Member Gallery: Hutches

[Claire W]

Lucky piggies

 

[lauraboara]

Side-by-side hutch for grumpy piggies

Have just got a new hutch for teenage asbo piggies which I wanted to share.
They did injure one another so had to be separated but I wanted them to be able to chat. as per forum advice too...

The hutch is timber with mesh and solid doors and a mesh divider.
It was custom made for me by Dawson's Animal Housing near Harrogate.
It is over 6ft long and pretty deep with 2 bedrooms and 2 run areas - they also have a generous run in the garden for lawn time.
The mesh divider can be removed if they settle down in the future.
Obviously, it would be better if they could both have the whole space but the injuries meant that was not possible at the moment. Thought it might be useful for people with separated piggies to see

Here are pics - if I manage the links

 

[lily 74]

5ft x 2ft Dandelion Den form pets@home, I have two of these that house 2 boars each one

5ft x 2ft lazybones hutch houses three sows

 

[Emiley]

All 4 of my hutches:

Top 4ft single hutch houses: 2 6/7 week old boars (rocket and casper).
4 Ft double hutch houses: 1 1.5 year old boar & a 10 week old boar (gilly and leo).
5ft hutch houses: 2 4 month old boars (alvin and theo).
Bottom 4ft hutch will shortly house 2 6 week old boars (ollie and niko).

 

[Claire W]

Wow, your hutches look great. I have just seen them on FB but FB isn't playing today

 

[Emiley]

Wow, your hutches look great. I have just seen them on FB but FB isn't playing today

Thanks

 

[sunnypig]

I forget the demensions, but I made this hutch, it's gonna have two piggies living in it by the end of the summer. I lined it with some corrogated plastic, so it's easier to wipe down, but it's not in the picture.

(second image is a little blurry, i forgot to focus my camera.mallethead)

 

[squeak]

hutches

hi guys, we have just got two male Piggy's for our family, i have brought a double decker hutch form " bunny business" and it is great, although having read about the problems with the ramp, now my concern is that my lower level goes onto the grass i thought it would be nice for them to have a nibble on the grass, but all the other double Decker's you guys have a floor in the lower level have i made a accommodation blunder!?

 

[Emiley]

hi guys, we have just got two male Piggy's for our family, i have brought a double decker hutch form " bunny business" and it is great, although having read about the problems with the ramp, now my concern is that my lower level goes onto the grass i thought it would be nice for them to have a nibble on the grass, but all the other double Decker's you guys have a floor in the lower level have i made a accommodation blunder!?

I would move it onto pavement incase something tries to dig in to be honest.

HUTCH UPDATE ~~~~~~

Piggy towers! lol
It's all stable and safe don't worry, theres wood and bricks supporting it so it does not fall forwards.

We thought it would be better up top, easier to pick the piggies up and to clean the hutch out .

Also, it looks quite high up but it's actually not.. it stands level to my head when I stand in front of it.

 

[Piggyologist]

my husband's hand-made "Piggyngtown" for our free-range darlings:

the bonding is over, all the pigs are together; the lilac on the left is the new girl:

 

[lindsay7]

Thought id add this link for new members that have not seen my setup/hutches

http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=38662

 

[William&Keith]

The bottom of the hutch ALL clean and before the shredded paper was added:

The hidey area at the top:

The top before shredded paper was added:

The extra wood added so the piggies can't fall down the hole!

Extra wood added to the ladder to stop them falling off:

 

[Pat Shields]

Thanks ever so much for this thread; I have been mentally planning a larger place for Redemption to live in, and here I see some of my ideas come to life, especially the 6 x 2 one. I particularly like SunnyPig's three-story hutch; I might do that. I also thought of building similar levels inside the dog cage Red lives in now. I want to make some sort of outdoor run as well, but for nearly two weeks now the temperature has rarely dipped below 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, and I think that is far too hot for a guinea pig. To remain in the spirit of this thread, here again is a photo of the cage and inside items I have set up in my garage for Red; I've posted these pics earlier in a different thread.

 

[first_time_piggie_mum]

This is my new 54" Cumfipets double level hutch. It's really sturdy and solid, made of planed and treated timber throughout and the floors of both levels are plastic coated. The bottom floor is removable, so the piggies can have direct access to grass in the summer.

The felted lid of the hutch lifts up and has 'stays' to keep it open. The ramp down to the bottom level initially seemed quite steep to me, but my two GPs have had no problems with it. It helps that the ramp is covered with roofing felt and has wooden 'rungs' for grip. The ladder locks up to restrict access to the bottom level.

I purchased it from ebay, and it was only £54.99, which I think is a complete bargain! I've seem similar hutches for more than £100.

I keep my two young boars in there, indoors for the time being, but the hutch will go outside when the weather warms up.

The plastic coated flooring means it's easy to keep clean and hygienic, but there is an annoying small gap round the edge of the flooring which can trap the odd poo and bit of bedding. There is very easy access to all parts of the hutch.

I would recommend this hutch highly!


This is the hutch that I recommended to my sister but Ive been told its too small for 2

 

[Guinea pig slave]

This is my new 54" Cumfipets double level hutch. It's really sturdy and solid, made of planed and treated timber throughout and the floors of both levels are plastic coated. The bottom floor is removable, so the piggies can have direct access to grass in the summer.

The felted lid of the hutch lifts up and has 'stays' to keep it open. The ramp down to the bottom level initially seemed quite steep to me, but my two GPs have had no problems with it. It helps that the ramp is covered with roofing felt and has wooden 'rungs' for grip. The ladder locks up to restrict access to the bottom level.

I purchased it from ebay, and it was only £54.99, which I think is a complete bargain! I've seem similar hutches for more than £100.

I keep my two young boars in there, indoors for the time being, but the hutch will go outside when the weather warms up.

The plastic coated flooring means it's easy to keep clean and hygienic, but there is an annoying small gap round the edge of the flooring which can trap the odd poo and bit of bedding. There is very easy access to all parts of the hutch.

I would recommend this hutch highly!


This is the hutch that I recommended to my sister but Ive been told its too small for 2

54" is 4ft 6 so how is that too small Sue ?/ We passed our RSPCA home inspection with a 4ft x 2ft pen and this is bigger :{
My heart jumped when I read this, really thought you'd taken the plunge and had become a yummy mummy again

 

[first_time_piggie_mum]

Thanks Trace x

Just looked again and this isnt the same one I posted on here, but it is one of the ones I have recommended to Claire. I think the one I posted on here had an open run at the bottom (Ive looked at so many I'm getting @)@))

No its not me....Yet! I'm away with work quite a bit at the moment so dont want to take any in until I have the time to dedicate to them in their new environment. Dont think it would be fair on them.

I did go and have a cuddle with the 2 that shes seen, although I am a bit concerned as 1 of the other babies in an adjoining pen had what looked like a fungal Other than that they all looked fine. I'm trying to get her to take some from a resuce, but now the kids have seen these other 2 they have set their heart on them

Doing another piggy train tomorrow |)

 

[pollekeskisses]

Flat, 4 floors and storage. Each floor is 100cmx60cm, hight is I thought 190cm? It's taller then I am.

It's an alternate size, regular sizes here are 100x50 or 120x50. I really wanted the 120x50 but it didn't fit in the house, so I've gone for 100x60 which is the same floorspace in the end.

 

[pollekeskisses]

Add on: I forgot to mention. I had level store-bought cages before with wire, but this is much easier cleaning. And warmer in the cold winters. I recommend this type of living space to anybody with over 4 pigs.

 

[Emiley]

I have a 6x8 shed, there are currently 11 hutches in there.

Here are a couple pictures:

There are three single 4ft hutches, a triple 4ft block, a double 4ft and three single 3ft hutches (for temporary housing over the colder months).

I also have two hutches outside ready to move the pigs from the 3ft hutches into after winter. I'm also getting 2 more outdoor ones after christmas.

 

[justagrrl]

C&C Cage

We made a 2'6" by 6' C&C cage that sits in my daughter's bedroom on top of plywood (that's on top of a dresser) this weekend. It's housing two adult girls (Ginger is poking her head out of the house on the left), and three babies. Two of the babies are boys, so they'll have to be separated in a couple of weeks. I'll add on another level (up) to the cage for extra room for the boys at that time. Once the boys are neutered in a few months, they'll all get the run of the cage again.

Jessica

 

[Hemmy]

Oh That's the hutch I keep recommending as he's not far from me - Sheffield

It's a fantastic price isn't for a 7 foot hutch thank you for the info.

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OOOOH we have the same hutch! Far too exicted over this haha!

 

[PennynNancy]

We made a 2'6" by 6' C&C cage that sits in my daughter's bedroom on top of plywood (that's on top of a dresser) this weekend. It's housing two adult girls (Ginger is poking her head out of the house on the left), and three babies. Two of the babies are boys, so they'll have to be separated in a couple of weeks. I'll add on another level (up) to the cage for extra room for the boys at that time. Once the boys are neutered in a few months, they'll all get the run of the cage again.

Jessica

hi, lovely set-up, however your plan wont work, more than 1 boy in with any number of females will end in terrible fights. only 1 male with any number of females, or a pair of males with no females in smell distance. you will need to keep them as 2 separate pairs

 

[NatalieMT]

This is my monster hutch, 8ft by 2ft, it would be a lie to say I'm not considering getting another one. I personally think it's really beautiful, it's been crafted really well and is just what I wanted. I've only had it a few months but I love it.

The top layer is divided into two with a wire mesh frame as the boars can't all live together, I have 2 boars in one side and Peanut the unfriendable in the other, but the bottom layer is open. Currently I have 5 sows in the bottom. My 6ft by 2ft can also be seen in the background that houses 3 sows on the top and one sow and one neutered boar on the bottom. Obviously I could fit more piggies in there but I'd prefer them all to have more space and keep numbers down!

 

[Doeylicious]

This is my monster hutch, 8ft by 2ft, it would be a lie to say I'm not considering getting another one. I personally think it's really beautiful, it's been crafted really well and is just what I wanted. I've only had it a few months but I love it.

The top layer is divided into two with a wire mesh frame as the boars can't all live together, I have 2 boars in one side and Peanut the unfriendable in the other, but the bottom layer is open. Currently I have 5 sows in the bottom. My 6ft by 2ft can also be seen in the background that houses 3 sows on the top and one sow and one neutered boar on the bottom. Obviously I could fit more piggies in there but I'd prefer them all to have more space and keep numbers down!

I love your hutches!

 

[NatalieMT]

I love your hutches!

Why thankyou! I'm so sad when it comes to the big one, always admiring it. It was such a bargain compared to P@H prices though - I just wish the guy that built it lived further up North so the delivery wasn't such a pain. I can see myself getting another one in 6 months or so!

Slight design flaw with the second 6ft hutch, which was built by a relative, it's got a flat roof! Not good in the rain because water doesn't run off, so it's been redone and rain covers made too.

 

[Doeylicious]

Why thankyou! I'm so sad when it comes to the big one, always admiring it. It was such a bargain compared to P@H prices though - I just wish the guy that built it lived further up North so the delivery wasn't such a pain. I can see myself getting another one in 6 months or so!

Slight design flaw with the second 6ft hutch, which was built by a relative, it's got a flat roof! Not good in the rain because water doesn't run off, so it's been redone and rain covers made too.

I'd be keen to have his details if he does courier stuff, as I am considering replacing my hutches next year depending on where we move to, my 6ft hutch I bought online is simply beautiful but the two 5ft ones I have had some damp issues with, one quite badly, so much that the residents have been moved indoors for winter!

 

[NatalieMT]

I'd be keen to have his details if he does courier stuff, as I am considering replacing my hutches next year depending on where we move to, my 6ft hutch I bought online is simply beautiful but the two 5ft ones I have had some damp issues with, one quite badly, so much that the residents have been moved indoors for winter!

He does deliver everything yes, although for a fee! Considering the distance he drove to get to me, which was like a 4 hour round trip and the price of petrol it was very reasonable but it added £100 on to the hutch.

He will pretty much make anything and everything. I was quite specific about the height on mine because I wanted it under the window ledge but he just worked to my measurements. It was a great service, I think I paid for the hutch on a Tuesday and it was delivered the following Monday morning.

I will look up his mobile number and email then drop you a PM, I know I definitely have his number but not sure on the email. He's on Ebay too and replies to all messages there quickly.

 

[NatalieMT]

Doey, I tried to PM you but it wouldn't send! Just got 'database error'. mallethead If you have an email address you'd like me to send the details too then I can, otherwise I will try to PM again at a later stage.

 

[Doeylicious]

Doey, I tried to PM you but it wouldn't send! Just got 'database error'. mallethead If you have an email address you'd like me to send the details too then I can, otherwise I will try to PM again at a later stage.

I got your PM three times lol! I think the forum is suffering from a belated form of the millenium bug...!

Thanks for the info I will def look him up when I am a bit richer (fairly poor from Christmas at the moment!)

 

[NatalieMT]

I got your PM three times lol! I think the forum is suffering from a belated form of the millenium bug...!

Thanks for the info I will def look him up when I am a bit richer (fairly poor from Christmas at the moment!)

Oops! It has been a little crazy as of late, maybe I got a bit happy with the send button.