The Bike Shed -> Hutch Project

[Stator]

As you may know I purchased one of these a few weeks ago to convert into a rabbit hutch:
http://www.waltons.co.uk/garden-sheds-and-storage/waltons-bike-security-store-shiplap

Didn't realise quite how much work would be involved!
It only came with a 'base-coat' so I also had to paint it and I chose the Seasoned Oak Cuprinol Garden Shades.

Here it is newly erected but empty:

Then I had to create a frame so that it would have two floors inside it:

Added the floors:

Left a specific sized hole in the bottom floor for the litter trays I use:

Had to add some panels and doors on the right hand side so the buns can get some light and go in and out:

Then I put some sticky back plastic over the floors to make them easy to wipe clean and so they don't absorb bunny mess!

I have ordered the new run, so my work isn't finished yet, doh!
Probably going to have 4 small/medium bunnies living in there with a 12ft x 6ft run attached, but if that doesn't work out there will be just two in there with a 6ft x 6ft run.

It looked quite good until I added the stick back plastic didn't it? :lol:

 

[holder]

You have done a great job on that, i love it, 10/10 lucky buns hun :wave:

 

[Steph]

Its really great, well done

 

[Rose]

That looks really good :wave:

You will have to post pics when the buns move in

 

[March Hare]

You've done a FAB job on that!!!

 

[~ Cat ~]

Thats fantastic! Well Done x x

 

[abbymarysmokey]

I really like what you've done, very innovative

 

[Willow_Warren]

looks like you've put a lot of hard work and thought into it and it's paid off - lovely job and I'm sure any rabbits you get will be proud to call it home

Hannah

 

[luvabun]

:wave: I love the way that this has taken priority over the other projects e.g. fence panels :lol:.

 

[Jade950]

Wow :shock: You have a done a brillaint job on that!! It looks great ! Bet the buns love it

 

[Mazda]

thats fab!

 

[lisa82]

That looks great, and nice and secure

 

[Jack-Bun]

Wow!! It looks fantastic!
I wish I could do something like this, but can you imagine the state of mine:shock::lol::lol:

 

[*lily*]

That is lovely

 

[Jack's-Jane]

Well done :thumb:

 

[BB Mommy]

That looks great!

I have one of those that I got for Dave after I pinched his 10 x 8 shed for my giants - I've been eyeing it up ever since as bunny accommodation for foster bunnies:lol::lol:.

I think I might try and relocate the junk stored in mine (sorry, Daves:lol and get cracking in the spring.

Are you putting the run on the front or side?

 

[Maizy]

That's great. We did a cycle shed conversion ourselves, so know exactly where you're coming from regarding the work. I never realised quite how many floor tiles we'd need either!:lol: Hope your buns enjoy.

 

[Becky86]

Thats fantastic Well done xXx

 

[attilathebun]

That looks great and I'm sure your skills and hard work will be greatly appreciated by your bunnies

My OH has just completed our shed conversion today ready for the bonding of 4 rabbits tomorrow:shock:

Vickie and Abi from Fatfluffs are coming over in this freezin' weather to bond the group after weeks (nay months!!!) of hard graft by OH in converting an old shed into a bunny palace. It certainly looks a lot easier than it really is and once you've started there's no turning back!

I will take some pics in the morning and post for you all to see

Well done:wave:

 

[billysmom]

Well done, its looks really good:thumb: Debx