Tomsmum
Junior Guinea Pig
There seems to be no point in worrying about insulating the hutch when there are big windows at the front! Obviously it needs to be something see through.. Perspex? Any ideas where I can get small pieces cut?
Covering The Windows Of The Hutch For Warmth.
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lawz
Junior Guinea Pig
I think due be surprised how much insulation does help although i see your point.
Maybe instead of perspex get some clear strong plastic bags and using drawing pins secure it to doors, this will allow flexibility around bottles and easy to cut holes for aeration.
then on the warmer days you can fold it up so front is completely open.
On my double tier my dad basically put thick clear plascti bags (not the shopping bags) but other bags i use for work down each end, then got tongue and groove wood, and put that over the top so 2 layers of wood with plastic in-between, and then the tarp hangs down the back and nailed in and over hang at front to completely cover front of a night, he fitted a frame across the top at front so when rains i can pull frame out, roll the tarp up and over it and it creates a canopy thus keeping them dry.
Provided with cozies, hay, and the snuggle safe heat pads should be cozy - obviously on the terrible days lie just keep them covered
Maybe instead of perspex get some clear strong plastic bags and using drawing pins secure it to doors, this will allow flexibility around bottles and easy to cut holes for aeration.
then on the warmer days you can fold it up so front is completely open.
On my double tier my dad basically put thick clear plascti bags (not the shopping bags) but other bags i use for work down each end, then got tongue and groove wood, and put that over the top so 2 layers of wood with plastic in-between, and then the tarp hangs down the back and nailed in and over hang at front to completely cover front of a night, he fitted a frame across the top at front so when rains i can pull frame out, roll the tarp up and over it and it creates a canopy thus keeping them dry.
Provided with cozies, hay, and the snuggle safe heat pads should be cozy - obviously on the terrible days lie just keep them covered
Veggies Galore
Senior Guinea Pig
The hutch covers for sale on websites have a clear plastic front - with a few air holes
Tomsmum
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Thanks both, Piggyowner I thought of that but as the hutch is homemade it's unlikely bought covers will fit well, but will check!
Thick clear bags is a good idea.. Will have a search for some
Thick clear bags is a good idea.. Will have a search for some
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I've just got a shower curtain that is stuck on to the top of the wooden frame round the roof. It can then just be dropped down over the front when needed. Weight it down with either bricks or fix a wooden baton to the bottom to act as a weight.
You could get perspex windows made but you must have at least a few fingers width uncovered at the top of the mesh on each door, for air flow. Plus you'd need to come up with a solution for attaching a water bottle.
You can get those hutch covers made to measure. Google "hutch covers rabbits united forum" and hopefully you'll get up a thread telling you who the eBay man is who makes them any size you want.
You could get perspex windows made but you must have at least a few fingers width uncovered at the top of the mesh on each door, for air flow. Plus you'd need to come up with a solution for attaching a water bottle.
You can get those hutch covers made to measure. Google "hutch covers rabbits united forum" and hopefully you'll get up a thread telling you who the eBay man is who makes them any size you want.
Tomsmum
Junior Guinea Pig
That would be very kind thank you.
gingy pig
Junior Guinea Pig
I've got a glass clear tarp, works realy well & covers whole hutch.
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