Was thinking of modifying into rabbit hutch (for large rabbit) by adding run etc. How secure is this house? If I changed the heart to a real latch?
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We use it as a rabbit house for two small rabbits, and it works very well. It's strong and secure, and the roof really protects them from the rain. We live in Oregon, so the rain is a huge concern for us.
436335
Yes. We used it for an FFA project and had 5 rabbits whom all fit comfortably in this hutch. Hope this helps!
1937507
I attached one of those dog fences to the front. the bottom door opening is right below the top door opening and I surrounded the whole front with the dog gate (in a semi-circle) and then put mesh on the top. I think you would have to cut the bottom side open if you wanted a run on the hutch side.
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No Juliet. The hutch is divided into what I would call different "living" areas. It is suitable for providing a comfortable environment for one or maybe two rabbits of the same sex (or altered). We are happy with the product. It takes assembly, and the wood needs to be properly primed and painted. Having said that, the hutch meets our needs. (We have one Mini Rex.)
2228823
We have 2 rabbits in our hutch and it is fine. I think you could have 3 and be ok too. This is a really nice quality hutch. We bought another one that looked similar but was so not nearly as well put together. Good luck!
436336
there's a top level & you can close it off from the bottom. the nesting box is on that level too. the bottom has a ramp that goes up to that top level which is where the level door is .so the only bad thing about the top level is the tray has to be pulled out to clean whereas the bottom is a screen that we nailed on because we didn't want to rest it on the ground. that way it could be used for a second rabbit. we also added legs so it could be off the ground. we are happy with it & you should be able to put 2 bunnies in there.
1704175
I use it for two rabbits. I had to turn the run upside down and make a roof out of plywood. I did the to stop the rabbits from burrowing out.
258123
We have the hutch outside the bottom right it's actually a run it does not have a bottom to it and is right on the grass. my husband ended up putting in a piece of metal wire underneath the ground so that the rabbits couldn't dig their way out
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There are little doors in the wire that I suppose you could leave open if you like and attached another run there if it has a top or cover. The left side at end of ramp has a door there. And there are two that open on the front also. I used metal wire to secure mine closed through the little locks when not open so he couldn't chew threw and I wouldn't have to worry about them popping open somehow. But there was no where I saw to attach another run besides the one it comes with. I'm guessing you're going to attach another on your own some how. It's a real nice hutch and my bunny loved it.
1985547
Yes. I would say this is strong enough for small kittens. As I've mentioned in another post on this item, I recommend replacing the wooden door stops with latches if you really intend to KEEP something inside and not escape. I also added a wire mesh bottom to mine (comes open). I tried keeping my rabbits in it on dirt without the wire mesh, and they dug under and out the very first night.
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Ours are about 3 pounds & they have plenty of space. A 6 lbs would be pushing it for the smaller cage. What kind of rabbit is it? It it's something as big as a Flemish Giant you would need the bigger cage.
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I haven't tried that with this particular hutch. The rabbit can hop from the closed nest box area to the open area in the cage. Most rabbits could probably hop down, but too high to get back in on their own. A flat board to the open door would probably work, though, if you want to give your rabbit freedom to come and go from the hutch. I have done this in the past with other hutches.
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We use ours on a bunny hutch we made. The doors have doubled over chicken wire which is where we hook it. I wonder if there is a way you could get a small amount of chicken wire and mount it somewhere (like against a piece of wood or furniture you don't mind mildly defiling). It would not take a very large piece but it would have to be secured tightly so it didn't move while he was trying to drink. Hope you come up with something. Good luck.
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I can certainly see using it for a rabbit. The hole (with top on for cats) is about 7 inches from the bottom so if it's a good size rabbit, it should have no problem getting in and out. BUt you COULD just leave the lid off.
482017
You should be fine. Our bun in it easily is 6lbs and jumps all around no issues. Plus he has toys, water food bowls, litter box on the bottom
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I would say one mom with small babies would fit ok but it really is a one bunny hutch. I set up an xpen for extra room and close them in at night. They need so much space to roam this is a good spot if they have an alternative during the day or special play time outside the hutch. It's a decent hutch but doesn't like to be dragged the wood is soft. I always use another person to move it even though it's not heavy just to make sure it doesn't break apart. Hope this helps
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it may very well work, just make sure to keep it against a wall. i had one situation were my cat did a flying leap across the living room, strait for the claw post and it tumbled over. she wasn't hurt or anything, just scared her. If there had been a bunny inside of it at the time, things may have gone differently, especially since bunnies can be prone to being literally scared to death.