by: Susan C.
These are some of the basic questions I asked when first starting my Rabbitry. Hopefully, the information can assist you in building the most awesome rabbit hutch in the neighborhood!
Have you heard of the American Welfare Act?
According to these guys, there should be minimum floor space by calculating weight of the mature animal solves the guess work.
According to these guys, there should be minimum floor space by calculating weight of the mature animal solves the guess work.
Breeds weighing less than 4.5 lbs Breeds weighing 4.5 to 9 lbs Breeds weighing 9 to 12 lbs Breeds weighing over 12 lbs Doe with litter (under 4.5 lbs) Doe with litter (4.5 to 9 lbs) Doe with litter (9 to 12 lbs) Doe with litter (over 12 lbs) | 1.5 sq ft 3 sq ft 4 sq ft 5 sq ft 4 sq ft 5 sq ft 6 sq ft 7.5 sq ft |
There is a recommended minimum height for all breeds of 14 inches. When calculating the square feet, it is important to subtract feed and water dishes that occupy floor space.
This is one of the reasons feeders and water bottles attach to wire of the cage front are recommended for their efficiency and at the same time free up floor space! Naturally, a larger pen is not harmful.....we all like space to move about.
The design of your pen is only created in your mind. It is limitless in how elaborate you wish to get. The most common pen is made of all wire, which is the most sanitary, as the waste from the rabbit will fall through the wire floor onto the ground or into a pan depending on your design.
Send us a pic when you have it built. We would love to see your creations.
This is one of the reasons feeders and water bottles attach to wire of the cage front are recommended for their efficiency and at the same time free up floor space! Naturally, a larger pen is not harmful.....we all like space to move about.
The design of your pen is only created in your mind. It is limitless in how elaborate you wish to get. The most common pen is made of all wire, which is the most sanitary, as the waste from the rabbit will fall through the wire floor onto the ground or into a pan depending on your design.
Send us a pic when you have it built. We would love to see your creations.