New rabbit hutch required
Discussion
Current hutch is on its last legs unfortunately, so in the market for a replacement.
It houses two rabbits overnight, they go in a separate run for most of the day.
Currently have the 5ft pets at home bluebell 2 tier one, but the quality is shocking and after 2 years its absolutely done, despite being painted/treated and plastic tiling the floors to help protect it.
Any recommendations on a 5ft(ish) good quality hutch, with an attached run would be even better, but can’t be too huge due to garden size. Budget in the £200-250 region if possible??
What are the best/most reputable companies to look at?
It houses two rabbits overnight, they go in a separate run for most of the day.
Currently have the 5ft pets at home bluebell 2 tier one, but the quality is shocking and after 2 years its absolutely done, despite being painted/treated and plastic tiling the floors to help protect it.
Any recommendations on a 5ft(ish) good quality hutch, with an attached run would be even better, but can’t be too huge due to garden size. Budget in the £200-250 region if possible??
What are the best/most reputable companies to look at?
We have 8 rabbits (4 pairs) so have 4 hutches.
Unfortunately, none of the 'off the shelf' hutches are particularly good quality/last very long, although a decent weatherproof cover helps.
We used the P@H 5 foot Bluebell hutches when we had guinea pigs, but I wouldn't use them for rabbits (they're not strong enough and not really big enough). Ours are in 6 foot double height hutches. Two were homemade (not by us) and two are the 6 foot Chartwell hutch. All have permanently attached runs of between 6 x 3 and 8 x 4 foot.
My OH always installs vinyl floors and paints the hutches (generally two coats) with good quality woodstain, but even then the shop-bought hutches don't tend to last more than a couple of years. They are not cheap either!
There are specialist companies who build rabbit hutches, but they are even more expensive. You may be better off finding a local carpenter/handyman who can make you something, but with materials being so costly now, it probably won't be cheap.
Other options which may be worth looking at are chicken coops or dog kennels.
Unfortunately, none of the 'off the shelf' hutches are particularly good quality/last very long, although a decent weatherproof cover helps.
We used the P@H 5 foot Bluebell hutches when we had guinea pigs, but I wouldn't use them for rabbits (they're not strong enough and not really big enough). Ours are in 6 foot double height hutches. Two were homemade (not by us) and two are the 6 foot Chartwell hutch. All have permanently attached runs of between 6 x 3 and 8 x 4 foot.
My OH always installs vinyl floors and paints the hutches (generally two coats) with good quality woodstain, but even then the shop-bought hutches don't tend to last more than a couple of years. They are not cheap either!
There are specialist companies who build rabbit hutches, but they are even more expensive. You may be better off finding a local carpenter/handyman who can make you something, but with materials being so costly now, it probably won't be cheap.
Other options which may be worth looking at are chicken coops or dog kennels.
Just in case you see these ones....
https://homeandroost.co.uk/product/6ft-chartwell-d...
We have one and again quality is really poor. Wafer thin back and floors. I've had the roof, back, doors, floors replaced under warranty. The next hutch will be home built.
https://homeandroost.co.uk/product/6ft-chartwell-d...
We have one and again quality is really poor. Wafer thin back and floors. I've had the roof, back, doors, floors replaced under warranty. The next hutch will be home built.
breamster said:
Just in case you see these ones....
https://homeandroost.co.uk/product/6ft-chartwell-d...
We have one and again quality is really poor. Wafer thin back and floors. I've had the roof, back, doors, floors replaced under warranty. The next hutch will be home built.
Oh wow, yeah we did spot these and for the cost that's really bad.https://homeandroost.co.uk/product/6ft-chartwell-d...
We have one and again quality is really poor. Wafer thin back and floors. I've had the roof, back, doors, floors replaced under warranty. The next hutch will be home built.
I will avoid, thank you.
Custom build would be awesome but budget wouldn't allow at the moment unfortunately.
Fusss said:
breamster said:
Just in case you see these ones....
https://homeandroost.co.uk/product/6ft-chartwell-d...
We have one and again quality is really poor. Wafer thin back and floors. I've had the roof, back, doors, floors replaced under warranty. The next hutch will be home built.
Oh wow, yeah we did spot these and for the cost that's really bad.https://homeandroost.co.uk/product/6ft-chartwell-d...
We have one and again quality is really poor. Wafer thin back and floors. I've had the roof, back, doors, floors replaced under warranty. The next hutch will be home built.
I will avoid, thank you.
Custom build would be awesome but budget wouldn't allow at the moment unfortunately.
breamster said:
I have seen someone who bought an old kids playhouse 2nd hand and converted it. They did a really neat job. Just a thought.
Yes, good point, I have done that in the past, although I bought it new from B&Q. It lasted fairly well, although it did need the floor and roof replacing during its lifetime.The best tips I've learnt for making hutch floors last is to cover them in vinyl and to train your rabbits to use litter trays.
The main advantage of an 'off the shelf' hutch is that you can generally buy a made to measure cover for them.
breamster said:
Just in case you see these ones....
https://homeandroost.co.uk/product/6ft-chartwell-d...
We have one and again quality is really poor. Wafer thin back and floors. I've had the roof, back, doors, floors replaced under warranty. The next hutch will be home built.
Oh. Was just about to recommend that one. We have 4 rabbits of our own and foster as well. This is one of the better ones. We've had no issues with ours.https://homeandroost.co.uk/product/6ft-chartwell-d...
We have one and again quality is really poor. Wafer thin back and floors. I've had the roof, back, doors, floors replaced under warranty. The next hutch will be home built.
The run is a little flimsy though.
We like the large bolts on the doors. The others have flimsy small ones which don't feel very secure.
Scabutz said:
breamster said:
Just in case you see these ones....
https://homeandroost.co.uk/product/6ft-chartwell-d...
We have one and again quality is really poor. Wafer thin back and floors. I've had the roof, back, doors, floors replaced under warranty. The next hutch will be home built.
Oh. Was just about to recommend that one. We have 4 rabbits of our own and foster as well. This is one of the better ones. We've had no issues with ours.https://homeandroost.co.uk/product/6ft-chartwell-d...
We have one and again quality is really poor. Wafer thin back and floors. I've had the roof, back, doors, floors replaced under warranty. The next hutch will be home built.
The run is a little flimsy though.
We like the large bolts on the doors. The others have flimsy small ones which don't feel very secure.
moorx said:
Scabutz said:
breamster said:
Just in case you see these ones....
https://homeandroost.co.uk/product/6ft-chartwell-d...
We have one and again quality is really poor. Wafer thin back and floors. I've had the roof, back, doors, floors replaced under warranty. The next hutch will be home built.
Oh. Was just about to recommend that one. We have 4 rabbits of our own and foster as well. This is one of the better ones. We've had no issues with ours.https://homeandroost.co.uk/product/6ft-chartwell-d...
We have one and again quality is really poor. Wafer thin back and floors. I've had the roof, back, doors, floors replaced under warranty. The next hutch will be home built.
The run is a little flimsy though.
We like the large bolts on the doors. The others have flimsy small ones which don't feel very secure.
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