I've built another.

[Simon]

This one is sold but I thought I'd put a couple of pictures up after all the attention the last one received

It needs a good dusting:lol:

 

[Lib_n_bunny]

That looks excellent! Looks like you've taken on board everything that was said, plus the same great craftsmanship and quality materials as the last one. You could be on to a winner if you started this up as a business rather than just a hobby

 

[Lessie]

Yup - I agree with Lib_n_Bunny!

The woods looks sturdy and strong - much thicker than usual hutches in pet shops! Looks fabulous - keep it up!

Well done! :thumb:

 

[Simon]

thanks, it would be nice to be able to do this for a living. I had to make the run out of 45mmx35mm instead of 45x45mm this time because it's easier to mesh on the inside but other than that its still a very strong hutch and run.

 

[CDW]

That looks lovely! If you don't mind me asking, how much would you sell a hutch like this for?

 

[Sam_Spice]

owww very jealous!

 

[lottielouise]

Lovely looking hutch and run there, definately looks like it will last.

Just and aside, and Im anot sure ervery one would agree, but I prefer my hutches to have a bigger overhand on the front of the hutches. I also prefer a longer ramp.

Love the way the run opens, very prectical. I always struggled with that when I had a smaller hutch.

 

[Simon]

Jill from honeybunnys is doing the sales now. I agree with the overhang and the ramp but i had a dilemma with them both. Because the hutch is so heavy i had to put a strengthening beam in the run under where the hutch sits so for the ramp to fit flush and be able to close i could only make it 3' and if i had made the overhang any bigger i wouldn't have been able to make the big door on top of the run as the overhang would have stopped it from fully opening. there is still 1.1/2" at the front tho.

 

[Dustye]

Wow! I would definately commission one of these--but as I am in the U.S. it's pretty out of the question.
Would you be willing to send plans?
For a fee?

 

[Simon]

Wow! I would definately commission one of these--but as I am in the U.S. it's pretty out of the question.
Would you be willing to send plans?
For a fee?

I wouldn't charge for the plans although I wouldn't be able to do a detailed plan. I'm not a qualified carpenter I just enjoy DIY so all I do is a rough sketch and work from there. thanks for your comment.

 

[Amy104]

Its a lovely hutch.

Such a shame about the ramp though. Especially if it was for piggies as mine would never use a ramp that steep.

 

[Simon]

I know. I'll have to think of somthing for the ramp. The next hutch I build will be for G-pigs but I'm going to put the hutch at ground level.

 

[honeybunny]

if you are building for piggies have the hutch a bit off the ground to prevent draughts ..very low gentle ramp

 

[Simon]

I'll raise it about 100mm off the floor. the only thing about ground level hutchs with runs is it's hard to see yor pets when there in the hutch. I can't think of a way to make it look nice either.

 

[Julia123]

I know. I'll have to think of somthing for the ramp. The next hutch I build will be for G-pigs but I'm going to put the hutch at ground level.

Looks great ! Sorry if I am being dumb, but wouldn't making the ramp longer make it less steep?

How much for a 10 x 4 run??

 

[RubyGordy]

*Cough* Guinea ramp idea...

 

[Simon]

that is brilliant. i'll try and work that in on another one. thanks.

 

[Charys]

Well, look at that ramp, it's great - like those car parks where you keep going up to the left on a ramp !

 

[RubyGordy]

:wave: I was worried they might not like it but they're up and down it like yo-yos!

 

[Simon]

the next g-pig hutch and under run i make will have a set of stairs just like that. I'm going to put thehole in the hutch back-center then do 3-100mm drrops with the ramps going round the inside of the run. thank you for the idea.