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my hutches...

Made by making the individual hutches (bsically a lode of cubes stacked on top of each other)

10 hutches on the back wall are 2ft x 4ft
the four under the window are 2ftx2ftx5ft for the bunnies...
there are three hutches that are 10ft long and four hutches of 2ft x 4ft on top of them...

all in a 12ftx8ft shed...

I also keep a oil filled radiator and de-humidifyer in there to keep them warm...

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here is my out door hutch with ramp that goes down! cost me £65 made really well and with thick wood to keep honey warm in the winter one problem she doesnt use the ramp! she doesn't like it!

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first_time_piggie_mum said:
Teejay said:
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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 :(
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I know that this post is from last year but was this a 'one off' sell from the supplier or do they stock them all the time? its perfect for my two piggies as i did want them to have access to the grass in the summer but would be able to move the hutch inside and put the bottom on for them in colder months :) x
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This is my summer hutch for my three piggies:

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It's 8ft by 3ft by 2ft (tall) and is raised above another hutch so no cats can look in and scare the piggies

It's constantly changing (like, I've painted the outside blue and white and their furniture has changed since) but you get the general idea :(|)
 
Our 4x2 hutch with run under...................moved it inside as the weather turned really cold! Not a clear pic as my camera has given up the ghost so this was taken on my phone. They now have a couple more boredom breakers/toys to play with.

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Access doors are three of the middle grids on the middle and lower levels, hinged by the cable ties and securely closed with bulldog clips.
 
As long as you inuslate it properly a shed is cool in summer and warm in winter
 
guineas hutch

my guineas have a hutch about the size of the ones shown on here but is only 1 layer , it does not have an upstairs or downstairs to it, it has a little sleeping area then another bigger area for them but I'm unsure on what to put in the sleeping area usually i fill it with hay as they like to burrow in it and also eat it , but i have been told the hay they eat should be seperate to where they sleep and they shouldn't sleep on hay?, my hutch isn't big enough for any other place for hay as i have the drink in one corner, food in another and then they other bit is there wee corner! , so I'm unsure what to do, any suggestions please? :) , Thanks!
 
Holly-RPA said:
my guineas have a hutch about the size of the ones shown on here but is only 1 layer , it does not have an upstairs or downstairs to it, it has a little sleeping area then another bigger area for them but I'm unsure on what to put in the sleeping area usually i fill it with hay as they like to burrow in it and also eat it , but i have been told the hay they eat should be seperate to where they sleep and they shouldn't sleep on hay?, my hutch isn't big enough for any other place for hay as i have the drink in one corner, food in another and then they other bit is there wee corner! , so I'm unsure what to do, any suggestions please? :) , Thanks!
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Mine sleep on hay and their fine! Ive never heard that they shouldn't sleep on it! Another alternative is to buy a hay rack which hangs on the metal bars as this keeps the hay off the floor?
 
thats what i thought too as ive seen and heard quite a few guinea owners say they lay some hay down for there guineas on top of sawdust . i think i may do! just finding one because the ones ive seen are usually bought with a indoor cage so will have a look online!

Thank you :)
 
Holly-RPA said:
thats what i thought too as ive seen and heard quite a few guinea owners say they lay some hay down for there guineas on top of sawdust . i think i may do! just finding one because the ones ive seen are usually bought with a indoor cage so will have a look online!

Thank you :)
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You can find them on zooplus or amazon :)) glad to help
 
i have had a trip to wilkinsons today espscially for my boys and have bought them a hay rack! :D :D and a little metal ball toy to fill with there favourite treats , we filled it with cabbage and a bit of carrot sticking though it for them to play with!, the hay already looks tidier , i will still us it for there bedding too for them to burrow!
 
I thought i'd put mine on here....
Mines a 6ft x 2ft and houses two teenage boars.
I usually let them stay out at night (only if it's above 15 degrees) otherwise i shut them in (which i don't like at it's not very big and they start chewing the door to try and get out).
They've chewed it REALLY badly (especially on the ramp) so i've got a feeling it may not last the winter with the cold getting to it.
Cost me £120 from ebay (bargainbillies i think)

Surprisingly easy to clean as the main part of the indoor area (everything but the nesting area) has a slide out tray. Awkward to catch piggies if they don't want catching though.

This was just before i got them when the coop was new and tidy
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and now that they've managed to trash it a little
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Cage Type: Bunny business single level hutch £70
Where it was purchased or how it was made: Ukpetsonline
What size it is: 5ft x 2ft
How many piggies are kept in it: 2 sows. I think 3 could possibly live in it if they were sows and they were very well bonded but personally i would only keep 2 in it.
How easy it is to keep clean/if you'd recommend it: Dont know how easy it is yet as its brand new but i can imagine it would be very easy as the roof lifts and there are 3 doors. Id deffo reccomend this as its a huge hutch for a very low price!
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This photo is of my hutch during a refurb. It now has lino on each floor and guinea pigs in. It is a 5x2 double tier hutch and has 2 pigs per level. Each level provides 10sq ft so is about the same as 4x2 C&C cage so suitable for 3 pigs maximum. I house 2 guinea pigs per level, boars on top, sows on bottom. Ill post a photo of it occupied later :-)
 
obsessedwithanimals said:
Your hutch looks fab Bekkie2308! Where did you get it from? :)
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Its just a 5x2 double tier, not sure where its from as I got it second hand in a horrendous state and did it up :-) the roof on here is made from old bed slats painted blue and the paintwork is now much neater this photo was just mid refurb :-)
 
Thinking about bringing Indiana inside, anyone used a dog cage before? be bigger for him
 
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