This is FANTASTIC! I love rabbits! Thanks for sharing and for caring so well for your bun buns!!! 🐇🐰

Sweet setup mine coast me $4000 because I built it like a house, I go in and hang out with them here in Canada 🇨🇦 weather I bilt it enclosed and instalation it I love rabbits I do have 11 and 13 new born ❤

@devangravani8921

2 ай бұрын

Can you please share some ideas? We are making a rabbit shelter in India

Thats a lovey set up. Id recomend that anyone building rabbit housing makes sure its Rat prof. I lost most of my first two litters to rats. It was a terrible lession to learn. All the best

Awwwww, my bunnies would love this. ❤ great job. I'm glad this popped up for me to see. 😊

Bunny heaven 🤩. Adorable bunnies. They're very lucky!!

@farmomma

Жыл бұрын

We really tried to make it a palace! We love these little bun buns

Bobby at 'The Rabbitry Center' uses the tote system. Not sure if that is where you saw ot or not but i know he uses them. I like yhe way you have yours as well.

@farmomma

Жыл бұрын

I wish I had made this video as I was building everything and my memory wouldn't be failing me. But I just checked out their channel, it could very well be where I saw that!

@TheReverses78

Жыл бұрын

@@farmomma Please keep us posted and show us when they have kits...

A couple of issues we dealt with in our first colony set up was flooding and poop build up. I buried my wire too deep and the rabbits dug tunnels in the ground above the wire. With heavy rains, these low spots were prone to flooding even with a roof and totes as am option. The second problem was their poop. It never got smelly because I kept adding litter but it was difficult to remove and built up quickly. I believe this was a design flaw on my part. My area was too cramped for us to go inside it easily for maintance. I would keep this in mind if designing a space because it is frustrating if you don't. Your setup looks great though.

@sabrinanicoara4797

3 ай бұрын

What would you do differently with the bottom of their run to avoid poop and water build up?

@BethOvertonCPMmidwife

3 ай бұрын

@sabrinanicoara4797 We moved them back to wire in our case. But if I kept them on the ground, I would use really deep litter and make sure I can easily access to remove the mulch at least every month or so.

The door lock keeps falling out of alignment because the brace(the diagonal board) is facing the wrong way. You want it to go from the top hinge side to the bottom far side. That way, the brace is pulling the door up, and it will stay in alignment longer. Many modern gates have a tension brace that can be adjusted, so you can fix the sag as it arises.

I have built similar like your big cage and i doubt.but when i see now i feel confident thank you for sharing

How marvelous!!

really nice home for rabbits

I’ve been looking for something like this! I’d love the dimensions and measurements.

tank you for sharing i love rabbits i am in mauricie quebec and here there his 6 month of cold i be putting plastic around for cutting the wind and snow and maybe liots of straw ,loll i just got 5 or 7 bb cant be really sure yet .....so beautifull

I love this, wondering if the does bother each others babies.

Wow, this is really nice and bons are so happy in there. What type of bedding did you use and how deep is it? How often do you have to clean the enclosure? I am building an 8'x8'x8' for my bunnies.

Hi, this looks so nice. I want to build like this .

Looks great, how do you handle heavy rains and storms?

Beautiful! Yes, may I have the dimensions of your set up, please?

Hello. Our school is planning to build a habitat, would you kindly send or share building plans and measurements?

This seems interesting and something I would consider on nice days to let my 2 little guys outside. I'm actually gonna show my wife this video. What do you do on really cold or hot days? Do those little cubbies keep them warm and cool enough on hot and cold days?

i wish i could have one like this one

Looks good

This is really nice! Those rabbits are so lucky. Do you also have little rabbit tractors? I've seen people who mow their lawns with 3 or 4 rabbit tractors aligned next to each other, they move them every 4 hours or so, and the rabbits just mow the grass and also leave behind the best fertilizer.

I love your set up but I'm wondering how the deep bedding is working for you? I did something similar several months ago and now the bunnies constantly dig and mix the deep bedding in with the dirt and their poop. Because of their digging, it dies not layer well. I worry about their exposure to poop and cleaning it is not easy. What are your thoughts?

@erikm8372

8 ай бұрын

Question-Do you garden or have plants outside at all? To make cleaning that bedding easier, what I used to do is simply allow the four rabbits I had to do what they do, dig around, make a mess, etc, but at least 1-2x a week, I raked EVERYTHING OUT. Then that was added to my garden plants as a mulch or mixed into the soil, or topped with new soil even! I kinda miss having them, just for the nitrogen boost. It was easier to just start over, even if it meant cleaning, but it took like ten minutes… and then I would try not to make the substrate quite so deep the next time. Of course bedding can add up. I wouldn’t add it to plants if it’s something oily like cedar, or something known to irritate other plants, but then again it’s mostly just straw, hay and grass mixed with droppings. I would just repurpose that mixture as a compost or mulch in the garden… Not on any vegetables or edibles, though, but on tropicals, trees or ornamentals. Specifically plants that enjoy the moisture retention (mulching), nitrogen & nutrition (poop, straw etc). I mean maybe you could use it for veggies, but I just rarely grow any. I grow more tropical plants. 😊 You can use it right away as a mulch/plant food boost, add it to an existing compost heap (if you know what you’re doing) or start a new compost area-but specifically with ONLY the used bunny bedding mix. That is actually the ideal method, and garnered me pretty good results within a few months, I have to say.

Cinnamon Rabbits! We love ours.

@farmomma

Жыл бұрын

They have beautiful coloration! Nice to hear you enjoy yours as well!

Wow soooo cool!

Waohh they r soo cute 🥰

Very cool

Is it easier to clean and how often you have to clean?

Awesome fencing. But I think they will suffer from sun heat directly as fence is open from all sides.

@farmomma

Жыл бұрын

It's a good point. Avoiding sun heat is a big factor for rabbits for sure. We built this set up on the shadiest part of our property, so the tall trees surrounding it block any afternoon sun. However, it is something we still watch though and I've brought in plywood to give them a shade wall when the season calls for it.

@ProfessorFickle

11 ай бұрын

@@farmomma : you can put a screen-Tarp for seven better shade. on the side that the Sun hits them in .

@sebastianvilla2492

11 ай бұрын

That's is what the burrow is for, the shadow

How did you figure out which h rabbits to put together? I have six does who are.in individual pens and 2 males. Figure the males will each have their own space but was hoping to put two in or three does together. Do each of the does have their own burrow? Do you collect the fences for fertilizer? Lots of questions!

Is it ok to put adults together in 1 cage?

Wow nice work 👍. The channel you're looking for is The Rabbitry Center.

In my experience, this is going to be a high risk path. When it rains lot of water will be sprayed by wind on the floor of this setup. The bedding material will ensure the moisture is trapped in there and stays moist for longer period of time. Lice, mites and other insects will build up. So you will end up with lot of parasite issues. IF you can mitigate rain water entering from all four sides this would work the best. My intention is not to be negative. Just sharing my painful experience.

@Dell-gd5vn

11 ай бұрын

That’s exactly what happened with my bunnies. I did the same thing and it didn’t work out well. Highly regret it. It was just a matter of few weeks before they started getting sick. Now I’m looking for another solution.

@goodingwashington6099

11 ай бұрын

@@Dell-gd5vn it had too be absolutely DRY, ventilated and regularly cleaned and refreshed with fresh bedding. Otherwise it doesn't work

@andrassalfay5869

10 ай бұрын

Exactly my first thoughts, as I am fighting with similar issues. I inherited rabbits from a previous owner, in cages, and pens. Cages are small, pens are concrete floored... both of them are good enough, as I let caged rabbits exercise outdoors, and I deep bed the concrete floor BUT it's just sooooooo much work I cannot handle it with other things around. I am currently designing a rabbit pen with: -big space -elevated flooring, with mesh-flooring ONLY in the corners to keep it dry, let the urine fall through but also keep the deep bedding -semi covered sides, so they can see outside, but stay protected from harsh winds and rain -easy access panels and whole-side doors for maintanance -in-built has feeders and watering system so they can chose when they eat This would seem like a lot, but I have kept them for almost 1 year now, and there are tons of works and routines that needs to be done in a simple pen, and if you miss them, they tend to ruin the rabbit's living conditions as you have said.... so that's why the "fuss" about the new design. I will keep my breeder bucks outside, exercised, cause they need constant attention and daily play/groom/hide&seek sessions too. :D We just love the connection we have with them, and it's also easier to check them out if anything happens (parasites, illness, injuries). All in all, I can say that rabbits are low maintenance, but if someone wants the full experience for themselves AND the animals aswell, they do require a well thought-out place and routine. We do eat them aswell, and we think this is the least we can provide to an animal that provides us with life. :)

@OurWeeTennesseeHomestead

Ай бұрын

​@andrassalfay5869 , did you ever get your design finished? We're going to be building a new setup for our buns, and I'm looking for a really good design

I just started learning about rabbits and rhdv2. Would having them on the ground like that increase they’re chances of contracting it? Looks very beautiful btw! Great job!

@farmomma

Жыл бұрын

I remember when I first got rabbits I was pretty alarmed learning about RHDV2 as well, but we have not had any issues to date. They also don't have any exposure to wild rabbits, so I think any risk should be very minimal/low.

@chartmann43

Жыл бұрын

Yes it does increase the risk. Depends on your location and if any known cases have been reported.

@chartmann43

Жыл бұрын

@@farmomma it can be on your shoes and anyone can carry it in your home kit by walking over it and not even knowing.

@jonas3333

Ай бұрын

V*r*se* do not exist.

I was sent this video for my extreme diggers I got. I already had plans to do something almost identical. However I am trying to figure out a better solution for the ground to prevent digging. I feel like your setup is going to be hard to keep the bottom of the warren cleaned up. The bigger the area the rabbits have, the more messy they get with going potty wherever.

Very nice but I would've preferred having it on top of nice green grass for them to graze on instead of dirt and can you organize it a little better looks a little mess and the underground tote is a great idea for keeping rabbits cool

I would put them back yard fenced to the river they got whole yard not get out

How deep down and how long from tote the hvac to the outside? Exact measurements and dimensions please

@farmomma

Жыл бұрын

It is 27" from back of the burrow to the entrance HVAC. 10" Deep from lid to bottom. 19" long on the box and 12" wide on the box. Hope this helps!

Please did normally cover this rabbits house every day, especially at night, thanks

@farmomma

Жыл бұрын

Because they have their individual burrows, they are not covered at night. their home provides plenty of shade and a cool breeze for them in summer and their burrows are insulated and provide them with warmth in the winter.

Don’t those metal tubes get really hot in summer for little bun buns? Please tell me THESE ARE PETS!!!! ❤

@PupNGaming

11 ай бұрын

unfortunately im pretty sure they're not! :( most farmsteads raise rabbits for meat or for show and the term they use "Raising rabbits" im pretty sure they're not pets

@nowirehangers2815

7 ай бұрын

Food That’s life

Won't they dig burrows n escape?

How many rabbite per square foot ?

What is your watering container?

@farmomma

Жыл бұрын

It's a Double Wall Metal Poultry Fount. Usually used for chickens, but we found that the rabbits did well with this water set up as well. It uses some type of natural mechanical vacuum/pressure to make sure the water at the bottom is continually resupplying itself. Much more convenient, but we do check it twice daily during our morning and evening rounds to make sure everything looks good.

How many does live together in that space?

@farmomma

Жыл бұрын

Three does. I could probably do more, but these three have been so happy together and socialized, I’m hesitant to switch it up.

@aiodensghost8645

Жыл бұрын

@@farmomma for their safety I wouldn't.

@farmomma

Жыл бұрын

​@@aiodensghost8645 For sure, I think I'd rather error on the side of caution. We adopted these bunnies from the previous homeowners who had them housed in an outdoor hutch (which was pretty spacious as far as a hutch goes). But these girls didn't get along when I put them together in our fenced garden. Since we changed to this bigger set up, they are best buds for more than a year going strong!

I'd worry about fisher cats or something else digging under at night but looks like a whole lot of fun and space to sprawl out for the buns!!

That looks awesome. I’ve been thinking about meat rabbits for quite a while. This looks like a great set up and if I get into it and like it will be something I consider.

What about the pool & urine build up?

@nowirehangers2815

7 ай бұрын

Clean it

Plans?

How do you deal with poop and urine

@farmomma

Жыл бұрын

Their poop and urine are one of the best fertilizers available! We regularly scoop and place it in our garden and re-bed their area with fresh straw.

Hidden springs farm made burrows in his pens…shouldnt u have used hardware cloth over the whole pen to keep predators out?snakes can get through the top half of your pen..I love the burrows..

Though the fence may protect the bunnies from being physically hurt or eaten by predators, rabbits can still be taunted and very easily go under cardiac arrest!!

Do your rabbits ever come in your house?

@farmomma

Жыл бұрын

They are a bit messy so we do keep them outdoors but do regularly visit their home!

that is pure wasted space. why wouldnt you make that be 3 or 4 levels? it would make use of all that space you wasted and give them 3-4 times the living space.

@Libbys-piggies

3 ай бұрын

Rabbits need open floor space to run and don’t really benefit from levels

@zzzzzz1039

2 ай бұрын

Youd have to design it to be cleanable then

bunny do not belong outside.

@radamson1

10 ай бұрын

Right, they belong in our tummies and I'm sure they will end up there soon.

@nowirehangers2815

7 ай бұрын

They are RABBITS

@Gymnastics685

4 ай бұрын

They are animals, I have bunnies and they NATURALLY like it better out there.

@amalasyamadas9259

4 ай бұрын

😂oh my goodness!

@paulsbuildingandpropetyyma544

4 ай бұрын

So watership down was a lie ? Lol

Poor bunnies 😢..

@louiselockyer7695

Жыл бұрын

What??

@GlossyLipsArt

11 ай бұрын

I thought the same. Shelter is like a horror movie and besides that those are not outside bunnys but pet bunnys that belong mostly inside to free roam.She mentioned her bunnys are "messy" so thats why they are not allowed inside.. really sad for these bunnys

@louiselockyer7695

11 ай бұрын

@GlossyLipsArt ..... Those rabbits are perfectly happy. They have space to run, to dig, they're safe from predators. This is a massive step up from hutches or cages. People like you are never happy. 🙄

@GlossyLipsArt

11 ай бұрын

@@louiselockyer7695 let me guess.. you also lock your rabbits outside? You dont seem to understand that those rabbits are not meant to live outside. Its like saying a chihuahua can live in an outside cage because its bloodline is also somewhat wolf 🤦🏼‍♀️ i also live in a wet,cool area and i assure you those bunnys will get one illness after the other due to weather,bugs,wild animals etc. Their urine attracts bugs.. especially flies.. those bunnys dont poop and pee in litter boxes which means under their feet its bacteria heaven.. one small cut and they get their feet infected.. if they get ill the bunnies will stop cleaning themselves which means flies will lay eggs inside of the bunny.. bunnys dont sh1t where they sleep and are actually extremely clean animals. So human .. not sure how you get the idea of them being happy when you lay your behind in a compfy bed every night. Either make your bunny happy and sacrifice your time or dont get one. Simple

@louiselockyer7695

11 ай бұрын

@GlossyLipsArt my rabbit does indeed live outside. I rescued her from an abusive home where she was outside in a guinea pig cage. She developed aggression and the owner gave her to me for free instead of giving her away as snake food. So I took her and bought her a massive pen, made a beautiful spacious, dry home for her. She isn't allowed inside because of where I live. Then I got her to a vet for the first time in her life. Paid all the expenses, and tried to rehome her to an indoor home. Failed, because no one locally wants her. After several months I've decided to keep looking after her. She binkies, she flops. She eats the best foods and grazes good quality hay. She is happy. And it's the best I could do and without me she'd be abused or dead So keep making shit assumptions about me, like the idiot you sound like. Indoor housing is ideal for rabbits, but in a situation where it isn't possible, yes, housing outside is necessary. I am yet to experience an infection, since rabbits are tidy animals, even unspayed ones choose certain areas to pee and poop. If these areas are cleaned frequently, neither flies nor bacteria thrive. The rabbits simply need protection from Predators (including preventing them scaring them through the mesh), they need a clean spacious area to run and graze. They need water dishes to prevent dehydration. They need places to hide, and enrichment. My rabbit has all these things and so do theirs. So how about shove your opinion somewhere else.

Im not sure what you have bunnys for when you just have them locked outside in such horrible cage that is in no way bunny friendly and dirty as hell. These bunnies will attract lots of flies in summer and if they are weak due to cold and wet weather then those flies will kill those animals. Thats not wild bunnys 👎👎 would you lock a chihuahua in a cage outside? No shade for them no weather protection no shelter no corner for them.. what if a fox or cat is lurking? Where do the bunnys hide? Not sure why you people have bunnys when you just lock them outside while sleeping in a comfortble clean bed yourself. You mentioned that those bunnys are not allowed inside your house because they are "messy" 👎👎 what if your kid is messy? Locking it outside too? Bunnys are cleaner than most dogs.. mine uses his litter box so what exactly is messy? The hay that falls out?

@heartfarm7028

11 ай бұрын

you are hilarious

@leschx

11 ай бұрын

If only animals could survive outside..

@GlossyLipsArt

11 ай бұрын

@@leschx they do..but not these bunnys..atleast not for very long.

@radamson1

10 ай бұрын

Glossy, have you had your mental health checked lately. These aren't pets they are meat animals. Cold and rain do not kill rabbits besides they have burrows for weather protection. Cats and other predators can't get in their pins.

@meowinde

8 ай бұрын

Girl i completely agree with you @@GlossyLipsArt

That wire will rust, and your bunnies will dig out.