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A new hutch and enclosure for Tiny

kaigas007

New Kit
Hi
I will start to build a new enclosure and a hutch for our bunny in 2-3 weeks. I will post pictures as I start building it.
Right now according to my calculations it will cost me around £400. I'll list all the materials planned for the build.



Enclosure 4m(L) x 4m(W) x 1.8m(H)

Fencing( 1.8m high x 12m long) + door mesh

Blooma Galvanised Steel Wire Netting (L)10 M (W)600 mm (£21) x 4 = £84

Fence posts + Doorway

Blooma Timber Fence Post (H)2.1m (£10) x 8 = £80

Door frame

Blooma Timber Fence Post (H)1.8m (£6.73) x 3 = £20.19

AVF Staples 861215 (L)16mm 1kg, Pack of 1 (£7.58) x 1 = £7.58

Bunny hutch

Main hutch legs

Softwood Sawn Timber (T)47mm (W)50mm (L)2400mm (£3.94) x 1 = £3.94

Sawn into 4 x 600mm legs

Main hutch

2400mm(L) x 600mm(W) x 600mm(H)

Vertical posts + door

Softwood Sawn Timber (T)47mm (W)50mm (L)2400mm (£3.94) x 3 = £11.82

Plywood walls + door

Spruce Plywood (L)2440mm (W)607mm (Th)12mm (1.48108m2 (£15.34)) x 5 = £76.7

3.24m2 x 2 = 6.48m2

Insulation

Jablite 760085 Floor Insulation, (L)2400mm (W)1200mm (T)50mm Pack of 1 (2.928m2 (£14)) x 2 = £28

Floor frame

Softwood Sawn Timber (T)47mm (W)50mm (L)2400mm (£3.94) x 3 = £10.2

Plywood floor + roof

Spruce Plywood (L)2440mm (W)607mm (Th)12mm (1.48108m2 (£15.34)) x 3 = £46.02

Roof + Timber for an angle

PVC Roofing Sheet 2400mm x 762mm (£11.05) x 1 = £11.05

Softwood Sawn Timber (T)47mm (W)50mm (L)2400mm (£3.94) x 1 = £3.94

Wire mesh screen

Wire Mesh (W)600mm (L)900mm (£7.52) x 1 = £7.52

Hinges

Steel Butt Hinge, Pack of 6 (£5.48) x 1 = £5.48

Screws

Hardiebacker Metal Screw (L)32mm, Pack of 100 (£7) x 1 = £7

Total £403.44
 
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Wow that looks detailed! Can't wait to see pics as you progress with it! :D

Only small suggestion I can make is to go for tinted PVC roofing. :)
 
I've had a quick look but i would suggest changing swan timber to planed timber not just or your rabbits benefit but your own.
 
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