MotherPanda
Warren Scout
Hello, as many have heard me say, I've spent the last year without any buns around and I miss their niffly noses, flopsy ears and tails that shine white like the stars.
So I have sold a load of stuff on ebay, and am spending £100s on creating the ultimate bunny palace, I'm hoping i can foster/adopt two or three buns and am on the look out and I'm almost ready.
My idea is to create the perfect accommodation so that the rabbits can be happy just being rabbits, and won't rely on me for cuddles or exercise to keep them occupied - as I now work full time and have a baby! Of course, there is always someone at home to keep an eye on them, and look out for empty water bottles or sick buns and I will be able to spend time with them every morning, evening and weekend.
so this is the shed, a good sturdy shiplap shed I bought second hand from ebay, and had it delivered. I refelted the room, and then covered it in bamboo which we had spare and should help keep it warm and frost free - also improves the appearance! I decided to keep the glass windows in for those cold nights and winter months.
The inside was all dry and in good condition, so went off shopping for insulation! Went for thermal foil bubble wrap stuff as it looked so easy to do - staple staple staple!
I decided to insulate the floor too, and put a hardboard covering over it and then got some of the lino tiles from the pound shop and popped them down, was a bit worried about them lifting up, but thought it was easier for me to get hold of them and they look alright.
Then started boarding up the inside of the shed, we went for hardboard as it was so much more affordable although I know we've got to be careful about looking out for nibbling!
Made two ventilation panels, but also didn't insulate the side of the shed with the door on, which has a few small holes and gaps, to let air in on cool days.
Forgot to take a few pictures for a while, but i bought two second hand ikea tables for £6, so will be fixing those in, also built a lightweight pine shelf to create layers and storage - and I want to create a window shelf for the bunnies so still have a bit to go, will be making boxes, ramps and installing more tunnels so will let you know once i do more inside!
I have two puppy panels to cover the door gap in the shed on hot days, but don't have any pics of that yet... they are balanced on cup hooks from wilkinsons.
My two most expensive buys so far have been aviary panels to create a closed off run, and run around tunnels with doors to attach them
Have only attached one side of the aviary run so far, need to put in the door later... but rain made us run for cover, so will have to wait another day.
The run is somewhere between 12x6ft and 14x6ft, need to get out with my measuring tape again.
Digging pit needs to be made outside too.. and hoping to get a tree stump out there, I have an old poppy hutch outside for some outdoor shelter too.
So much more to do... so much money already spent!!! must remember to leave money to actually adopt some buns :lol:
So I have sold a load of stuff on ebay, and am spending £100s on creating the ultimate bunny palace, I'm hoping i can foster/adopt two or three buns and am on the look out and I'm almost ready.
My idea is to create the perfect accommodation so that the rabbits can be happy just being rabbits, and won't rely on me for cuddles or exercise to keep them occupied - as I now work full time and have a baby! Of course, there is always someone at home to keep an eye on them, and look out for empty water bottles or sick buns and I will be able to spend time with them every morning, evening and weekend.
so this is the shed, a good sturdy shiplap shed I bought second hand from ebay, and had it delivered. I refelted the room, and then covered it in bamboo which we had spare and should help keep it warm and frost free - also improves the appearance! I decided to keep the glass windows in for those cold nights and winter months.
The inside was all dry and in good condition, so went off shopping for insulation! Went for thermal foil bubble wrap stuff as it looked so easy to do - staple staple staple!
I decided to insulate the floor too, and put a hardboard covering over it and then got some of the lino tiles from the pound shop and popped them down, was a bit worried about them lifting up, but thought it was easier for me to get hold of them and they look alright.
Then started boarding up the inside of the shed, we went for hardboard as it was so much more affordable although I know we've got to be careful about looking out for nibbling!
Made two ventilation panels, but also didn't insulate the side of the shed with the door on, which has a few small holes and gaps, to let air in on cool days.
Forgot to take a few pictures for a while, but i bought two second hand ikea tables for £6, so will be fixing those in, also built a lightweight pine shelf to create layers and storage - and I want to create a window shelf for the bunnies so still have a bit to go, will be making boxes, ramps and installing more tunnels so will let you know once i do more inside!
I have two puppy panels to cover the door gap in the shed on hot days, but don't have any pics of that yet... they are balanced on cup hooks from wilkinsons.
My two most expensive buys so far have been aviary panels to create a closed off run, and run around tunnels with doors to attach them
Have only attached one side of the aviary run so far, need to put in the door later... but rain made us run for cover, so will have to wait another day.
The run is somewhere between 12x6ft and 14x6ft, need to get out with my measuring tape again.
Digging pit needs to be made outside too.. and hoping to get a tree stump out there, I have an old poppy hutch outside for some outdoor shelter too.
So much more to do... so much money already spent!!! must remember to leave money to actually adopt some buns :lol:
Can't wait for more updates 
