Pequoda's Rabbit Hutch

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November/December 1970
By the Mother Earth News editors 
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"A couple of the inexpensive coops shown in this article should house your first rabbits just fine: The animals were successfully raised in far less substantial quarters long before this antibiotic age. With a little common sense and a little loving daily care anyone can raise the pesky critters. Just keep them clean and forget the Easter bunny bit. Ask the guy down the road what he fed them and follow suit."

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Here is an inexpensive coop with which you can gain maximum results from rabbits. Constructed basically of 1 x 2 furring strips, 1"-mesh chicken wire and tar paper, the coop is light enough to be moved from area to area before and after the growing season and out of the prevailing winds to a sheltered spot during the blustery winter months. For further protection, either black building paper or cardboard can be tacked to the sides and back.

The floor, well covered with litter, will provide additional comfort for the rabbits and excellent mulch for your garden.

STEP 1. FLOOR FRAME

Cut (and cut 'em square!) three pieces of 2 x 3 lumber, 24-3/4" long and spike to the 8' 2 x 3's as shown in FIG. 1. Then staple on a 1/2 x 30 x 60 piece of galvanized wire with staples spaced 3 inches apart. Now, for convenience in building, set frame on four cement blocks.

STEP 2. ENDS

Cut the following pieces of 1 x 2 furring strip to length and nail as in FIG. 2.

Two pieces 22" long
Two pieces 26" long
Two pieces 30" long
Two pieces 30-1/4" long

Remember, one is for the left side and the other is for the right, so lay pieces out accordingly before nailing. After frames have been assembled, cut and staple 1" chicken wire to the outside surfaces and trim off excess. Lay frames on a solid surface during stapling to make the job easier.

STEP 3. BACK SECTION

Cut the following pieces and nail as shown in FIG.3

Two pieces 60" long
Three pieces 25" long

When frame has been nailed, staple on 1" chicken wire.

STEP 4. ROOF FRAME

Cut the following pieces of 1 x 2 furring and carefully nail as shown in FIG. 4.

Five pieces 72" long
Two pieces 44" long

STEP 5. DOOR

Cut the following pieces of 1 x 2 and assemble carefully as shown in FIG. 5.

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