Posted: 11/12/2007 8:13:17 AM EDT
| i was in town and saw dog kennels, one is 10' x 10'. my thought is to put my rabbit cages inside the dog kennel to keep them safe from things other than me that want to eat them. i think i can fit 10 cages inside it. think it will work to keep out coyotes and other critters? |
That is a genius idea. As to the OP I think it depends most on what type of critters are trying to get at your rabbits. If they are mainly coyotes and the like then the kennel would more than likely work. James |
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Like to take credit, but I've seen alot of other folks do it first. I let the manure build up to 16-20" underneath: really doesn't have an odor, or cause any problems (dirt floor in stalls). Gives me a BUMPER crop or worms,and generates some heat. That particular barn is block,and built into a bank,so it stays pretty warm,esp with horses in it. Every week or so, we toss a few forks of the deeper manure out for the chickens-keeps them occupied and they love the worms,etc in there. More free protein/recycling.  I'm taking down a really crappy "barn" for someone as soon as deer season is over. It's sided with T111 and most of the framing is decent, so I'll keep most of it for reuse. Going to build a small building for my kids' new rabbits. They took some of the money they earned from the local county fairs and bought some foo-foo rabbit breeding stock. They also sold a good number of rabbits,and saw what the show/pet ones bring  Now they want in!On second thought, I may put theirs in the horse barn,and keep our meat rabbits out in the new building, where it might be cooler/draftier. Had 3 more litters this past week,so things are hopping! I know I post this alot, but EVERYONE should be raising rabbits,esp the folks here. No odor, no noise, very prolific, with a great feed conversion rate. Great way to get your feet wet in raising and butchering livestock with a minimal investment of time,money,effort. Start out with a buck and two does, then look out! We use them in place of chicken in many recipes:usually have it at least twice a week. |