Putting the hutches in a tent? Am I mad?

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kcbunny

Young Bun

• Aug 30, 2009

• #1

with winter approaching I am trying to sort out a bit more protection for our 4 rabbits who live outdoors (2 in each happy hutch)

been looking at sheds but it seems like an expensive option so came up with the idea of buying an older style frame tent from ebay and putting the hutches in it-so protecting them from the rain and wind and giving shelter

husband thinks I have totally lost the plot.....

would this work or not? would leave it open unless pouring and at night of course for sunlight and ventilation and the buns get free run of the garden when we are in

any comments for and against please!

 

Mackers

Wise Old Thumper

• Aug 30, 2009

• #2

Hmmm - I think you'd be better off buying a cheap shed to be honest. A tent will probably not withstand the winter rain and wind and would flap a lot which might frighten the buns? If you get a cheap shed, you can put the hutches in there and they'll be toasty warm

 

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luluhound

Alpha Buck

• Aug 30, 2009

• #3

yeah i reckon a tent would be a pain in the bum, also on warm days which can happen with our weather, it would get all sweaty in there.
Definately think the shed idea is the best one.

 

*Spider*

Wise Old Thumper

• Aug 30, 2009

• #4

I think you're going in the right direction about protecting the hutches but a tent may not be the best suited. I agree that a shed would be best

 

lilbun

Warren Veteran

• Aug 30, 2009

• #5

I agree a shed would probably be a better choice. Tents tend to get all damp and icky inside.
As for your second question, I dunno. Do you have hairy palms?

 

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luluhound

Alpha Buck

• Aug 30, 2009

• #6

:shock:

 

Tamsin

Administrator

Staff member

• Aug 30, 2009

• #7

Are you rabbits old or fur-challenged or do you live in Scottish highlands? If not a bit of plastic over the mesh will keep out rain and throw a blanket/tarp over on really chilly nights. That should be all they need.

 

KarenM

Administrator

Staff member

• Aug 31, 2009

• #8

I agree with Tamsin - if you weather proof the hutch, then they should be perfectly happy. I had a HH hutch and run, and lined the inside of the hutch with plywood (mainly to stop nibbling but it also kept out draughts). I kept the roof of the run covered with tarpaulins over the winter, and plenty of hay in the hutch itself, along with a snugglesafe on really cold nights - Alfie and Bubbles spent most of their time out in the run. :roll::lol:

 

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kcbunny

Young Bun

• Aug 31, 2009

• #9

thanks for the replies looks like i am mad after all....

last year dh made hutch covers out of tarpaulin and that silver bubble insulation stuff and they grew fluffy coats and had snuggle safes-will have to do this again as sheds are too expensive

was just looking to do something more "Permanent" this year that would also keep me and the kids dry when we are out with them

will have to save up for a shed for next year

 

Mr Cookie Bun

Mama Doe

• Aug 31, 2009

• #10

:wave: I don't think you're that mad :lol: - I put a gazebo over my runs in the summer so the bunnies have a cool, shaded area without pesky flies. It's rubbish if it's windy though.

 

KarenM

Administrator

Staff member

• Aug 31, 2009

• #11

kcbunny said:

thanks for the replies looks like i am mad after all....

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Nah, not mad at all.

That's why I bought an aviary type set up instead because I was fed up of getting a soaking wet bum from leaning into the hutch. :lol: I forgot to mention that my buns have a parasol over it too to keep the sun off too. :lol::lol: