Hutch covering, Options other than Tarpaulin?

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gareth_mattey

Warren Scout

• Mar 11, 2011

• #1

Hi,

Well my buns are going to be going outside in the next month.

I'm getting them a hutch cover made to fit which is £125, dont have that kind of cash spare at the moment so i was going to cover the front of the hutch with tarpaulin.

Is there any alternatives to tarpaulin so they can see or even get daylight?

Tarpaulin isnt see through and during the day at times it will be windy and i dont want them to be in darkness half of the time.

Any help appreciated.

 

helgalush

Wise Old Thumper

• Mar 11, 2011

• #2

Hi ya, just wondered about a see-through shower curtain or something like that?

 

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loppy ears

Warren Veteran

• Mar 11, 2011

• #3

You can get the clear tarp like they use on market stalls, I have the silver foil bubble wrap all around the back and sides, cardboard on top all covered with tarp, I only pull the tarp over the front at night. I have lino on the flooring.

I am getting a kennel and run soon so will have to find a way to keep that warm.

 

happysaz133

Wise Old Thumper

• Mar 11, 2011

• #4

You can get clear tarpaulin but it is more expensive.
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=clear+tarpaulin&rls=com.microsoft:en-GB:{referrer:source?}&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7ACAW_en&redir_esc=&ei=Om55TcbGAsWYhQfXlPHoBg#q=clear+tarpaulin&hl=en&safe=off&rls=com.microsoft:en-GB:%7Breferrer:source%3F%7D&rlz=1I7ACAW_en&prmd=ivns&source=univ&tbs=shop:1&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=Om55TdrMFoTLhAf89oTjBg&ved=0CD4QrQQ&biw=1366&bih=653&fp=d16e1c3dfcfefcf6

 

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gareth_mattey

Warren Scout

• Mar 11, 2011

• #5

thanks for the replies!

Well ive found this in B&Q:

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?isSearch=true&fh_search=heavy+duty+clear+sheet

Looks as though it would do the job, see through and only £8?

 

happysaz133

Wise Old Thumper

• Mar 11, 2011

• #6

That sounds perfect, and an excellent price!

 

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gareth_mattey

Warren Scout

• Mar 11, 2011

• #7

its only to cover the front, the top and sides are protected and its next to a wall too.

Only be temporary for a few months.

If i had my way they wouldnt be outside at all but the mother is complaining about the smell in my room! Even though i empty there litter trays daily etc..

She just has a very sensitive smell i think!

Feel a bit bad sticking them outside but they will have more room i guess!

 

Tamsin

Administrator

Staff member

• Mar 11, 2011

• #8

Just make sure it's designed for outdoor use or the UV with make it break down. The plastic they use for polytunnels works too.

 

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gareth_mattey

Warren Scout

• Mar 11, 2011

• #9

Well im guessing its ok for that since its designed for covering broken windows etc...

All should be ok, there new home is up on tuesday, getting the garden slabs powerwashed on monday before they are put outside.

Might wait a few more weeks yet before actually putting them outside, weather is getting warmer but not sure if too cold still.

 

KarenM

Administrator

Staff member

• Mar 11, 2011

• #10

gareth_mattey said:

Might wait a few more weeks yet before actually putting them outside, weather is getting warmer but not sure if too cold still.

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If you can persuade your Mum to let them stay in for a bit longer, I would try to delay it until mid to end of April.

The days are pretty warm now, but the temperature can still drop dramatically at night - a couple of days ago it was -2 when I went out to school at 8.30am, yet daytime temperature was a mild 11 degrees.

 

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gareth_mattey

Warren Scout

• Mar 11, 2011

• #11

Its not a problem keeping them indoors till its warmer, just not permanently for the whole year thats all.