Attaching runs to hutches

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**Bonnie**

Mama Doe

• Jan 10, 2006

• #1

Hi all,

I have the hop-and-hutch jumbo double delux hutch with the attached run, the run is only attached to the front of the hutch with a hook either side

I want to attach it in a safer way - what do you all use???

There is about a half an inch gap between the hutch and the attached run so would have to be something quite big - sorry wish i had pics to explain it better!

thanks

 

monkeypuzzler

Mama Doe

• Jan 10, 2006

• #2

This might be irrelevant, 'cause I'm not sure what your hutch is like, but I'd suggest filling the gap with wood, and using long screws to attach the run, through the wood, to the side of the hutch.

When we had runs attached that's how we did it.

 

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**Bonnie**

Mama Doe

• Jan 10, 2006

• #3

Thanks harvester - i didn't actually want it as a permanent run as i take it off at night time and cover the hutch up, plus its really hard to get in there and actually clean it.

I want some safe way of attaching it and being able to take it off again..thanks!

 

Tamsin

Administrator

Staff member

• Jan 10, 2006

• #4

A couple of the metal loops you can then put padlocks through?

Tam

 

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BlackCat

Warren Scout

• Jan 12, 2006

• #5

You can buy these clips that I use on the lids of my runs and which I am sure would work on the sides. They are a metal loop on a lever type fitting that goes over a metal block on the other side. Very hard to explain, but you can get them in most DIY stores in the immediate vicinity of hooks and other fastenings.

 

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**Bonnie**

Mama Doe

• Jan 13, 2006

• #6

Hi Black Cat - i went to the DIY shop today and think i've picked up something that resembeles what you have just explained!

Thanks

Bonnie

 

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elve

Banned

• Jan 13, 2006

• #7

you could probably also use the type of clips they use for dog leads - most pet shops sell them seperately - you'd need some screw eyes in the wood too.

 

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BlackCat

Warren Scout

• Jan 13, 2006

• #8

Alfie kennedy said:

Hi Black Cat - i went to the DIY shop today and think i've picked up something that resembeles what you have just explained!

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If it's what I'm thinking of then they work really well... and they get stiffer as they age rather than falling apart making them more secure :lol: