Today, rabbit breeding is becoming a fairly popular activity that brings benefits and very good dividends. If you decide to start this business, the first thing you need is to build cages for rabbits - we will provide drawings with dimensions and video instructions in this article.
Surely, before making a decision build a rabbitry yourself, you have repeatedly viewed photos and videos already ready-made structures and even thought about the option of buying one of them. However, there is nothing difficult about making cages for rabbits with your own hands; you will find drawings for this in this section.
So let's get started.
You can see a detailed drawing with the dimensions of a two-section cage in the photo.
This is what it will look like double two-section cage.
Unlike classical structures, a rabbit cage built according to N. I. Zolotukhin’s method, it is not necessary to equip it with a mesh floor and a pallet. For such cells, either boards or slate are used. Only the back side of the cage is equipped with a fine mesh, no more than 20 cm wide. This is due to the fact that 95% of rabbits relieve themselves at the back side. The feeder in this design is placed directly on the door. Another difference between a cage built using the Zolotukhin method is that it does not provide space for a queen cell. His rabbit will choose on her own where she considers it more correct. Perhaps the video with Nikolai Zolotukhin himself will tell you best about how to create cages for rabbits with your own hands.
After watching detailed video instructions, you can build correctly comfortable cage for your pets. Having such a structure on your farm, you will not encounter the problem of cleaning the cage itself; you also have There will be no difficulty in cleaning rabbit feeders. And your pets will always be clean, well-groomed and healthy and will love their house very much.
Feeder for breeding rabbits - no less important element the entire cycle. It must be of high quality, accessible to use, both for you and for your pets, and also safe for their life and health.
You can buy a ready-made feeder or make it yourself. A homemade feeder, by the way, is more correct option. After all, it can be made almost free of charge and made in the size you need. The main thing is to provide a place for its placement when designing the cage. A do-it-yourself rabbit cage, equipped with a feeder, will serve as an excellent habitat for your pets.
The feeders themselves are divided into three key types:
IN agriculture There is another name for the first type of feeders - sennik. This design is very reminiscent of a manger for livestock. The kennel can be equipped both outside and inside the cage.
Making such a hay feeder does not require special skills. and skills. In order to make it with your own hands, you need to draw markings for the side walls on a sheet of plywood, focusing on the dimensions of the rabbitry door. And then, using a hacksaw, cut out the two side walls approximately as shown in the photo. 
Don't forget to cut out the grooves on which you will attach the structure to the wall. By using wooden block we connect the two parts with self-tapping screws, and cut out the front part from tin scissors designed for metal carving, and then fasten it. 
We attach any grille near the grooves (even a part from an old refrigerator will do). This is where the rabbits will take their hay.
A groove feeder is the simplest type of feeder for rabbits.. It can be made from plywood, tin and even plastic bottles. There is nothing complicated in its design, and in order to make a similar feeder with your own hands, just look at its image. 
The sizes of cages for rabbits differ depending on the age, breed, sex of the rodent and the purpose of the enclosure. Exist standard sizes, recommended for pregnant females. The location and compliance with the conditions of keeping the animal are very important.
Group structures are used for keeping young animals. Depending on the size of the enclosure, there are from 8 to 20 rodents in the cage. The animals are kept together as long as they have enough space. When the sex of the individual becomes possible to determine, the rodents are seated. It is recommended to keep no more than three individuals over three months old in one cage.
The minimum area of the enclosure for two individuals is sq. m. Height - at least 0.35 m. The size of the structure depends on the number and age of rodents.
Enclosures for outdoor placement are built on one, two or three floors. It is recommended to raise the floor above the ground by 0.35 m. In winter, it is necessary to insulate the enclosures by adding straw to the floor.
Natural materials are used to construct the structure, since artificial ones negatively affect the health and development of rodents.
When designing, it is important to pay attention to the lighting and location of the cage. Young animals need protection from drafts and dim light. Adults tolerate cold and temperature changes better (depending on the breed). But for the winter, cages with young and adult animals are insulated.
The size of rabbit cages depends on the age and sex of the rodent. Females with young animals are kept in large cages. For a regular rabbit, the cage parameters are 0.7 m wide, 0.6 m high and 1 m long.
For an adult, the size of the enclosure should be increased to 0.8 m in width, 0.5 in height and 1.5 in length. In dwellings of this size, rodents feel freer, develop faster and grow better.
Ventilation is considered an important stage when designing rabbit housing. The rabbitry should be well ventilated, protected from drafts, bright sun rays. The duration of daylight hours is from 8 to 16 hours. Attention should be paid to cleaning enclosures. Adults should be inspected during cleaning, and disinfection measures should be carried out in the cage.
- a two-story structure consisting of several cells placed in a row. The installation of such dwellings helps to save space and simplify the care of animals. It is recommended to use this type of outdoor maintenance in regions with warm climates or in heated rooms. The shed is also installed outdoors in summer period time.
It is important to build housing, raising it above the ground to a height of 0.5 m. Optimal sizes the structures are 2 m wide and 1 m deep. Two-tier sheds can be made independently using a one-sided type from boards, slate and metal mesh.
It is recommended to concrete the foundation to increase the stability of the structure. To simplify the care of animals, experienced rabbit breeders install manure channels and trays. This method makes cleaning easier and reduces the risk of disease.
Sheds allow you to keep several rabbits at the same time. Drawings created at the design stage can be used to create additional rows. All cells in a structure are created the same way. A canopy is installed over the sheds. The structures are installed close to each other.
IN warm regions shad content possible all year round. IN winter period The water for the rabbits is heated. The space between the cells is allocated for storing hay and grass. For feeding, waste-free systems are installed that need to be replenished every 3-7 days.
The bunker feeder is made independently from metal sheets. IN warm time years can be used automatic drinkers. Transitions are installed at an angle to the exit. The back wall is solid. The cage has several windows with bars. In cold weather the windows are closed wooden sheets or hinged doors. They are building in the passage between the sheds suspended structure for transporting feed.
For pregnant females, a spacious cage with a queen cell is required - a removable design for rabbits up to one month. The food part occupies most of the cage. A manhole is installed between the compartment. Such housing is intended for two individuals of different sexes or two females with cubs. It is recommended to install a slatted floor.
A cage for a female rabbit with a queen cell, the dimensions of which are 2.2 × 0.6 × 0.5 m, is made of natural material in compliance with all safety rules. Rabbits need comfort to reproduce. correct height and development.
To build a structure with a mesh enclosure for walking you need:
The aviary is used for non-pregnant rodents, adult rabbits, and babies older than 3 months.
N.I. Zolotukhin’s cells are widely known among rabbit breeders. Distinctive features structures are considered:
The dimensions of the cage with the queen cell, which is also removed, are 0.7 by 1 m. To ensure the safety of the cubs, a board is installed in front of the door. The queen cell is located in a common cage, fenced off from the rest of the space with an additional board. It is possible to place the aft compartments one above the other. On the Internet you can find cages installed in 3 tiers, photos, sizes, drawings of which are also available to rabbit breeders.
There are also Maklyakov cells - modular systems, in which you can easily change the cell assignment. The design uses heated drinking bowls and modern systems waste disposal. Infrared heating is used in the aft compartment.
The “giants” breed of rabbits is common among rabbit breeders who breed rodents for meat and skins. The cage for fattening rabbits of the gray and white giant breeds has dimensions: 0.35 × 0.6 × 0.4 m. If the amount of free space and materials allow, it is recommended to build more spacious housing, dimensions 0.6 × 0.95 × 0, 65 m.
The standard dimensions of fattening cages are: 0.5×0.7×0.3 m. Such structures are made from a mesh with square cells, connecting the parts with wire. Install drip or small feeders. During the fattening period, animals should be carefully cared for and monitored.
Unpretentious in content. Variety - a mixture of, and. The size of the cage for the Californian rabbit is smaller than the enclosures for giant rabbits. The variety is frost-resistant and can be kept without bedding. A dwelling with a feeding section is designed with a size of 0.4 sq. m. m. To keep one rodent, 0.3 square meters is enough. m. The hard hair on the paws allows rodents to be kept on mesh floors. In block structures, it is recommended to exchange animals of the same age category next to each other to simplify care.
Setting up a pit for rabbits is quite simple:
It is recommended to monitor rabbits to prevent mating of close relatives, as this worsens the performance of the animals. Availability of water and food is required, as well as regular preventive examinations rodents
California rabbits are fed dairy products, fish and meat meal, and nutritional protein supplements. The variety is gaining popularity among rabbit breeders due to its ease of breeding, quality of fur and meat. Female rabbits give birth to 6–8 young rabbits, sometimes in a litter of up to 12 babies.
Standard sizes rabbit cage for a household are 1.5×0.8×0.5 m. It is recommended to install a mesh door and a mesh insert in the floor.
A cage for a decorative rabbit must be at least 0.9 m in length and 0.7 m in width. At the same time, the animal has enough space to move and play. The height of the cage is determined by the “growth” of the animal.
Housing of the same dimensions is arranged for a dwarf rabbit. Be sure to install comfortable drinking bowls and feeders, and add toys to your pet so that he doesn’t get bored.
A distinctive feature of industrial structures is the ability to add new elements without changing existing ones. The modular design has dimensions of 2x2x1x7m. Uterine sections are also built in. For convenience, springs and manure removal systems are installed on the covers. Lifting lids help with cleaning, feeding, removing babies from cages, inspection and mating.
Thus, when selecting a cage for pets, you should pay attention to the animal’s age, gender, breed, climatic conditions. When keeping rodents on a farm, multi-tier structures installed in several rows are recommended. You should also remember about equipment - feeders and toys for pets.
Rabbit breeders rarely buy ready-made factory cages. In the manufacture of the latter today, much attention is paid to the aesthetic side of premises for rabbits: similar products They are beautiful and original, but they are expensive and do not always meet content standards. It is much more economical to make housing for rabbits from available materials with your own hands. This is within the capabilities of many animal breeders.
The external cage system for keeping rabbits is considered the most profitable and most appropriate to their physiology.
Cells can be produced from any building materials:
Beautiful and original designs for keeping rabbits
Double cage with permanent queen cell
The manger for roughage is hung outside, and the feeder and drinking bowl are placed inside. Sometimes a hole is constructed into a paddock surrounded by a metal mesh.
The most common design for breeding rabbits at home is a cage for two rabbits, developed by scientists from the Institute of Fur and Rabbit Breeding almost 70 years ago.
Main dimensions:
The structure is installed on wooden supports at a height of 80 cm, this is the optimal size for convenient handling of animals. For breeding large breeds, it is permissible to increase the width and height by 5-10 cm, and the length by 50 cm.
The nesting department is set up permanently. Primary requirements:
The cage is separated by a hay manger made of two frames covered with a mesh with a mesh size of 35x35 mm. Mesh doors are installed on both sides of the aft compartments. Feeders and drinking bowls are mounted and removable.
The difference between cells with an inserted queen cell is that it is used as needed. The dimensions of the portable nest compartment are 40x30x20 cm, it is made of plywood. When installing it, the queen rabbit has an additional resting place at the top of the insert box.
The absence of a permanent nesting compartment allows you to slightly reduce the size of the house for rabbits:
A design of this type is called Klenovo-Chegodaevsky. When the cages are not occupied by adult rabbits, they can contain young animals of 3-4 heads per place.
Insert queen cell
The consumption of building materials for one double cage is:
Exterior view of a double cage
The area requirement or planting density of young animals, sorted by age and sex, is 0.25 square meters. m per head, optimal joint keeping is up to 10 rabbits. Based on these figures, simple group dwellings are built. They can stretch up to 7 meters in length; groups are separated only by partitions in a common long cage.
The structure has a shelter 70 cm wide and a mesh run 1 meter wide. Single-tier structures are grouped into blocks for ease of maintenance.
In the south, housing for rabbits is installed with a facade facing west to avoid heat strokes in animals.
The roof of the cages is made of boards with a front overlap of 25-30 cm and a rear overlap of up to 20 cm.
Insulating roof covering can be anything: from profile, slate, roofing felt or other materials. But it is better to cover structures for keeping rabbits natural materials, for example, reed or straw mats.
If you build a plank roof without a slope, and install another cage similar to the first one on top of it, you will get a two-tier structure. This is the optimal solution if there is not enough space to arrange cages on one floor, but on the condition that a metal or plastic tray for collecting feces is installed under the bottom of the top one.
Three-tier and multi-tier designs are possible. But in this case, difficulties may arise with servicing the upper cells.
Two-tier cages under a canopy
A detailed guide to making a house for rabbits, with all the variety of options for structures and methods of their construction, is based on one diagram.
Diagram of a classic double cage
Step-by-step instructions for making a cage:
Cage frame
You should not nail or add anything to a cage already installed on supports unless necessary: everything must be taken into account before installing the structure on supports. Otherwise, it will become unreliable and short-lived.
Using this plan, you can build homemade rabbit houses of any type from various materials.
Rabbit breeding is considered a fast-paying and highly profitable business with skillful organization of a rabbit farm, even on a small plot and with insignificant start-up investments. A novice rabbit breeder can use new models and original ideas in technologies for arranging housing for animals, despite the fact that they solve only local problems.
Professional rabbit breeders do not find anything particularly revolutionary in Zolotukhin’s method, but there are still original ideas. The main postulates of an experienced rabbit breeder, based on practice and long-term observation of animals:
Academician Mikhailov’s method called “accelerated rabbit breeding” is aimed at creating the most comfortable and ideal conditions in terms of sanitation for raising rabbits. This goal is inherent in the design of the rabbit house, which is quite difficult to make on your own.
Application of the Mikhailov system gives good result. But the price of cells of this design is too high, and the payback period for investments is quite long.
Housing for rabbits according to Mikhailov
These include designs fast production and durable, made entirely of metal mesh. But street maintenance keeping animals in mesh houses in the fresh air is impossible in the Russian climate. Therefore, when using such cages, a room is required, and this may not be affordable for the rabbit breeder.
It is quite difficult to create conditions for raising these animals that are identical to their natural habitat. But developments in in this direction are already underway.
Among various domestic animals, special place occupied by rabbits. Their maintenance is quite profitable: the owner receives meat and fur, but gives away very little. To make a good profit from rabbits, you will need to follow some maintenance standards. And although a lot depends on nutrition and care, first of all you need to think about the cells.
If for cows, chickens or goats it is enough to have a simple barn, then for rabbits it is worth taking care of special conditions. The optimal solution on the issue of price - quality - make your own rabbit cage. This is not only cheaper, but you can take into account all the characteristics of the breed being bred and the location. What material is suitable for this and what points should be taken into account, we will talk about this in the article and present photos and drawings of some cages for rabbits.
When choosing a place to breed domestic rabbits and place their cage, it is important to avoid wind and drafts.
But it doesn’t matter at all whether the cage is outdoors or indoors.
In addition to weather conditions, the number and size of the rabbit cage are taken into account.
With normal breeding, one cell will not be enough. You will need a room for pregnant rabbits, their babies and males, and this is a whole residential complex.
Dimensions - the dimensions of finished rabbit cages largely depend on the breed of pets, but there are minimum values, which are calculated based on the data given in the table.
| Technological elements of a rabbit farm | Maximum number of rabbit heads per unit area | Standard area for 1 rabbit head, sq.m. | Dimensions, m | |
| Length | Width | |||
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For main herd rabbits |
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| Two-section rabbit cage
Nest compartment |
1 | 0,5-0,65
0,18 |
0,6-0,7 | 0,9
0,36 |
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Group cages for keeping rabbits in sheds (sheds) |
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| For young animals | 6 | 0,1 | 0,9 | 0,672 |
| For replacement young animals:
females males |
0,15 0,605 |
0,672 0,672 |
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Individual cages for keeping rabbits in sheds (sheds) |
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| For young animals | 1 | 0,13-0,16 | 0,29-0,36 | 0,45 |
| For replacement young stock | 1-2 | 0,22-0,32 | 0,48-0,72 | 0,45 |
The height of cages for both domestic rabbits and rabbits kept on industrial rabbit farms is taken to be at least 45 centimeters.
Size of the rabbit nest box: length – 50 cm, width – 36 cm, height 30-4 cm.
When making cages for keeping rabbits, galvanized steel is used. metal mesh, the cell size of which is 24x24-50 mm, floors - 16x48 mm.
Farmers can take care not only of the housing of their wards, but also of a place for walking.
Photo of wooden cages for raising rabbits
The choice of material, as well as the location, must be treated with care. Usually they try not to use metal parts in the construction of cages. The frame and supports of the cage can be assembled from wooden parts. The choice of wall material is more varied; you can use board, plywood or mesh. The final option will depend on the climate zone and the location of the cells.
Some tips for selecting and preparing material:
The optimal size of the cage - housing for adult individuals is 1500x700x700 mm. If you make a floor from mesh or wooden slats, then caring for rabbits will be more convenient. Waste products will be automatically removed from the cells. Street option assembled with a two-level floor, where the bottom layer is made of boards.
The roof for the rabbit hutch is made of the same material as the walls. But if you plan to keep it outside, then you need to take care of protection from precipitation. Can be covered with slate or other similar non-metallic material. If the roof is made of metal, then sunny weather it will heat up and become very hot inside.
It is recommended to place the finished cells at a short distance from the floor or ground. This will provide protection from rodents and make caring for domestic rabbits convenient. Rabbit feeding equipment should not become dirty. Some have solved this issue by making retractable or hanging feeders.
A little more about the size of the rabbitry. The front wall of the cage should be approximately 10-15 cm higher than the back wall. The entire area of the finished home is divided into several sections, which are connected to each other by small manholes. A hinged lid will help make maintenance a little easier.
It is worth mentioning once again that the size of the cage for rabbits largely depends on the breed, number and location of keeping. But there is general recommendations to any cell type:
Making a rabbit cage with your own hands is not that difficult. If you apply the tips written above, then you can hope for a good increase in profits and convenient care for the animals.
Photo wooden cage for raising rabbits at home with dimensions indicated
Cage for three adult rabbits (for home keeping). Consists of two levels. The lower level has double doors, which open wide to provide easy access to the cage. The upper level consists of two separate compartments connected by an entrance. One of the cage compartments is designed for rabbits to sleep. The other compartment is covered with mesh and this area can also be opened for easy access (great for cleaning the cage and for grooming and feeding rabbits). The design of this cage is quite simple, and you can make it yourself to keep rabbits in your garden.
The photo shows rabbit cages made of wood and metal mesh
Photos of cages with walking for rabbits
Drawings of cages for rabbits and their young
Drawing of an adobe cage (1), a wattle-clay cage (2), a combined cage with a run for keeping rabbits (3), a cage from a box (4)
Drawings of cages for keeping rabbits at home
Photo of one and two-tier cages for twelve rabbits with offspring (dimensions 2.3 x 2.05 m)
The photo shows one and two-story cages for fattening meat (up to 144 heads)
Video about making a rabbit cage with your own hands:
Rabbits are quite unpretentious in care. They are universal in matters of nutrition and do not require special conditions content. But, before you start breeding such animals, you should remember that the animals reproduce extremely quickly. Therefore, the ability to make cages for rabbits with your own hands will be very useful for the owner of a rabbit farm.
On the Internet you can find a large number of options on how to build a rabbit cage yourself. But, before using one of them, you should remember that such designs involve division into several types. A standard rabbit farm should be equipped with at least three of them:
Also, such structures are divided among themselves based on the materials used. constructive solutions. So, if there is space, they will be equipped with an attached walking area. If there is no free space, the cells are made two-tiered. Differ from each other different variants also the design of the roof, floor, materials used.
When making cages for males with your own hands, you should take into account that as the heat approaches, they become quite aggressive. During this period, when the rabbits are kept together, fights often occur for territory and food. Therefore, to suppress aggressive manifestations, adult individuals are placed in individual cages. This measure will also allow better control of the process of reproduction of living creatures.
But when building an individual enclosure, you need to make sure that it is spacious enough. The animal needs constant activity to maintain its shape. If there is no room for it, the rabbit will become fat, which will affect the functioning of the genital organs and reproductive function in general. The sizes of cages for rabbits in this category suggest the following values:
When calculating sizes for large breed rabbits, all values are doubled.
A female rabbit with young animals has completely different physiological needs. Therefore, the house for her requires a different design. It includes two sections:
The compartments are connected to each other by a small passage. It is placed at least 10 cm above the floor surface. This moment is a precaution against newborn babies falling out into the cold feed compartment.
Grown-up rabbits are moved to a house for group housing. In this case, making a rabbit cage with your own hands is also easy. The main thing is to accurately calculate its dimensions.
If necessary group method contents are also implemented in the above-mentioned cell variants. But the number of animals in this case is calculated taking into account its area.
The solution to the shortage free space on rabbit farm there is a two-tier house for rabbits. This design practically consists of two ordinary cells installed one on top of the other. However, it differs in certain features, including:
Make a two-story cage for rabbits with your own hands in accordance with step-by-step instructions:
The size of the enclosure can vary significantly. But the minimum length is 2.4 m. The width is at least 1.5 m. The height of the structure ranges from 1.8 to 2.2 m.
In general, a standard cage of this type can accommodate 4 animals. If necessary, a third floor is installed above the second floor, which significantly expands the capacity of the structure.
If the owner of rabbits has enough space on the site, it is recommended to make cages with walking. In this plan, two combined departments are also being assembled. The front is the standard option mentioned above. The only difference is a special passage made in the back wall and connecting the first section with a large closed enclosure.
This design is advantageous from the point of view that the animal has more space for activity. In addition, he receives Fresh air And sunlight. All this helps to increase the productivity of the rodent and improve the quality of its coat.
The paddock is made approximately as follows:
It is worth noting that if the enclosure is used only in the warm season, the legs do not need to be made. It will be installed on the ground. This option is also good because fresh vegetation appears through the floor cells, which the living creatures eat with pleasure.
Rabbit cage with walk
The minimum dimensions for a rabbitry with a walking enclosure are 200x100x60 cm. They can be increased upon request. The main thing is that there is enough space inside for active walks of animals.
In addition to how to make a rabbit hutch, you should also consider where to install it. There are also several recommendations in this regard.
Specific location rabbit houses choose, taking into account weather terrain. If the climate is warm and does not require severe frosts In winter, enclosures are installed outside. Moreover, this type of livestock maintenance is carried out year-round.
If winters are cold, then only in summer time enclosures are located outside. With the onset of cold weather, they are transferred to a warm barn.
Each option also includes a number of features. For outdoor placement:
When moving rabbits indoors, you should adhere to the following rules:
Important! Also, when located inside a barn, rabbit hutches are still installed on supports. This will reduce the amount of dust getting inside.
Before you begin choosing a suitable material, you should develop a detailed drawing of such a project. Already-designed drawings of cages for rabbits are freely available on the Internet. Ready plan will allow you to accurately calculate the required volumes of material and not miss significant nuances in the assembly of the structure.
Preparing suitable materials, it should also be taken into account that rabbits are rodents by nature. They easily damage the components of a fragile structure. Therefore, excessive savings here can lead to the fact that within a month or two the enclosure will have to be repaired or completely changed.
There are also a number important points, which will significantly increase the service life of the structure and will be useful for living creatures:
It is also not recommended to use it as a frame base. metal corners and cross members. In winter, they can freeze, which will reduce the temperature inside the rabbitry. But the advantage of such elements is their strength.
Based on the selected materials, it is selected necessary tool. The minimum set in this regard includes:
Using metal elements You may also need a drill and welding machine.
The specific algorithm for making a cage for rabbits is based on the drawings used by the owner. As an example, let’s look at the simplest version of a rabbitry, which requires:
The assembly of the structure takes place in the following stages:
Attention! At the end of the work, use pliers to bend all protruding parts of the mesh, sandpaper sand protruding wooden elements and sharp corners.
A carefully designed and manufactured rabbit cage will provide the animal with comfortable conditions residence and will help maintain his health. In addition, the thoughtful design greatly simplifies the process of cleaning up after rodents. But before making it, you should carefully study the main points of such work.
