RAISING RABBITS FOR MEAT #3: TIPS FOR HOW TO BUILD A RABBIT HUTCH

Just like any livestock, rabbits need a safe space that will protect them from predators and the elements. These rabbit homes are known as hutches, and they come in all shapes and sizes.

Before you start, decide how many rabbits you'll be raising. This will give you a better idea about what size and type of hutch will best suit your needs.

RABBIT HUTCH BUILDING BASICS

Before you get started, make sure you know what materials will safely contain the rabbits. You could always start by looking through your leftover materials from other homestead projects.

HOW BIG SHOULD A RABBIT HUTCH BE?

To make sure you give your animals enough space, plan to give each rabbit an area roughly four times its physical size. This will give it enough room to freely move around inside the cage. For average rabbits, this would equate to between 4 - 5 square feet of space per animal.

HOW TO BUILD A RABBIT HUTCH

1. Choose your size 2. Choose the location for your rabbit hutch 3. Set your dimensions 4. Choose your material (wood scraps, lumber, door, screen)

5. Calculate how much material you will need 6. Source your material (local lumber yard, local online classified, online through Amazon or Lehman's) 7. Start building!

GETTING RABBIT HUTCH PLANS

If you have some untreated 2x4 and 4x4 lumber, these will be ideal for the framing and supports. Use the 2x4 pieces for framing a square box to the dimensions you’ve settled on for your number of rabbits.

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