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Figure 7: Hutch set up for one male and two female rabbits
4.3 Materials used in the construction of rabbit houses?
a There is a variety of timber that can be used as poles of the rabhit
houses. It is important tl ?at the I: : treated to protc :ct them from
mites. Eucalyptus poles i are stror an be u$ ;ed and the bigger the
pole the longer it will last.
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0 The timl )er used I can be any type and will strongly depend on the
amount of .. mon ley available. The stronger the timber, the more
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expensive ~t WIII be. The timber used should be of the following sizes:
lin x 12in x 14 feet and 2in x 12'' x 14 feet
The roof can be made of tins, iron sheets or wood. It is very important
that the material used is able to protect rabbits from sunshine and ram
The wall can be made out of concrete or wood. If wood is used, it must
be the strong type which can protect the rabbits against predators and
thieves.
r The flool made ot
(mesh) which enables
. droppings to pass tnrougn easily.
The hutch must have a door with latches and hinges
The materials used should be those which are readily available and cheap.
The hutch must be strong enough to withstand damage from hungry dogs
and thieves. Common materials are eucalyptus or "musambya" for the
frames and legs while "Kirundu" timber is used for the walls.
Figure 8 shows the set up of the material in the construction of the hutch;