How to Build a Rabbit Nestbox
There are a variety of how-to's for building a rabbit nest box. But, I thought I'd put one together, since this is the nestbox size I use for Mini Lops. This design is what we use for all our nestboxes, but any bigger rabbits (such as the commercial breeds), we just use bigger dimensions.
The dimensions I use for my nestboxes for my Mini Lops are:
Sides & Bottom: 10"(wide)X15"(long)
Back: 10"x10"
Top: 10"(wide)x8"(long)
Front: 10"(wide)x6"(tall)
The dimensions I use for commercial breeds are:
Sides & Bottom: 12"(wide)X18"(long)
Back: 12"x12"
Top: 12"(wide)x10"(long)
Front: 12"(wide)x6"(tall)
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Supplies needed: -1/2" sheet of plywood, measured and cut into the correct pieces. -1 1/4" drywall screws (that's what I use, as it holds the boxes together better instead of nails) -Battery powered drill |
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Line up the sides and bottom first. I line up one side and then use the other side to support the bottom while I screw it together. |
Once the first side is screwed together, line the other side up. |
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Place the top piece on the box, line it up correctly and screw it together. |
Next piece is the front piece. Line it up and screw it together. |
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| Add the back on. The picture below is two smaller pieces put on the back. Normally it's just a solid 10x10 piece, but since I had smaller pieces to work with, this did the job. | |
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| That's it! The nestbox is completed! | I had two does who needed nestboxes the day I made these. So, once you need them, just add the shavings and place in the cage! |
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