Trying a prefab RABBIT HUTCH - Will it work for homesteaders? Pet owners? Breeders?

[@mimimelendez6594]

I have an albino Netherland dwarf rabbit and bought this cage for him over a year ago. I built it myself with no help and I’ve had problems with it whatsoever. The only thing I did was cover the wire bottom parts so that it doesn’t cause any damage to his feet. He’s litter trained so he goes in his litter box so I don’t have to worry about needing the wired bottom anyway. Great cage!

[@johnjanedoe1676]

Not only genetic or sanitary. Also breed dependant. Rex furred rabbits are prone to sore hocks. Every Rex breeder I have owned has had sore hocks. Clean cages, resting mats, proper wire, different types of cages, different lines from many different breeders. And I've bred them for like 9 years.

[@kristinzelenski7725]

I'm glad your experience was better than mine. My polish rabbits fit well and have enough room ( I have to separate, I have a buck and doe). But mine leak!! I had to buy rubber mats, because they leak so bad. The trays just don't seem to fit right. I don't have that exact model but it similar.

[@maritsastuart439]

I like the cage because of how easy you can access every area of the cage to clean. Mine is not made in a proper way so I can get everywhere and clean and I can appreciate it about this product

[@WilsonsAdrift]

The floppy ears are wayyyyy too cute. Omg. 😍

[@MFCBermondsey]

Hi. I always like your little projects you try out. Greetings from Central London

[@leadfarmer73]

Excellent review and wonderful information little sister. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@caviaguianae5419]

i was checking videos to buy a new cage for my guinea pigs thanks youuu

[@aulauralynn]

I was really excited to see you post a review on this cage as we have this cage for one of our rabbits and I really love the cages you build for your rabbits. I was very curious to see how you thought they compared. We bought our cage for two outdoor rabbits, a bonded mom/daughter pair of what we believe are Rex/New Zealand mixes. We thought it was a great starting cage for pet rabbits but not as practical for outdoor/homesteading purposes. I have seen wonderful set ups with the cage being used indoors combined with pens. The biggest downfall I would say would be the thin wood, the construction was great but my rabbits were big chewers and quickly chewed through the bumps on the ramps and the door separating the top and bottom floor. We also opted to remove the wired floor in fear of sore hocks as our mama rabbit grew even bigger. As we expand on our rabbits we definitely intent to follow your style for cages and grow out pens. I adore all of the cages you have built so far. And this is a great review for this product! :)

[@Jesuslovesyou3234]

Are they both spayed ? I have been wanting a mother daughter pair but I breed so I don’t know if it would work !

[@staceyroberts3468]

I’ve been searching for an enclosure to let my beardie have a break and b able to run around a little more. I just wonder how much heat the top would hold in if I put his basking light up top. I know he probably couldn’t live in this because I’m not sure it would keep the temperatures he needs. It does look like a good way for him to get a break and have exercise. Anybody out there use this for a bearded dragon ???

[@wunderin2844]

We have one by them for our Dutch and lion head buns. It’s already falling apart 5 months in. I hate the trays too. The wood swells with moisture and it’s hard to get out sometimes and even harder to get back in.

[@juleswins3]

I can believe it. Definitely looks like an indoor hutch better suited for guinea pigs or chinchillas.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Oh no!! So sorry to hear that. I’ll definitely keep you guys updated if it starts falling apart on us. But hey, for now I have extra growout space 😊

[@apsinthosarts2707]

the little bun buns have such cute floppy ears!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Their ears go floppy when it's hot out! xD

[@danmason6116]

Thank u for the video I was thinking of getting this exact one for are pair but now I'm looking at a different ones forsure

[@Mandy302]

Such a good review. It’s really cute. I’m like you I could see this being for a small bunny or a Guinea pig.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

What animal can I put in my office now 🤔 hahaha 😂

[@Mandy302]

@@TealStoneHomestead No don’t do it! Save the cage put it in you office and save it for sick bunnies! 😆

[@kristinawebb9615]

You can DIY the wire bottom take out the staples and put wut u want and save that for another purpose down the line, if it’s large enough for the adults at all.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

That’s a good idea! We’ve been thinking of using it for quail 🤔

[@arivonto]

I like that prefab hutch!

[@avasinistra]

The one I bought is from the same company. Mine is the one that's a got like two stories and two small runs on each side And then they can run through under the hutch so basically it's like one big run but like on each side. I mean it's big enough for one rabbit if it's a small rabbit. It is really good quality better than I expected when I ordered it. but I feel like prefab ones are always too small for pet rabbits especially larger breed. Thankfully I just have mini lops so it's big enough for one of them, But if I still had my old rabbits It would have been far too small each one of them was they were the same body size and weight as my 15 lb cat. I have no idea what breed they were though. So basically if you have a smaller breed they're okay

[@Lexington-Felix]

OMG YOUR SILVER FOX LOOKED LIKE A GODZILLA BUNNY LOL. SHE IS SUPER BEAUTIFUL THOUGH! WAY TO THROW ME UNDER THE BUS!. HOW DID YOU KNOW MY BUILDING SKILLS WERE NOT UP TO PAR LOL.JK. THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER AWESOME Video! TAKE CARE NOW UNTIL NEXT TIME...

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Mira is a giant girl! 😂

[@2shibainus136]

What is best way to house break or litter train a rabbit my daughter in college needs to get this accomplished

[@kayleeatwell9846]

I think im gone get this one for my Netherland dwarf bunny

[@roberthomler8681]

also i know there is paint or stain made with a chem to taste very bitter to prevent chewing. i think rca or pioneer used it for there plastic knobs to prevent toddlers from chewing on them. not sure if rabbits find it bitter but may be worth a shot.

[@lydiaramdeen6802]

GREAT REVIEW .. but we like seeing you build things lol my Flemish giant made 9 kitts on saturday, 8 died.. that's the saddest part of rabbitry to me. btw what an entrance from EDGE!!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Totally understand - we prefer to build our own structures for sure!! :) I did not get to see Summerslam yet! I still need to rewatch that. But I have some unfortunate news about our Edge (the rabbit) in my next vlog :(

[@lydiaramdeen6802]

@@TealStoneHomestead OH NO! :(

[@gremlinchet]

@@TealStoneHomestead oh no. I am sending you and Edge good thoughts. :(

[@olivermakinano314]

Very cute 🥰

[@raquelmolina8814]

I am we have 3 long earred bunnies & cant you cover thd wire floor?

[@dogsandrabbits4967]

I have a New Zealand white rabbit and I am going to build him a tractor and I was wondering if I need wire at the bottom so he doesn’t dig out

[@TealStoneHomestead]

I recommend adding a perimeter of wire to deter digging 😊

[@alyssamason-wrenn958]

How do use it for guinea pigs

[@faithbuller4086]

Asphalt is The grippy surface on the ramps 🤭😊 don’t you just hate it when a word flys out of that mental file system.?

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you! 😂

[@TheKcd1369]

We usually call it Non-Skid. Its used on stairs and such.

[@leadfarmer73]

Subd ya😉✌🏽

[@brushmountainhomestead2918]

I love that! But I have silver Fox and other meat breeds so they are way too big and raise way too many babies. Maybe one day when we retire from homesteading…?

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Yep! Or if you’re like me, and can’t resist bringing animals in the house unnecessarily 😂 it’s a cute little pet option. Very tempted to get a pet fuzzy lop haha

[@throwinitnhard]

We recently got a female Holland Lop, I think that’s what it’s called, I was against it until we got it home and she became a cool pet. To our surprise 3 weeks of having this rabbit, she had 3 babies while we were at a pumpkin patch. Would you recommend this for 3 bunnies once they’re grown plus the mama? I’ve only dealt with big animals.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

I don’t think this hutch could appropriately hold 3 rabbits. Maybe two small ones if they were given the option to free roam, but not as a standalone cage.

[@artfromjustme]

Can you leave different litters of kits together? Up to what age difference between the litters, can you leave kits together? And how many cages should I leave free at minimum for kits when I breed 3 does? (I have dwarf rabbits)

[@TealStoneHomestead]

You should preferably not have different litters together. Keep mamas and kits separate from one another. I would always have several cages ready for weaned babies.

[@robertfaber6796]

Move the eyelet and string to the outside and the rabbit will not be able to chew the string.

[@offgridgranny1]

Just move that string and eyelet to the outside frame and it will work and be no-chew.

[@roberthomler8681]

looks like it is ment for pet store rabbit like netherland dwarf. also looks more complicated to build than just building from scratch

[@roberthomler8681]

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[@Vivicloud01]

What wire gauge would you recommend for a Holland Lop?

[@TealStoneHomestead]

At least 16 gauge 😊

[@Vivicloud01]

@@TealStoneHomestead Thanks, don't supposed you've got a link on what you would use? :)

[@christopherroybal874]

The bottom mesh is bad for their feet. Recommend a carpet or blanket to put over it for them it will make them much happier and healthy.

[@njlightningbolt]

so my Netherlands bread and my doe had a false pregnancy :(, but it was her first time

[@vttsantana]

I bought a set like that my rabbits chews on the wood

[@juleswins3]

How long before a rabbit(s) chews the whole thing to the ground?!😂🤣

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Time will tell! Hahaha

[@johnjanedoe1676]

Why is the rabbit's ear flopped? Poor structure? I've seen heat make the tips droopy but does it make the whole ear flop? My rabbits don't get that bad since we're in a cold climate.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Poor structure. It was a cull.

[@shellyhinton4992]

Rabbit hutch

[@하나랑비제랑]

Just bad for rabbit's feet