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The Rabbitry is a 10'x20' tarp carport that is on a "road mix" pad. We angled the top of each end panel inward to allow ventilation. During the day the South end is rolled up to allow air and sunlight (not direct) into the rabbitry.
You can see the bales of straw and hay at the end. Our feed is kept in plastic garbage cans with tight fitting lids. Also visible is a shelving unit to keep needful things available and a table for posing rabbits and grooming.

This is a view of the 14 holes on our home made rack system. The drop pans are just corrugated plastic sheeting, cut to size and placed 6" below the front of the top cage with the back of the pan resting on the top of the cage below. The drop from front to rear is 12" and allows most waste to drop to the ground. What does not drop to the ground is pushed down the drop pans and over the edge. We rake under cages weekly (or more often, as needed) and spread a layer of "Barn Fresh" on the ground to keep down smells.

This is an example of our junior/buck cages. It measures 24"x 30" and has a solid divider. It has a large door that opens in and up and has a door hanger to catch and hold the door open. Each cage has a metal feeder, a feed cup (for treats), a Nivek top fill waterer, and a plastic resting mat.

As you can see, our cages are of all wire construction. This allows the feces and urine to pass out of the cage and insures a cleaner living space. Wire cages easier to clean and disinfect and do not harbor bacteria as wood and other porous materials do. We also provide a plastic resting mat for all the rabbits to reduce the chance of 'sore hocks'. This mat also has perforations in it to allow urine to pass through. None of my rabbits have ever experienced 'sore hocks' or have ever had a wet behind from having to sit in waste.

This is an example of our doe cages. It measures 36"x30" and has a solid divider. It has a large door that opens in and up and has a door hanger to catch and hold the door open. Each doe cage has a large feeder, a feed cup (for treats), a Nivek top fill waterer, and a plastic resting mat.

Most of our doe cages also have a wire nest box installed in the floor of the cage. We have found that most doe prefer this arrangement. It is easier for the doe to enter and exit the nest and has been a much cleaner alternative to the standard nest box. The wire box uses a waxed cardboard insert that is easy to change or cut down to allow more air flow. We have been very pleased with these boxes and highly recommend them.

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