Update on rabbit condo- window and exercise time

We now have our first window on our rabbit condo.  As Ron was working our bunnies had exercise time in the kennel.  Since the bar that supports their cages is attached to the framework, the pounding was too much so I moved Beauty and her babies int he garage where it was a little more peaceful and used this outside time working with Ron to let each rabbit have some fun time out of their cages.

Roof on rabbit house and a look inside 8-16-15

For some reason, many of my posts were deleted!  So lets back up and repost what has happened at our rabbitry.
First we have the roof on the rabbit house along with two windows.   Rabbits are spending most of their time in the kennel now which means less work because I do not have to clean the tarps under their cages every two days.

We will have a door with a large window area for sunshine but protection from the weather.  The other sides all have windows that open to allow airflow.

Here are three doe cages lined up on the east wall.  Two have cardboard along the bottom edge to keep the kits from falling out.  Beauty is the first to kindle and is due the 20th of Aug. 2015.

Rabbit Condo update!

Hello everyone!

I thought you might like to see where we are on our rabbit condo!

We purchased 8 panels from a man who has some small animals on his property.  He was downsizing so the panels were for sale.
Dakota Ron's son, was here for a visit and helped design and assemble our new enclosure.

Here is a picture of him working hard.

 This is a completely enclosed area that is 10'x10'.  Nothing larger than a chipmunk can enter here!  Now we must get a roof on top because rabbits do not do well if they get soaked.

 I have to say my husband has been very patient with all of my 'specifications' (suggestions from others) on what the rabbits need to be healthy, happy an terrific!  (if you know him, this is one of his favorite sayings)

 Rabbits do much better in the cold than this heat we are having.  I am going out each morning and putting a few frozen water bottles in their cages so they have something cold to lean against.

We are expecting our first litter of kits later in August.  Tomorrow, I hope to post about how they enjoyed running around in their new Rabbit condo!

Rabbit Condo

My husband and I have agreed that a "dog kennel" with the caged rabbits inside is the best way to make sure predators do not eat our fur balls.  We did some research and pre-designed cages were to expensive.  So I checked Craigs list and found quite a few of them but they were all too far away.
What we want is a 6' wide by 10-12' long caged in area.  We have some lumber so my husband decided to build his own.  He now has the chain link and the other supplies, he just needs to find the time to build it. 
What we will have is a 6' high caged area that will have chain link on all sides including the top.  We are still trying to decide how to protect the area from being dug into from the bottom.  He has some ideas and I am sure I will get the picture as it comes along.
He will build me a door and after it is complete, he will put a roof on the entire caged in area and actually make it a little bigger.  He is hoping to use the extra sheltered in area to dry wood for our burner.  So the whole project area might get to be pretty big.  But for now, the Bunny Condo is our main concern.
We will hang the cages from the top of the structure and allow the droppings to feed the ground below.  At some point we might make it a worm bed or prepare for mulch but for now, it will just be easy clean up.  Rabbit pellets are great for gardens.  Not my specialty and if you are interested in more info, the internet is loaded with all you need to know.
Once we have the projects started I will take photos so you can see the progress.  
Since the rabbits are settling in so well, I decided that Beauty and Buck are ready to be parents.  They are both a year old and well past the 4-5 month recommended waiting time.  Come back to see how that goes.
Thanks for visiting.  Theresa