Honest opinions on this hutch please

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TheGaffer

Mama Doe

• Feb 13, 2007

• #1

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=330084705716&rd=1&rd=1

What do you guys think?

What I was going to do was attach a 2 tier hutch to the back of it, with the backs cut out.

Do you think the run needs extending?

It's for Billy the lone buck ranger :lol: He's going outside in the summer and I want suitable living and playing accommodation for him and possibly a girlfriend.

Thanks,

Nicola

 

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kayjay

Warren Veteran

• Feb 13, 2007

• #2

I think the hutch and run look well made and good quality but I'd be concerned about the height of it, unless the rabbit in question is small... 18" isn't tall enough for medium buns to stand up and look around. I have a small run for MJ and Pippa and it's just not tall enough so I'm currently looking for a big run.

I think it's a shame that manufacturers can't just make hutches and runs routinely taller and deeper.

 

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Beebop

Warren Veteran

• Feb 13, 2007

• #3

A larger run attached to the two teir hutch or a playhouse/shed would probably be much better. :wink:

 

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bunnymadhouse

Wise Old Thumper

• Feb 13, 2007

• #4

we recomend hutches that are 2ft high unless in a large run which is at least 2 ft high .

 

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hunnybun

Mama Doe

• Feb 13, 2007

• #5

I have had a hutch similar to that one and they are pretty useless, sorry, just not enough height, or room to move in the hutch area. Try finding a retired joiner to build one for you. :wink: I have recently found a guy who builds stables, he is going to make me hutches with the off cuts, a 6x2x2 will be under £100 :wink:

 

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kayjay

Warren Veteran

• Feb 13, 2007

• #6

Lavender Lodge is a good size from P@H and you could build a run around it, I'm planning on doing something like that

or check out happyhutch on ebay, their 6ft hutch/run is £110

 

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Freakles

Young Bun

• Feb 13, 2007

• #7

The hutch and run really is not big enough. For the amount of work, time and money you will need to put into it to make it suitable you would be much better off going for a shed with attached run.

 

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TheGaffer

Mama Doe

• Feb 13, 2007

• #8

OK thanks guys.

I was just trying to get a bargain really cos it looks like its gonna end under £50. I can never get a proper feel for how big these things are by just dimensions.

I'm not in any rush cos the weather's not warm enough yet.

i might ask my dad very nicely to make one. If I ask him now it might be ready for when I need it :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: He invariably takes his time at any DIY type tasks. :roll:

Nicola