Getting my first Rabbits this Saturday

[Mikedero1]

I am gettign 3 does and 1 buck this weekend the Buck is a Dutch and the does are dutch and nz crosses.

I am building their cages tonight and until spring they are staying in our basement. AS we are buried under 4 feet of snow and I can not get out there to build one yet.


I can not wait

 

[GLENMAR]

You will love them. :bun

 

[alsea1]

How fun. You will soon have many rabbits.
LOL

 

[Mikedero1]

Well we are picking them up on Sunday as I have still a ton of work to get done. Once I get them in I will post pictures of them.

Also a question regarding cage sizes

For my Buck I was going to make the Cage 30X32 and for the does 30X36 and both 24 tall. is that a good size? I rather go on the larger side they are goign to be all wire cages

This is how I am going to make my hutchs

 

[GLENMAR]

Those cage sizes sound big enough.

 

[Mikedero1]

I started a website a few days ago, we are starting our own little Urban Farm. I will be doing Rabbits of course along with Chickens, Quail and Ducks. As well as a ton of herbs and Spices. Right now to kick off the site I am having a contest all you have to do is comment on the Lip Balm blog and on 2/28/2013 there will be a drawing for free samples. they are handmade, We will also be doing Goat Milk soap, Hand lotions, Lip Balms and a ton of other stuff. Not sure on the rules of this site as some forum boards dont allow. but it will be on my signature soon enough.

I have another question TSC had the 5 pound feeders on sale for 4.99 so I bought them and they look way to big to go on the cages anyone else use them this big?



http://www.mjsurbanfarm.com/default.html

 

[nawma]

Good luck Mike. You will no doubt enjoy your rabbit venture.

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

Those are very nice cages! You could probably put them closer together, ie do two under every 4' x 8' sheet of plywood...

Good sizes too. I like AT LEAST 30" x 36" for the does, bigger is better; with the doe, the babies, the nestbox, and a ice water bottle even the big cages can get pretty crowded. Especially if you have a large size rabbit breed.

 

[Citylife]

I agree with whitemountainranch... you do not need them to be built quite that well. There is No need for the room in between, you could hang another row under your currant cages and eliminate a few 2x4's.
I recommend asking around....... as there are many of us who have spent a grand for one egg or one rabbit meal. Dont waste money like we all have.......... ask for our help.

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[BYJR1434]

yes, i totally agree, thats what we are here for, so people who start up can learn from our mistakes as we have. The rabbit and farming community is strong, and people on byh are some of the nicest people who just want to make it easier for others. A small stable 8'-10' frame that the cages could set on would suit much better as you could maximize space while still providing perfectly for em. wood easily absorbs urine, so less is better.
Welcome an good luck with your ventures.