the rabbits stayed on the wire. During the winter months, the rabbits stayed on the wood. The right type of wire doesn't hurt their feet. They usually build calluses like we do on our hands when we work with tools like shovels, etc. The rabbits like the wire because they can stay cool in summer from the ventilation it provides.
@@katherinepearce4189 wow, such a naysayer. bunnies/rabbits can be outside. They do very well outside, in the wild and in enclosures. The correct type of wire does not hurt their feet. Many people raise bunnies/rabbits on wire with no trouble at all. If you feel that it is not ok, then obviously you have never been around an actual rabbit farm. Just a naysayer from the city who knows nothing about farming.
@@katherinepearce4189 the rabbits don't get blisters or sores if using the correct type of wire. Breeding rabbits is done for a food source like raising chickens or pigs. I don't think you would approve of me eating a rescue pet bunny so raising my own is better. I would rather raise my own meat where I know the animals are treated humanely and knowing what is in their food, than buying from a store where the meat is loaded with growth hormones and raised in cramped unethical situations. Raising my own also allows me to give thanks to the bunny and to the Lord for the sacrifice needed to provide the meat for eating. If you watch videos of rabbits in wire bottom cages, they do not show any signs of being stressed. Those of us who raise rabbits for food make sure they are not stressed because it produces a better quality meat. Also, bunnies/rabbits have been let loose in the wild illegally. They are known as feral bunnies/rabbits. They still thrive in the wild. There is an entire island of feral bunnies/rabbits in Japan that are the same as the ones we raise for meat. They pretty much took over the island and now it is a tourist attraction. They do just fine outside. Also, if the rescue rabbits were culled and given to the local food bank, two problems would be solved. The rescue rabbit population would go down and the homeless would get fed. Win, win!
@@katherinepearce4189 1. Irresponsible breeding, I agree should be avoided, but breeding responsibility with a purpose such as for food, for show, or to better develop a breed is perfectly fine. I fully support responsible breeding. The ones in the shelters should be given to the homeless for food. 2. You missed the point with referenceto the island. The topic was whether rabbits are ok outside. The rabbits on the island are not dying from exposure to the elements from being outside. They are dying due to over population and an unbalanced ecosystem. There are no natural predators on the island so the population has been left unchecked. Over population is what creates the issue of disease, injuries, and a lack of food. If there were predators on the island to keep the population in check, alot of those issues would go away. But again, that is not the point. The whole point is the outside thing. Rabbits do very well outside. They can't be exposed to sun for very long...but if they are in the shade and kept cool...they do fine. Winter, their fur keeps them warm. Rabbit fur is actually very warm. Angora rabbit fiber is in many cases warmer than sheep's wool. Even so, appropriate shelter is still needed for the rabbits, they can't just be left out in the elements. Rabbits need a way to get out of the rain and sun, etc. Wire bottom or solid bottom is personal preference. 3. Hygienic...good topic. Solid bottom enclosures that don't get moved like rabbit trackers do, soak up the urine into the dirt and/or concrete. That urine builds up and so do the ammonia levels. These can give the rabbit urine scald and or other breathing and lung issues. The poop can be cleaned up easily by scooping it out. And to keep the rabbit out of the poop, a person would have to scoop the poop every time the rabbit pooped. To clean the urine, the dirt would have to be shoveled out and replaced quite frequently. Rabbit trackers solve this problem by moving the enclosure everyday but wire on the bottom is still necessary to keep out predators. Snakes, however, still get in and eat the babies. And someone who farms for meat probably has about 50 or more rabbits. They would not want to have them in their house. I wouldn't. Some do use sheds but the rabbits are still off of the ground. When there are a large number of rabbits it is more sanitary to have the rabbits in wire bottom cages. Again, using the correct wire does not hurt them. You should visit a reputable, high quality rabbit farm and see for yourself that the rabbits are indeed ok. Responsible breeders take very good care of their rabbits even if in a wire bottom cage.
@@katherinepearce4189 something just came to mind. Not too long ago, I watched a video of a women only village in Kenya. The people were walking barefoot in the scorching hot sand. How could they do that? If I were to stand on scorching hot sand barefoot, my feet would burn and I would feel every rock. So why doesn't it bother them? They have been walking barefoot in the scorching hot sand since they could walk. Their feet have toughened up and has built up a tolerance to it. My feet are very tender and have not had the same chance to toughen up against the scorching hot sand. Their feet have so they can walk barefoot in the scorching hot sand without issues. The same is true with the rabbits. The ones who are raised from birth on a wire bottom cage do just fine. Their bodies have built up a toughness to be able to handle it just like the people in Kenya on the scorching hot sand. Just as the people in Kenya are ok walking barefoot, so are the rabbits ok on a wire bottom. Their bodies adapt.
Silly people commenting about wire floors that know nothing about rabbit care. Kept rabbits all my life. my rabbits had acces to a patio but choose to go into their wire floor cage just to go pee, rabbits don't like to get their feet urine soaked. Give them a little area in the cage with wire so it can serve as a toilet. you"re rabbit will thank you, the rest of the cage can be wood flooring.
Instead of using wire pay a few bucks more and instead get untreated wood they can get serious hocks and something called bumble foot 8 out of 10 rabbits that get bumble foot ends up being put down because it it so expensive to get them treatment. Please change the bottoms. I was subscribed but now I unsubbed. Please change the bottoms, hocks are no joke... I have seen bunny's in cages like this it's really sad in reality. I have had 7 rabbits so I don't want to hear "oh shut up you don't know what your talking about"
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YOU SHOULDNT HAVE A WIRE FLOORING! Writing big so you notice....it looks like you care for them by building a large cage which is great except they CANNOT be on wire! It's disgusting and cruel. And do they ever get to go on grass?
Thank you!! hopefully getting a rabbit this summer and trying to figure out a plan to build the cage (all store bought cages are outrageously expensive and to small for rabbits) very informational :))
Colleen McMahon this is so bad for ur rabbit it needs to live inside with a homemade huge pen like a room to run around that little cage will make ur rabbit live for like 1 year rabbits live up to 8 years please do ur research before u buy a rabbit u know nothing about
@Kaylee Smith Even if it doesn't cause sore hawks, it is very uncomfortable as they do not have padding on their feet.Also rabbits being in small cages under 4ft by 4ft is overally just plain cruel.rabbits are very active and need alot of space. I know damn well you wouldn't keep a dog in a crate or cage all day.rabbits being in a cage is fine, only if it's big enough. Also, bunnies should never be outside as there are so many risks.
Hey, this is bad. Rabbits can’t walk on wire because they get a thing called sore hawks it’s an infection on their feet kinda like bumblefoot, and they can also get their nails stuck in the wire. They need to be free roamed.
These comments are so annoying I'm going to stop reading now. RABBITS CAN EASILY BE LITTER BOX TRAINED! If you don't want a rabbit with sore feet don't use wire. People with wood floors are going to litter box train them! PLEASE STOP bringing this up as a point. However, he has a place where the rabbits can get off the wire. Don't tell someone how to raise their children, don't tell someone how to raise their rabbits. Also there is a significant difference between raising a rabbit as a pet and raising one for meat.
Kaylee Smith Dont get bunnies if you can’t clean up after them. DO NOT ever have wire floors, it can cause sore hops for bunnies and it’s really bad, have a decent non slip and non absorbent flooring so you can clean up after the bunnies, or litter train your rabbits
I did not realize a hinge could be used like that (with both sides on the outside and not on the door frame)! I guess I never thought about using them that way: great idea. Sore feet? Yoga mats?
I see a lot of stupid comments here. I keep rabbits since 3 years and some are on wire cages some on wooden,and none of my rabbit had sore feets because the wire with 2 inch squares I think,rabbits get sore feets when they are on a lot wider mesh and thinner so it hurts their feet.Bye
Bunnies can't be put in cages with wires on the bottom, that why they have sores on there feet. And dont use water bottles bc they don't get enough water. Like do u even care about the rabbits.
Cheep 1/4 plywood in my area is now $55 to $70 a board. What a difference a few years makes. Great video.
Bob Jones wow
It is now 112$ a sheet!!! Can you believe this
Where are you located ? For those prices.
Is hard to get that here in Nova Scotia Canada like 100$ a sheet now for plywood.
Came here to say the same 😅 now in 2021 this project costs an arm and a leg! Crazy
Wow really impressed. The second project is such a great improvement compared to the first one. Awesome great job....
This rabbit cage looks awesome. Thank you for the vid!
Those mountains are beautiful!
Looks like Utah!
When we had our rabbit in an outdoor hutch in the winter, we got a heated bowl to avoid the freezing problem. Probably not too practical or cost-effective since you have several hutches and you'd have to get heavy-duty outdoor extension cords (we had some laying around since our family is big on Christmas lights) and several of the bowls, but it saves you and the rabbits the trouble of clearing out ice.
Wow! What a lovely area you live in.
I understand that this video is a few years old by the time I'm reading this, but I would suggest having wired "window(s)" of sorts near the top of the full wooded enclosure. Rabbits need air flow, I would imagine if you were to breed rabbits in this cage they would make a nest in that full wooded half of that cage. This change will prevent ammonia buildup, along with drilling small holes on the bottom of the wood floors. Hope these changes make sense and I'm eager to see what you can create in the future.
Tip: Change the wire, it can give bunnies sore hocks. And bottles are not natural, if you put a dish and a water bottle in there cage it's very much likely that they will use the dish more. And rabbits drink as much as a small dog, not only that they can get dehydrated from them.
Very nice. Love the mountains in the background
Wow this is amazing how spend so little and design it all yourself good video 👍
thank you so much.
Thanks man. Working on this today
Hey dude so this is a really nice outdoor cage design and all and the cold and stuff can be easily masked by towels in the winter but if you’ve had rabbits than you should know that rabbits shouldn’t have wire flooring. No matter the size. They will get sore hocks and it will take multiple vet visits to “fix”. So you need to buy some towels and put them over the wire or replace the cage entirely.
Kylie Gilliam thanks for sharing you thoughts. I have raised hundreds of rabbits and tried several different flooring options. It is my professional opinion that wire bottom cages are by far the best option for flooring. I know that if done right there are other flooring options that work just fine. If you prefer to not use wire floors that is just fine. Even with this design it would be very easy to just make the floor solid. It is actually harder to make wire floors than wood floors but I feel it is worth the extra effort.
Benjamin Goodson I understand that this is your opinion I just fear your rabbit WILL get sore hocks. Maybe you’ve never taken them to the vet and that’s why you don’t know. I think that maybe you should...
1) provide space off of the wire so they can avoid sore hocks themselves
2) do some research on your rabbits before you post things like this and potentially harm you rabbits
Kylie Gilliam I always always always provide places for them to get off the wire. I have talked to several vets. And I have done a ton of research. And both solid floors and wire bottom cages work well for rabbits cages. If you prefer a solid bottom cage that will work just fine. If you want further information on the proper care rabbits go to Arba.net. (The America rabbit breeders association).
Kylie Gilliam here is the link arba.net/PDFs/CAW.pdf
wow!! look at those mountains.
nice video man
yes I love living in the mountains
It would cost less if you don't use those expensive hinges and latches. I just use 2 shòrt lengths of quarter inch rod for hinges like you often see used on bird houses and drill a downward sloping hole in the door frame and into the hutch where a 4 inch nail can be placed to lock the door
Very good and very good
Bunnies should not be living outside and they also need solid flooring, yes this makes it a harder to clean but what would you rather causing your rabbits pain or taking a bit more time to clean them out??
instead of attacking-altho i agree about wiring, he has an area where they are not on wire..also..if you want someone to change..you can't just say "you're wrong"..you should have advice on how to improve it and give ideas on alternatives..otherwise you're wasting time and your response is more a reflection on you than someone else.
Nobody said "your wrong" but you can tell me who since you know who did say that
That was a good video thank you so much
Ad a small container filled with salt water keeps ice away unless it gets really cold
Also predators could get to them outside so you might wanna bring them inside
Elaina Toribio well if the cage is very well made and sturdy then it’s ok
But since a lot of the doors are pretty bad I agree with you
Good morning. Great video ! What size and gage wire did you use for the floor ? Again thank you ! TU 27 Sept 16 09:33 AM
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Great video. Thanks for showing us. Are there plans available ?
Maybe I will get lucky and find a bunch of boards for free on the side of the road and then make a $50 hutch.
This man out here wearing shorts and a damn t-shirt in snow. Meanwhile, Im bundled up when the weather goes below 70 LMAO
Sadly Since the beginning of 2020 lumber prices have gone up about 200% mostly du to all the plastic guards they have in groceries store. Also because of people staying home and wanting to remodel
you should do an update on all your animals
Yes I need to do an update on the rabbits.
Great video! I wish my hutch didn't cost so much.
Loved the video, and was able to get some great ideas for our new hutches. Do you keep yours low to the ground or add legs to them?
Michelle Barlow I always add legs to mine but I made this one for a customer and it was easier to transport it with out the legs attached.
Michelle Barlow CAGE SUCKS rabbits live inside do ur research before u buy a rabbit and kill it please it needs a huge inside pen
L unan These are for food lady, chill out
Is there another video that shows how to attach the legs to the hutch? Or do you have them on blocks?
I have not made a video on how to attach the legs. I have some cages where I have attached legs and have done some where I just put them on cinderblocks. If attaching legs I would just make a mark on the leg at the height I want them then add a block underneath the mark use the blocks to hold the cage at the right height and then attach legs to the cage.
Thank you! :)
Plywood prices have gone up. Try to negotiate some scratch and dent. 😎😎😎 some hardware stores will give you scrap if you negotiate.
Hi, where I find the blueplan to make this awesome cage..??
Alia Cristina if you sent me an e-mail I will reply to your email and attach the blue prints. Goodson.charlie@gmail.com
excellent work
I'm looking into getting rabbits, and researching hutch designs. How many rabbits would this hutch hold?
Nathan McElrath I always cage my rabbits separate from each other. It could probably hold more than one rabbit but it was designed for a momma rabbit to have kits in it.
nice
cool
how do rabbits do living outside in the winter? I'm just curious because I live in California.
In my experience they do better in very cold than very hot. But they need to have a shelter to get out of the cold or heat. With the back room on this hutch they have done very well in both the heat and the cold.
@@bboutdooradventures491 We had the same basic design for our hutch as well. We made sure to add a nesting box filled with hay, straw, and/or some rags in the enclosed part so our rabbit could both snuggle up and get warm and also engage in natural nesting behaviors. We also laid extra plywood over half of the open area to avoid her feet getting sore from standing on chicken wire. Our rabbit loved the winter, especially playing in the snow, and she would grow a big winter coat every year (shedded like crazy in the spring and fall). In the summer, we would freeze 2L bottles full of water and put them in there for her to lay next to when she felt too hot.
Would it be possible to design the roof into planter box ? I am having a hard time to figure on the drainage system should I opted to have a 2 in 1 roof (Planter box cum roof). please advise if you have any ideas.
Jau Robert I don't think it would be two had to adapt the roof into a planter box. The first idea would be to place a triangle peace on top of the roof that levels the roof out then the drainage would go onto the roof and run off the back. This would effect the kids ability to lift up but if you wanted the kid to still lift it could be done.
Benjamin Goodson I don't really get the picture. Can you draw it out ?
No wired cage flooring and some more space to run around would be nice
Will little Rex bunnies survive during winter?
Jesus of Minecraft yes
Does the wire hurt the bunnies feet at all? I heard it does. I dont know if its true.
yes, wire is very bad for their feet, idk why people think its a good idea to have a wire floor on a rabbit enclosure
The wire floor allows waste to fall out so the rabbits are not walking in their own waste all day. If you use a thick enough wire and provide an area that does have solid bottom they are fine.
Wire for floor is a pretty good idea, so you dont have to clean the cage. If you use thick enough or dense wire it eont hurt their legs
“This costs about fifteen dollars” fast forward to 2022 and plywood is no where near that. Crazy. Good video though!
i like it but i think is a little small
Where did you get your wire from ? MO 27 Sept 16 10:00 AM
Does anyone know of it's a good idea to replace the mesh for thick glass like plactic? For better insulation. Cheers
I think you shouldn't unless you have a hole for fresh air..
Can two rabbits live in it ?
audrey williamson the size of this cage is big enough to house two rabbits at one time. Some people that have this cage do have two does in one cage and have it is working great. The does even raise their babies in the cage together. But I do not recommend putting two bucks in it. Also what breed of rabbits do you have.
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I was wondering if it's possible to make a wall mounted rabbit cages or wall mounted chicken coops, I was Googling around for them but had no luck finding anyone that has created a wall-mounted Hutch or Coupe by any chance possible could you make a video on how to design a wall-mounted Coupe either from PVC pipe or something that could be affordable please and thank you
luckycharms could easily be done.
luckycharms I can think of several ways to do it.
I did find one image but it's all the way in the UK and not much information but I'm basically looking for something that is wall-mounted for people who live in the city area that can't keep large coops and space is limited
I can accept this as long as it’s a LEGAL rabbit and not those ILLEGAL ALIEN rabbits 😉💯🇺🇸💪🏻
Go Aggies
Do you have a link to the original video? I'd love to get the measurements for the boards you were cutting early on
The wire mesh will hurt their paws. Give them soares
Rizsham Kas this is not wire mesh. Wire mesh is 1/4 by 1/4 19 gage. This is 1/2 by 1/4 14 gage. I also make sure I give the rabbits resting pads that are not on wire.
What kind of wire do you use on the bottom and on the sides of the hutch?
You shouldn't even put wire in the bottom it hurts their feet it's like making you stand on sharp rocks so putting wire on the bottom is a stupid decision
+Hannah Slaven I raise many of rabbits and have been very successful in keeping them healthy. I have seen many pet owners and how they are taking care of their rabbits, I have been to many rabbit farms and seen their set up for rabbits. After much experience and trying several different options for flooring it is my professional opinion that the wire floor is a very good option for rabbits. You do need to make sure you have prober gage wire (preferably 14 gage but 16 gage wire works). You need to monitor them and provide resting pads. You need to keep the cage clean. I have seen more problems with hard floor bottoms than I have wire bottoms but either way can work .
+Benjamin Goodson If it was my decision I would put some type of water proof mats down and yes I agree wire is much better than hard wood flooring because if they slip they could break their back easily. I would suggest putting some type of Mat down if you do make another cage
Benjamin Goodson haha don't make me laugh! One of your next videos actually shows the damage you've done to one of your rabbits feet.
George Eaton I have a fair amount of experience in raising rabbits. I have made several mistakes and am not afraid to Admit it. One of the mistakes that I have learned from was building a rabbit hutch with wire flooring that was too thin. With proper flooring your rabbits are much less likely to get sore feet. Wire flooring that is too small of a gage of wire can hurt a rabbits feet. Since I switched to 14 to 16 gage wire for the floor I haven't had a rabbit get sore feet.
Ummm are you sure the price gos below $50.00?
the wire floor hurts the rabbits feet
Don’t rabbits eat the wood?
Robert Lopez yes they do. Some kinds of wood more so than other kinds of wood. Plywood is eaten less than laminate or Wafer-board, But they will eat almost any wood they have access to.
Speeding up is good and all, but at this lightening speed we can't see anything. It's hard to actually watch what you're doing.
S G I so agree with you. I posted a video of me building the cage not in slow motion showing more details. In my opinion it is the better video but for some reason this one has been watched much more than the original video. It blows my mind.
S G ua-cam.com/video/DZugZHd7Jh8/v-deo.html
I wil never, ever put my rabbits on a gaze metal wire floor
Yes, if you send me a e-mail I will reply to your e-mail with a copy of the plans. goodson.charlie@gmail.com
can I get a copy of the blue prints
+Makaio Atkins sure you can have a copy of the blue prints. I need your email address to send them to. Please email me at Goodson.charlie@gmail.com and I will reply with a copy attached.
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+Makaio Atkins cig you send me a e-mail I will reply with the blue prints.
Benjamin Goodson are the rabbits u r keeping for food
can I have a blue print please
he looks like eugene porter from the walking dead.
Flowertit me? Look like Eugene porter. To funny. Ok what does everyone else think could I be Eugene porter?
woodprix is nice for that.
I do not understand, try to make the constructions as economical as possible using materials that are damaged with the passage of time and the climate. They end up spending the same as if they had bought good material. In the climate of the Caribbean, materials are damaged much faster, try to construct the hutch in PVC Panel and only have to change the hintches, the locks and the panel of wire.
EGY well put... it is better to build with better materials to start with. Cost less in the long run.
@ 1:08, how's that for a million dollar view
Thanks for your highly instructive and valuable video. I think I found the basic design that I want to work with thanks to you.
Subbing, for sure.
Preparing ForSHTF the wire on the cage will give your rabbit sore hocks
Preparing ForSHTF THIS CAGE SUCKS rabbits live inside do ur research before u buy a rabbit and kill it please it needs a huge inside pen.
layla meek having raised a lot of rabbits I have come to prefer wire bottom cages. Rabbits also seem to like them better. But if you do not like wire bottom cages it would be easy enough to just put plywood on the entire bottom of the cage. I encourage modifying the plans to meet your own needs.
L unan rabbits live inside? In nature they dig a hole in the ground and live in their burrows. I guess that could be considered inside. As humans have domesticated rabbits some people have raised them as pets and kept them in side but many pet owners do not keep rabbits in the house. We raise our rabbits for show rabbits, also for meat and fur. Inside would not be a good option for us. Their fur is much better if raised out side where it is cooler. This helps with both showing them and if we harvest the fur. I have kept several rabbits in the house and still do when it is needed but they do much better outside.
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Benjamin the plans were amazing. Worked like charm. I am on my second one and they are going together in a few hours!! Thank you so very much!
Thanks for the comments...
you all probably dont care but does someone know of a tool to log back into an instagram account?
I stupidly lost the login password. I would love any tips you can give me
@Kareem Kohen Instablaster ;)
Nice Hutch! I'll be emailing you for the plans thank you. Question; 1/2"x1" 14ga for the floor and 1"x2" 16ga for sides work? I was also told there is a chew safe paint available but I can't find it. New Sub, thanks again.
Why is this guy not making videos about how to use Excel and Photoshop...?!? Nice, easy-to-understand video, so simple yet well done! 👍
I think you did a fine job. I have painted my hutch roofs with enamel paint and they held up in the weather perfectly fine. It helps to paint the edges of your roofs and not just the top.
Not trying to be annoying you probably get a lot of these comments but your not really supposed to use wire for the flooring but your decision but I recommend you don’t use wire.🙂
Hey I sent an email these houses are amazing 😄😄😄😄😄
I haven't even finished the video yet but those mountain views are AMAZING!
I love the mountains here. thanks for watching the video, and for commenting.
I barely noted that it’s snowing ❄️ ⛄️ down there and this dude be like *”I got mer summer clothes right herr”*
Great video!
I am building my own hutch and was wondering if you could use pressure treated wood for the bottom frame. It wouldn't seem likely for bunnys to be able to chew that wood when it's covered by a fine wire but I wanted to make sure.
Thx!
Thank you we are just in process of making a new more winterized one, I like the door that opens down that saves us making a ramp
I have seen many comments on this video saying to switch to a solid floor. Yes, it is better on there feet. However can cause other health problems as urine can seep into the wood and cause bacteria and ammonia to collect, which will kill the rabbit. Also, an entire rabbit (not fixed) is impossible to litter box trained, especially bucks as they do spray. An area for them to rest is great, however large areas of wood flooring is very bad. Plus it isn't natural either as there feet will slide on it, which also cause problems with the feet. As long as they have a resting board and there nails are trimmed once a month, wire floors are not harmful to your rabbits. And just watch them carefully, if sore hocks is caught early, there will be more problems. You can patch them up with some medicine for pets and bandages.
Elu Niabi thanks for your comments. I agree with you 100%.
You are very welcome. I have tried all variations of housing for my rabbits. I have even had a rabbit die from using solid floor hutches, so we try using as little wood as possible in our new hutches.
Elu Niabi yes I no longer will use wood in my hutches either. It has taken me time to develop and learn. Wire cages with non wood resting pads.
I also try not using wood resting pads as many of my current rabbits like to use them as there "litter box" so to speak. I try to get ceramic tile for resting boards as I can easily rinse it off when needed, however this can get expensive if you have a lot of rabbits. But defiantly good in the long run as you don't have to replace them as often. The only thing I have to say with using tiles, though, is you have to watch your rabbits and make sure they aren't trying to chew on them. I've heard that rabbits can break there teeth on them, but luckily I haven't had this problem. If they would chew on them, then wooden resting boards are defiantly the way to go.
Thank you, I agree with this so much. Everyone always tells me to use wood because wire will give them sore hocks, But I have a rabbit who had Urine scalding from his previous owner's wood flooring. Wire is the best so they aren't sitting in their droppings and pee. Wood flooring is defiantly a no-no option.
The angle cuts on the angled pieces is 15 degrees.
poor hocks they are in so much pain
Bunnies shouldn’t have to stand on wire. It’s REALLY bad of their little
Feet.
There was a video, I don't remember which one, where the person built a cage that had both a wood bottom and a wire bottom so the rabbits could choose which they liked better. Believe it or not, during the summer months, the rabbits stayed on the wire. During the winter months, the rabbits stayed on the wood. The right type of wire doesn't hurt their feet. They usually build calluses like we do on our hands when we work with tools like shovels, etc. The rabbits like the wire because they can stay cool in summer from the ventilation it provides.
@@katherinepearce4189 wow, such a naysayer. bunnies/rabbits can be outside. They do very well outside, in the wild and in enclosures. The correct type of wire does not hurt their feet. Many people raise bunnies/rabbits on wire with no trouble at all. If you feel that it is not ok, then obviously you have never been around an actual rabbit farm. Just a naysayer from the city who knows nothing about farming.
@@katherinepearce4189 the rabbits don't get blisters or sores if using the correct type of wire. Breeding rabbits is done for a food source like raising chickens or pigs. I don't think you would approve of me eating a rescue pet bunny so raising my own is better. I would rather raise my own meat where I know the animals are treated humanely and knowing what is in their food, than buying from a store where the meat is loaded with growth hormones and raised in cramped unethical situations. Raising my own also allows me to give thanks to the bunny and to the Lord for the sacrifice needed to provide the meat for eating. If you watch videos of rabbits in wire bottom cages, they do not show any signs of being stressed. Those of us who raise rabbits for food make sure they are not stressed because it produces a better quality meat. Also, bunnies/rabbits have been let loose in the wild illegally. They are known as feral bunnies/rabbits. They still thrive in the wild. There is an entire island of feral bunnies/rabbits in Japan that are the same as the ones we raise for meat. They pretty much took over the island and now it is a tourist attraction. They do just fine outside. Also, if the rescue rabbits were culled and given to the local food bank, two problems would be solved. The rescue rabbit population would go down and the homeless would get fed. Win, win!
@@katherinepearce4189 1. Irresponsible breeding, I agree should be avoided, but breeding responsibility with a purpose such as for food, for show, or to better develop a breed is perfectly fine. I fully support responsible breeding. The ones in the shelters should be given to the homeless for food. 2. You missed the point with referenceto the island. The topic was whether rabbits are ok outside. The rabbits on the island are not dying from exposure to the elements from being outside. They are dying due to over population and an unbalanced ecosystem. There are no natural predators on the island so the population has been left unchecked. Over population is what creates the issue of disease, injuries, and a lack of food. If there were predators on the island to keep the population in check, alot of those issues would go away. But again, that is not the point. The whole point is the outside thing. Rabbits do very well outside. They can't be exposed to sun for very long...but if they are in the shade and kept cool...they do fine. Winter, their fur keeps them warm. Rabbit fur is actually very warm. Angora rabbit fiber is in many cases warmer than sheep's wool. Even so, appropriate shelter is still needed for the rabbits, they can't just be left out in the elements. Rabbits need a way to get out of the rain and sun, etc. Wire bottom or solid bottom is personal preference. 3. Hygienic...good topic. Solid bottom enclosures that don't get moved like rabbit trackers do, soak up the urine into the dirt and/or concrete. That urine builds up and so do the ammonia levels. These can give the rabbit urine scald and or other breathing and lung issues. The poop can be cleaned up easily by scooping it out. And to keep the rabbit out of the poop, a person would have to scoop the poop every time the rabbit pooped. To clean the urine, the dirt would have to be shoveled out and replaced quite frequently. Rabbit trackers solve this problem by moving the enclosure everyday but wire on the bottom is still necessary to keep out predators. Snakes, however, still get in and eat the babies. And someone who farms for meat probably has about 50 or more rabbits. They would not want to have them in their house. I wouldn't. Some do use sheds but the rabbits are still off of the ground. When there are a large number of rabbits it is more sanitary to have the rabbits in wire bottom cages. Again, using the correct wire does not hurt them. You should visit a reputable, high quality rabbit farm and see for yourself that the rabbits are indeed ok. Responsible breeders take very good care of their rabbits even if in a wire bottom cage.
@@katherinepearce4189 something just came to mind. Not too long ago, I watched a video of a women only village in Kenya. The people were walking barefoot in the scorching hot sand. How could they do that? If I were to stand on scorching hot sand barefoot, my feet would burn and I would feel every rock. So why doesn't it bother them? They have been walking barefoot in the scorching hot sand since they could walk. Their feet have toughened up and has built up a tolerance to it. My feet are very tender and have not had the same chance to toughen up against the scorching hot sand. Their feet have so they can walk barefoot in the scorching hot sand without issues. The same is true with the rabbits. The ones who are raised from birth on a wire bottom cage do just fine. Their bodies have built up a toughness to be able to handle it just like the people in Kenya on the scorching hot sand. Just as the people in Kenya are ok walking barefoot, so are the rabbits ok on a wire bottom. Their bodies adapt.
Silly people commenting about wire floors that know nothing about rabbit care. Kept rabbits all my life. my rabbits had acces to a patio but choose to go into their wire floor cage just to go pee, rabbits don't like to get their feet urine soaked. Give them a little area in the cage with wire so it can serve as a toilet. you"re rabbit will thank you, the rest of the cage can be wood flooring.
1 Litter train them!!
2 You arent taking good care of them if it is all wire!
Instead of using wire pay a few bucks more and instead get untreated wood they can get serious hocks and something called bumble foot 8 out of 10 rabbits that get bumble foot ends up being put down because it it so expensive to get them treatment. Please change the bottoms. I was subscribed but now I unsubbed. Please change the bottoms, hocks are no joke... I have seen bunny's in cages like this it's really sad in reality. I have had 7 rabbits so I don't want to hear "oh shut up you don't know what your talking about"
If you want a copy of these blue prints please send me an email. I will reply to your email with a copy of the blueprints attached. goodson.charlie@gmail.com
Can you send a copy of the blueprints to me?
can u send me a copy of the blueprint please
Josimar Belgrave send me a e-mail. Goodson.charlie@gmail.com
Benjamin Goodson
YOU SHOULDNT HAVE A WIRE FLOORING! Writing big so you notice....it looks like you care for them by building a large cage which is great except they CANNOT be on wire! It's disgusting and cruel. And do they ever get to go on grass?
Final cost after updrades?
Thank you!! hopefully getting a rabbit this summer and trying to figure out a plan to build the cage (all store bought cages are outrageously expensive and to small for rabbits) very informational :))
thanks for your comment. what kid of rabbit are you going to get?
Colleen McMahon this is so bad for ur rabbit it needs to live inside with a homemade huge pen like a room to run around that little cage will make ur rabbit live for like 1 year rabbits live up to 8 years please do ur research before u buy a rabbit u know nothing about
do reasearch watch the youtuber lennon the bunny i recomend her
@Kaylee Smith Even if it doesn't cause sore hawks, it is very uncomfortable as they do not have padding on their feet.Also rabbits being in small cages under 4ft by 4ft is overally just plain cruel.rabbits are very active and need alot of space. I know damn well you wouldn't keep a dog in a crate or cage all day.rabbits being in a cage is fine, only if it's big enough. Also, bunnies should never be outside as there are so many risks.
Hey, this is bad. Rabbits can’t walk on wire because they get a thing called sore hawks it’s an infection on their feet kinda like bumblefoot, and they can also get their nails stuck in the wire. They need to be free roamed.
RABBIT DONT BELONG IN HUTCHES OR CAGES you shoud buy them a x pen or something other than cages or hutches
Thats one big cowboy !
How can I get the plan for this hutch?🙂
Dusca Tucker send me an email
These comments are so annoying I'm going to stop reading now. RABBITS CAN EASILY BE LITTER BOX TRAINED! If you don't want a rabbit with sore feet don't use wire. People with wood floors are going to litter box train them! PLEASE STOP bringing this up as a point. However, he has a place where the rabbits can get off the wire. Don't tell someone how to raise their children, don't tell someone how to raise their rabbits. Also there is a significant difference between raising a rabbit as a pet and raising one for meat.
first of all Aggies? really ;) it's all about the U haha. I will be emailing you for the blue prints
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Just a tip you shouldnt have wire flooring it can hurt the rabbits feet by the way im not hating i think its amazing how you can make a hutch 😊😊
Bruno&Rose DaRabbits That is right, very good!
Kaylee Smith Dont get bunnies if you can’t clean up after them. DO NOT ever have wire floors, it can cause sore hops for bunnies and it’s really bad, have a decent non slip and non absorbent flooring so you can clean up after the bunnies, or litter train your rabbits
Kaylee Smith that’s why you get them spayed/neutered and teach them how to use a litter box
Don't you have corrugated roofing iron in the US? Would be far cheaper, last far longer and is totally weather proof
I did not realize a hinge could be used like that (with both sides on the outside and not on the door frame)! I guess I never thought about using them that way: great idea. Sore feet? Yoga mats?
Wire bottomed cages are horrible. They get lots up cuts on their feets from wire bottomed cages
Rabbits should not be in hutches they should live in shed that is very big or in your house roaming around never in butches or cages
Lumber prices make this build a few hundred. 😭 thanks Democrats
Very nice, excellent and best quality cage. Thanks a lot for video. 🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒
This is horrible. How can anyone think it's ok to let a living being live like that? Tiny cage with wire floor. Makes me sick.
I don't understand, why change the door to open vertically? What's the benefit in that?
I see a lot of stupid comments here. I keep rabbits since 3 years and some are on wire cages some on wooden,and none of my rabbit had sore feets because the wire with 2 inch squares I think,rabbits get sore feets when they are on a lot wider mesh and thinner so it hurts their feet.Bye
Bunnies can't be put in cages with wires on the bottom, that why they have sores on there feet. And dont use water bottles bc they don't get enough water. Like do u even care about the rabbits.