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Figure 8: Showing the set up of the materials used to construct a hutch
4.4 What are the common design features of an Outdoor rabbit house
(hutch)?
An out door hutch must have the following design features
A sloping roof and three solid walls to provide protection against rain,
wind, sunshine and to keep out intruders.
Weld mesh on top of the door and sideu7alls to provide air circulation
and observation of the rabbits by the keeper.
Wooden slated or wire floors. Self-cleaning wire floors are most
suitable as they will allow the feces and urine to go through.
Strong floor frames must be constructed to prevent predators from
attacking fiom below.
A strong door with a pad-lock must be put to ensure security from
thieves.
Hutch legs at least I, meter high are required to deter predators such as
rats, cats, dogs, snakes and there must be rat and ant traps which are of
great help. The ant and rat traps are usually metalic and empty tin
paints can be used for this purpose.
Shutters, boards, or sacks must be available: so that they are put to
protect rabbits fiom rainstorms at wired sides.