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Attaching run to hutch
- Thread starter bluebunny
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TuFF
Young Bun
Hi, I did this once but as im not sure what type of hutch you have i dont know whether it will be relevent to you.
The hutch had 18" legs i got two 6 inch thick legths of wood and raised the hutch to the same height as the run and then all i had to do was bolt the run to the legs (legs where 44x44mm square) i then got plywood screwed to back and sides to meet the floor. I think the total cost was around £17 its not as complicated as it may sound either. i also added a 1.3 metre ramp which was made from remaining ply.
hope it helps or at least gives you and idea.
Jason
The hutch had 18" legs i got two 6 inch thick legths of wood and raised the hutch to the same height as the run and then all i had to do was bolt the run to the legs (legs where 44x44mm square) i then got plywood screwed to back and sides to meet the floor. I think the total cost was around £17 its not as complicated as it may sound either. i also added a 1.3 metre ramp which was made from remaining ply.
hope it helps or at least gives you and idea.
Jason
FriskyClover
Warren Veteran
I use wire hasps and small padlocks. You can get the hasps in B&Q and the padlocks are probably cheapest in Wilkinsons.
fluffiebunnie
Warren Veteran
I use screws and secure them completely to my hutches.... drill and then use long screws all over.... through the wood of the run into the hutches..
fluffiebunnie
Warren Veteran
Oops my idea no good, unless you put in hinged lids onto the run (which is what I do so that I can get to hutches and clean).
abbymarysmokey
Wise Old Thumper
I prefer runs attached to the rear of the hutch, so that you've got easy access to the hutch doors. You could put a cat flap in to give access through the rear of the hutch into the run.
fluffiebunnie
Warren Veteran
Its the 5ft version off this ive got
I would hinge the lid of the run so that you can get in/out to clean and attach the run with screws to the hutch... I think that is the most secure. Both my hutches are on top of the runs with lids so that I can clean the runs and get to the hutches too
