My Hutch Plan

[Liane]

Right, so I've drawn a plan of the hutch I'd like to build (sorry it was done in Word!).

This is just the very basic level measurements - the space available. I'd need to decide how high each floor will be, take into account wood thickness etc.

My Questions:

• Current I have five girls, living in groups of two and three. I was considering making them a double hutch so that they can all live together as they get on well in their runs. Do you think I should? Or forget the ramp a maximise space for them on separate floors?
  
• How high off the ground should the hutch be?
  
• How big should I make the hay loft, and how high?
  
• What type of wood did you use?

What do you guys think?



Edit: Oh, the top image shows the door design with the locks and stuff. The bit below is the bed areas design - 'bunk beds' for piggies, pretty much. A hidey house and a hidey house on top. Both floors.

 

[Millieex]

Hiii, Thats a Fab drawing. Now for the answers to the questions. I would put all the pigs together as they may not like being so close to each other and hearing each others without seeing or being with them. Also I think they have more opportunities to socialize. If the hutch is going outside it doesn't have to be very high off the ground as long as rain cannot get it. I would suggest around 3-5 inches. Thats all my knowledge.


Milliee x -c

 

[iluvguineapigs]

Hi, I'm building a new hutch too and would recommend using ply wood for the lid about 1-2 cm thick