DIY Rabbit Cage Build (Part 2)

[@DJKENNYG57]

Semper Fi, was sent here by Dutch. Retired Navy Here 23 years E-7. Congrats on your U-Tube channel. Your farm is a blessing. Living in Central Florida and learning to raise rabbits here. Have been on a 5 acre lot since retirement. Thank you for your service Brother. You and yours have a blessed day.

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Thank you sir! 👍

[@BrianBetron]

What type of rabbits are you raising? I’m in South FL. I’m thinking to get ALTEX rabbits.

[@randyrhea8496]

Got to say "GREAT" job. Hay feeder, simple idea - genius. I've been all over KZbin looking at rabbit video builds and DIY Rabbit Cage Build - Part 1 & 2 have certainly given me the confidence to move forward. Keep up the good work. You got another new subscriber. Thanks and God Bless.

[@joeyhardin1288]

Need a part three, the rack you will put them on. Also the location, outside, full sun, some, none, awnings, how high, inside, scat clean-up, etc...

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Joey Hardin yep! That’s a great idea. We could possibly do a video over that stuff. Thanks!

[@CharliesMom1956]

@@SawyerRidgeFarm -And I would like to see the nest boxes inside, please :-)

[@nancybeck8230]

I agree. Also adding or a separate video on how to build nesting boxes.

[@CarlosGomez-qv6fq]

Hey mi friend hi from México , was a n excelent video very specific. I stared whith 3 rabbit a male and two female , sorry for my write i speak. A little bit better english than write .congratulations , and lm here following your videos

[@11spitdms]

Sawyer Ridge Farm I would love to see how you set them up, hang them, etc...

[@jeanfougerousse2625]

We love your site, and just what we needed starting rabbits. We'll stay tuned in! God bless you from Moringa Woods Williston, Florida.

[@faithbuller4086]

Nice to see you both working together. 👩🏼‍🌾🧑🏼‍🌾 I like the hay feeder option. Nice safety details too. Good job!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@nancyinnevada2785]

I WAS SURPRISED HOW STURDY IT IS WITHOUT A FRAME, A GOOD BUILD, GREAT LEARNING VIDEO ❗❗❗❗❗

[@lorikodama8212]

I used to breed rabbits for about 10 years. My cages were constructed very similarly to yours, except my breeding does had 2'x 3' compartments. Whenever I ran out of the edging for the doorways, I would go to the drugstore and buy the plastic page protectors for papers that had the hard plastic spine that would slide over the folded edge of the page protector. The hard plastic spine was the perfect size for my doorways, and worked out fine for my cages.

[@whitneyryan1787]

This series is probably one of the best how to videos I have ever seen on KZbin. It was awesome!

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Thank you so much.

[@austinjamar5149]

Hey thanks allot for doing this video really appreciate it. Been watching videos on how to build rabbit cage and at the end still feeling lost not enough information . but after watching your videos am satisfied with this because I understanding of what is to be done and what's required .👍 Thanks again

[@bradytanguay3046]

I have a 2 year old daughter and 1 more on the way. This is really awsome to see you doing this with yours. Great job bolth of you!

[@MommabearOfThree]

That's his wife

[@Songhuong103]

Thanks 🙏 Sir !! I really love 💕 Your Video x 10000 times !! It’s really useful and nice 👍!! Thanks 😊 again… and again!! I’m Song Tran.

[@MaturePatriot]

I gained a wealth of information from this cage build. Too bad the links for materials no longer work. Congratulations on living the lifestyle you want!

[@garybareman8132]

Great Video, lots of good idea's. Also thank you for your Military Service. God Bless!

[@DFDuck55]

This is such a nice simple design that could be adapted to all sorts of critters other than rabbit. Guinea pig, weasel, chicken, quail, etc.

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Duck Landes yep, you’re exactly right. A great, simple, versatile cage all around. And can be easily customizable to whatever the need.

[@susanmyer1]

Love your design. Because of my age I don’t think I’ll go with 15’ long but will be following your design on a smaller scale. Thanks for explaining everything so well.

[@ILUVGUNS86]

I just wanted to say thank you for this video/videos. I made 12' long 4 compartment cage and it works great. Next will be my grow out cage. Thanks again...

[@swizz85]

Thank you for your wonderful content. I appreciate the level of detail that you put in your videos. I appreciate all that you do!

[@IveysFamilyFactotum]

I watched both videos and I will definitely be using this design when it's time to build our cages. I will make sure we give y'all the credit when we do. Thanks y'all.

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Thanks so much! We’re glad we could help ya out! And hope they work out just fine for you! 👍😊

[@WhitleyGrass]

Excellent build brother....Neat and square...I am a carpenter and this design was great...Loved it...

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Thank you so much

[@mariesplace9547]

A work of art! 😉 It's so nice of you to figure this all out for the rest of us.🤔 You know what works.🤗

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Marie Dunn thank you! Lots of trial and error. Lol

[@johnmoore2555]

I love seeing y’all work together

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

john moore thank you! 😊

[@christianduncan9581]

Awesome. I lived in Oklahoma for the last 6 years. Just moved to Japan for the next 3 years and want to move back to Oklahoma when im done here and get some land and some animals. Thanks for sharing how you made your cages.

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

That’s awesome! Thanks for watching our video! 👍😀

[@marycleveland6432]

Your cages reminds me of the ones my dad and grandpa built years ago. They were hung from the rafters of an old chicken house. Brought back so many good memories. I knew exactly what you were going to do with the wire left over after cutting out the door. However, not the shape and placement as I thought. Your idea was better. Can't wait for the part 3.

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

That’s exactly how these will end up. Hung from the rafters of a lean to we plan on adding to the side of our shop. Thanks so much for watching! 👍😊

[@Richardson501]

I like the reuse of the door cut out. I'm currently placing the hay on the floor or in another feeder box. I'll be ordering this wire for new cages this summer. Comment on door, I was concerned about flexable wire and predators getting in. Placing the hay box on edge of the door would make it harder to get in. Very nice video, thanks. Would like to see video on how you gathered the rabbit waste. I'm thinking plastic roofing and gutters.

[@spidermonkey3333]

Very informative and thorough. @joey Hardin has a good idea, you could make a few more parts to this series and.. Keep'em coming!

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Spider Monkey thank you! And we will probably end up doing at least a part 3 showing how we set them up now and how we plan on setting them up when our rabbitry is completely finished.

[@CowboyJudge3006]

Looks great. I’ve been considering adding rabbits to the homestead and I’m liking the information you guys are putting out about cages and keeping them.

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Joshua Cooper thank you! We’re glad to be able to help! 👍😀

[@danielwood2134]

The rabbit cage looks great I think I will be doing it real soon thanks for the great idea

[@cynthiabarrow509]

Very nice home for many fur babies. 👍🏻

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Cynthia Barrow thank you! 😊

[@susanmyer1]

Love how simple this is. I believe I can make one myself and I’m not very handy. Lol The hay feeder is a great idea. Appreciate the trim you used so no one gets hurt. Looks great! Awesome instructional videos.

[@bradytanguay3046]

i am making cages this weekend and am using your blue prints for the cage portion of my hutch. Good info thank you!

[@YolklahomaRocks]

Looks great and the clean up will be a lot easier. Those hay feeders..yes! 👍😊❤🙏

[@virginiareid5336]

Your hay feeders are great. Little to no waste and a sturdy way to feed. Now all you need is a protective cover for winter, unless you keep them in the barn/workshop.

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Virginia Reid thank you!! And yes they are covered with tin and a sturdy canvas tarp for a wind break and extra warmth on those really cold nights. We are in the process of remodeling our rabbitry area, and when finished, they will all be under a lean to/awning, and these cages will be hung from that.

[@virginiareid5336]

Sawyer Ridge Farm , your rabbits will have a great place to live . I know you will enjoy the ease you mentioned when they need to be attended to as well.

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Virginia Reid Thank you! And yes, for sure! It’ll be so much easier when our whole system is these cages alone.

[@wpribble]

Great video! The project is so thought out! I love the no waste philosophy!

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

William Pribble thank you! And yes, it is very thought out, even down to the smallest details, because we’ve had plenty of cages in the past that were a bust. And we’re all about having as little waste as possible. Lol 😊

[@homelessjoe]

This was very helpful. thank you.

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Your welcome

[@katrenabuell2457]

Great cage set up. We are getting ready to build one just like this. Can you show how you hang them and what you found that works best please.

[@paulalee2345]

Awesome video. I love the way u make your cages. Thanks for sharing your info with us. 👌🏽

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Thank you Paula

[@yolandaimgreat1494]

You should market this. Great stuff guy's

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

yolanda neely thank you! We’re glad that you think it is that well built! 😊

[@yolandaimgreat1494]

@@SawyerRidgeFarm I say this because someone will come up claim this was their idea and it was all your hard work. Pray God will continue to bless you guy's.

[@lkbr11]

Keeping it Dutch mentioned you were great people & to stop by to see your site. The best of luck & looking forward to watching you grow your homestead... :o)

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Thank you for coming over and subbing our channel! 👍😃

[@stephenhernandez4403]

Great video love your bloopers you put a smile on my face every time blessings from California👍🏼👍🏼

[@oldman9164]

best cages i have looked at

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

old man thank you! We appreciate the compliment!

[@dannynguyen5444]

Love the finishing look of the cage. And it does looks professional made. Now I would build a stand with wheels to put the cage on so you move it around easily.

[@micheljean3715]

Beautiful cage. Look awesome.

[@vmorganbogart]

Great videos on the cages! They look great & very professional. You did a great job explaining everything. Blessings to y’all & your homestead. Love & Hugs from Vicki in Ft. Worth, Texas 🇨🇱🇺🇸👍😁

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

vmorganbogart thank you! 😊

[@beckiepatrick6900]

Great couple of videos! You did a great job explaining everything!

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Beckie Patrick thank you! 👍😀

[@tehwizeone]

Amazing video, this is exactly what I was hoping to come across! In addition, Thank you for your service.

[@pamelaroden4381]

Love the how to videos you put out. Thanks!

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Pamela Roden thank you! We’re glad we can help others out! 😊

[@ljmike5519]

Great video. TFS. Blessings

[@sittingpretty64]

Another great video 😊 I love the bloopers.

[@marygrace124]

Awesome job guys! Looks professional!

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Mary Grace thank you so much! 😃

[@robertadriver6931]

Love your DIY on the cages. Joe Hardin has a great idea about continuing this series, please think about it. Thank you

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Roberta Driver thank you! We more than likely will. 👍🙂

[@darylcampbell3244]

It came out better then I thought it would. I’m going to wait for part three. How to support it and kits in it. Thanks

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Daryl Campbell thank you! By the looks of it, we’ve had several interested in a part 3 explaining how we set it up, so we could very well have a part 3. 😀

[@briansmylie3425]

HOOAH! not OORAH. Awesome cage build. I intend to use it. Thanks for sharing!

[@AuntieAnn]

This has been so informative! Thank you I hope you will have a 3rd to show how you set everything up outside 👍

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Auntie Ann thank you! And it sounds like you’re not the only one wanting to know those things, so we could very well have a third part to this. Lol 😊

[@cathoff93]

Loved this series! Awesome detail and those cages look so great! Got yourself a new subscriber from my little homestead!

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@danielleterry180]

Awesome teaching vid thank you so much

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Thank you for watching! 👍

[@brandyhamm7435]

When you add the hay feeder to the door do you cut a hole in the door to get it out.

[@pennykrueger5644]

Hello again Vic here... yup, Penny's sleeping. 5:40 Maybe use your grinder to "adjust" the J clip tool ? You know, remove a bit of surface area from where the tool grips the clip . . . allowing the tool to get a tighter grip on the clip :)

[@PaullaWells]

This is so cool. I'm on a path of possibly starting rabbits. It will be another year, but we will prepare next summer/fall. This is good info for cage building. Thanks! And the bloopers never fail! LOL 🤣🥰

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Paulla Wells thank you! We’re glad to be able to help y’all out if you do decide to do rabbits! 👍

[@PaullaWells]

@@SawyerRidgeFarm - You have no idea how much that offer means to me!!! Thank you! One thing I feel we need to do prior making that final decision is to be able to cook and eat one. My husband's favorite food is chicken and I hear tell that rabbit is super close to chicken tasting and texture. Do you know where one could find rabbit meat?

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Paulla Wells I’m not real sure where you’re from? If you were close to us, I wish I could say I could give y’all some, but we haven’t got to actually butcher any rabbits for a little while because we’ve been gearing up for our big rabbit season with the farm stores we sell to.

[@PaullaWells]

@@SawyerRidgeFarm - I don't believe we are very far from y'all, if you're relatively near the same region as Dutch and Kevin. If I'm not mistaken, they are in NE Oklahoma area. We are in the SW region of Missouri. There is plenty of time to see if y'all have the ability to butcher before next fall and for us to see if there are any resources even closer. My only thing is that I want to make sure what we get is what we would raise, if that makes sense. Getting meat from an unknown to us is a daunting thought.

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Paulla Wells I completely understand that! We should for sure have rabbit meat before next fall! And yes, we also live in Northeast OK.

[@ricklawrence9252]

awesome video i love the way you both work together :-) The project is so thought out! god bless you all :-) love the bloopers....to funny :-)

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Rick Lawrence thank you! 😊

[@maureenritoridis814]

The cages are amazing!!👍💐😕🐤🐰

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Maureen Ritoridis thanks! 😊👍

[@dewaynenix2025]

Loved the idea, always thought when I build mine I'd need to have a wood frame. Thanks for the great video. Oh and love the out takes.

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Dewayne Nix thank you! Glad we could help ya out! 👍😀

[@kevinholbrook7174]

Those cages REALLY AWESOME!!! I raise quail and I make the same cages. I have got a couple of helpful tips that would be great! #1: On your cuts with the grinder. I used a diamond blade because it has grinding surfaces on both sides of the blade to grind down the sharp edges off at the same time as you are cutting. #2: On your hay feeder.... I actually don’t cut all my nipples off because I use some of them to hang them on by curling them around the cage! On the other hand I also use (6) of the J-Clips actually to secure it on. 2 at the top on each side, 2 at the bottom on each side and 2 more on the bottom where it is folded up. I hope this would help you out on the next future builds on your cages? Keep up the great work!

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

nice build

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Thank you! 👍

[@charlottesmart750]

You are so smart, good job I'm making me one

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Charlotte Smart well thank ya! 😄

[@alwaysteatime489]

3.94K wow you are getting a lot of subs. Very much liking your channel

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Thank you!! 😊

[@davidj.mackinney6568]

A great design. Love the cages.

[@sjfarish]

Wgat an awesome cage great job guy's and thank you for sharing this...

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Samuel Farish thank you! 😀

[@jimmuse9584]

Well done I’m going to get some rabbits for the grand kids so I’m build one I just need to know where you got all your materials very well done would like to know what size you build for babies to grow in

[@jimmuse9584]

How big is your door and how about your nesting box I’m building one just like it you did excellent job

[@3CreekFarms]

Good stuff

[@ratherberidin1]

What a great video! Thank you for taking your time to make this. I heard you say to make the doors big enough for neat boxes etc, but we will not be breeding, only growing out market pens for 4h(so rabbits will never be over 70 days), what size door do you recommend for this?

[@lisafalor9146]

Great job I never thought about raising rabbits I live in town looking for country land but why I'm in town I could start with rabbits ty

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Yes, rabbits are an easy one for someone who has limited space.

[@richardsolomon8076]

Great video team, easy to follow instructions. Very nice finish. Well done :-)

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Richard Solomon thank you! 👍😀

[@okigator1579]

That was really good is part 3 going to be about the roof and base you set it on?

[@markwilliams3424]

How big did you do your door I like that size! This is an awesome series, Thanks so much!

[@happy.homestead]

Did I miss you adding the feeders after the hay things on the door? I see them connected, but not how or what you did or where you buy them, etc. Great little series! LOVED the live with Jason!!! LOLOLOL

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

We bought them at our local Tractor Supply. They’re pretty simple to attach to the cages once you’ve got the hole cut out for them. Sorry we weren’t more specific on that.

[@kayashmore4296]

Very informative.

[@johnreinburg859]

Another great video! By far the best in depth video of building a rabbit cage. One thing is how do you hang it or do you use a saw horse? You can use this on almost every small animal that you are raising, particularly quail. Hopefully, Dutch will learn something!

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

John Reinburg thank you! And right now we have these up on cinder blocks (about 4 high), but when we’re done with our rabbitry remodel, they will be hung.

[@KCARanchHomestead]

Can you tell me what type of hay you use for your rabbits? Also, do you fill up the feeder or put a certain amount in there each day? Thanks.

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

We only give them a cup of feed a day, more if they are nursing. The only time we’ll fill the feeders is if we’re away for a long period of time, which is rarely ever. We just feed them blue stem or prairie hay. They’re supposed to eat Timothy hay.

[@donaldcacace3841]

The question I wanted to ask is where did you guys get the latches

[@edwardwyatt5665]

Do you cut any of the inside of the doorway for the hay feeder so they can eat it better or not

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Yes you do

[@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594]

Where do you buy feeders? The plastic edging linl expired. Beautiful cages, thanks!

[@videocompilationvarieties739]

Thank you just what i wanted, but i was wandering how easy it is for rabbit to eat the hay?

[@robcaseltine2484]

Great job and the way you two work together is great. How did you attach the feeders to the cage. Keep up the good work. Waiting on next video

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Rob Caseltine thank you! Sorry, we did not show that part. The feeders we bought from our local farm store, and they have little hooks on either side that hook onto the wire cage.

[@RiverMountainHomestead]

New subscriber here, some of your viewers recommended you for reference for our cage building.

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

That’s awesome! Thank you for subbing our channel! 👍🏽

[@njnaj]

Fantastic videos and great job on the cages. One question, do you cut out the inside of the hay feeder, or do the rabbits just eat it through the door? Again, great job!

[@stanhill3980]

Do you cut the door out where the hay feeder

[@tengyang85]

I came here to subscribe cuz i saw you guys from Dutch..🤙👍

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

About Me Life thanks so much for coming over and subscribing to our channel! 👍🙂

[@geoffreyjones2000]

I'm ready for the cooking and eating :)

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

geoffreyjones2000 we’ll definitely be putting out a processing video when the time comes for us to butcher some of our rabbits. And Jacob loves to make rabbit stew!

[@charlesbryant8947]

What length did you make this pen?, how far apart was each separate space?, and what size did you cut your door and the opening?

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

The first vidoe explains all that

[@billgoldwire889]

Where do you buy your supplies wire and etc?

[@kmontesillo]

Hey there, just wondering what size feeders you are using for this build? 5-inch or 7-inch feeders?

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

These are 7” feeders

[@MaryGatdula]

Do you think it is cheaper to build your own? Good video and explanations.

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Most definitely! 👍 Thank you!

[@phatoutdoors306]

The hay feeder was GREAT!!! Did you cut in for the hay? And I smashed the sub and bell!!! What dimensions did you cut in the door?

[@menace2584]

Great info. Do you keep them outside or inside during the winter. What type of protection is needed from sun and rain? Rabbits probably fun to raise but you probably need to take care of them every day. Lots of time. Keep the videos coming. Love you guys.

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Dennis Carter there is a good bit of time invested in them, yes. We temporarily have roofing tin over them and a heavy duty canvas tarp material for a wind break. Our rabbits are always kept outside. Once we get our rabbitry finished, these cages will be hung from a lean to that we’re going to add onto the side of our shop.

[@nealyjack]

This is great! We have raised meat rabbits for 10 years. I have built many cages, with wire over wooden frames, which only lasted until the rabbits chewed through or rotted from rabbit waste. I, also, have purchased complex cages, but was never satisfied. I will build your cages in the spring! The design is perfect, down to the hay feeder. Will you suspend this? Is it rigid enough to suspend on cables? I’m a big fan of your channel. I love seeing a young couple pursuing this lifestyle. At 58, I wish I could go back in time and follow that path. We have our little farm now, but late in our lives. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Also, might consider a remote microphone, as your audio is very low, at times. Great content, however!

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Jack Nealy thank you! And yes, when we’re all said and done with our rabbitry remodel, these will be hung from the rafters of a lean to we are going to add to the side of our shop. They are rigid enough to hang, though I wouldn’t go much longer than 15’ long because they may start to sag in the middle. Sorry about the audio being low. We do use a mic, but our setup is not the best.

[@mindibrake8203]

Amazing professional design! With the items listed in the description... how much of the wire on the roll was left over? After the doors were cut? Both 1x1 and the 1x1/2 rolls...

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

Not much. For sure not enough to make another cage. Maybe enough for a 2 hole cage.

[@hammadliaqat4191]

Nice sir

[@jayjiang]

Hey thank you for the video, really like it. Some questions: 1. Just curious how many rabbits are you intending to hold in there? It is really long, so I really doubt whether it can supports that much weight? 2. Are you holding the cage up or laying it over some ground/stone material? 3. Is that hay feeder really big enough? My rabbits eat like 6 times hay with your hay box size. So how often do you need to fill it again? Thanks again.

[@nancybeck8230]

You might check into using links to Amazon for materials you use in your videos. I believe it is fairly simple to set it up. You will get a small "commissiin" for every item purchased from that link and I am sure your subscribers would be happy to support you and it costs them nothing extra.

[@SawyerRidgeFarm]

We have been talking about getting an Amazon affiliate. Hopefully we can get one set up soon! Thank you! 😊