Individuals keep various types of animals for pets. They do so for pleasure, companionship or just to obtain a sense of responsibility and to look after something. Some pets serve other purposes like defending homes and property and eliminating pests. Cats, dogs, fish and birds are the most common pets almost any animal can be a pet if it is not an endangered species.
One animal that can make a suitable pet is the rabbit. They can be accommodated in a cage both indoors and outside or left to roam free. However, it is recommended to keep them inside where they are protected from predators and extreme temperatures. If you are a pet lover and want to own a rabbit you will require a suitable cage to keep it. You can either purchase one or construct one on your own. Follow the instructions below to create your own hutch that can accommodate up to three rabbits comfortably.
Necessary Materials:
24” x 96” Chicken wire
2 door hinges
Hook and eye latch
2 sheets ply board 24” x 72” x 3/4 “
8 pieces of 2” x 4” wood that are 8-foot in length
2 1” x 2” boards that are 6-foot in length
Nails
Required Tools:
Wire cutter
Pliers
Screwdriver
Hammer
Measuring tape
Handsaw
Directions:
1.Use the handsaw to cut 4 pieces of 2” x 4” wood to 48” long. Cut 8 pieces 24” long.
2.Use the hammer to nail a 48” piece to 24” piece in the shape of an ‘L’. The boards should be joined so that 4” are left on both the right and left sides of the 24” piece.
3.Nail the end of the 48” piece to the 24” piece.
4.Join a next piece of 48” wood to the opposite side of the 24” wood to form a ‘U’.
5.Nail a second piece of 24” wood to the last 2” of the 48” wood to make a rectangular frame.
6.Place the frame on the workbench with one 48” board in front of you while the 24” boards facing away from you.
7.Nail a 24” board to every corner of the frame. The board should face toward the ceiling. Nail the board so that the 4” widths face you from each corner.
8.Nail a 48” board between the 24” board that face you so that the upright rectangle that is in front you will be the same as the one on the work area.
9.Repeat the same process to the opposite side.
10.Nail a piece of 24” board on the top of the 24” inch boards that are positioned upright.
11.Turn over the structure and do the same repeat.
12.Using handsaw cut two 2-foot square pieces of the plywood.
13.Nail them to the square ends of the hutch. Nails should be close to make sure it is secure.
14.Saw a rectangular piece of plywood and nail to cover the rear. Cover all sides with ply board.
15.Use wire cutter and cut a piece of the chicken wire and nail it to half the front of the hutch.
16.Cut a piece of ply board to the other half and screw the hinges to it and to the hutch to make a door.
17.Screw the hook and eye latch to the door.
18.Turn the cage over and nail 48” 2” x 4”s to make the legs.
Tips:
Paint the hutch if you want a more attractive appearance.
Make sure that the legs are equal in length.
Here you can find more tips on how to build a rabbit hutch.