Hey there, Bless you for sharing amazing how to raise rabbits n quail on a Budget. I saw a large shelf unit you repurposed, love to see how to adapt for rabbits Just getting my feet wet with 5 adults 8 kits n 2 deliver in couple of weeks.🙏 Next quail for egg's n. Meat. We Appreciate you for Paying it Forward!!!!
Can I just say that I love how you left out all the useless chit-chat and got straight to the point made it very short and sweet, showed me everything I needed to know and didn't waste any of my time.. thank you and good job sir
Great video. I’ve never build cages so take this with a grain of salt, but without of a second pair of hands a zip tie or two might come in handy for attaching the top and bottom.
i think i have watched every rabbit cage/hutch video online and this is hands down the best. Full description on build and actual set up. Great video. Ill be adding cages like this to my current set up.
Excellent video on how to do it goes through every aspect without rambling on as I've said before Chris your instructional videos are by far the best on youtube. Keep it up. Kieran from Scotland.
I build my cages about the same way except for the hinged door. What I don't do is the tarp underneath. Excellent Idea!!! I will see how I go about doing it. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a nice set up. The tarp has worked well for me but if I had it away from my house it would be easier to just let everything fall to the ground and shovel it up from time to time.
Great video, thank you. I am going to try this but with one small edit, when i make the floor I will make it 2" bigger all around and bend that 2" up 90 degrees all around, then attach the walls. Safety strip already included and the bend will add stability.
Great video!! Some people will obviously be upset by the fact it’s wire. Don’t let em get ya down. wire is definitely not bad. I use it myself and my bunnies are fine. I have a Rabbitry. Thanks so much for putting this video up!! Great way for my to save money and still provide my fluffers wonderful cages. (If I get slammed by the fact I use wire cages, don’t bother, I won’t read em.)
Thanks so much for the kind comments. And I don't let the people slamming me for wire cages get to me either. I know my rabbits are content and healthy.
Great video and keep making them. Ignore the haters. You have provided your meat rabbits with a clean environment that is safe from predators. The wire floor is the best solution to keep them from wading through their own waste. The people that think this is inhumane should spend a little time walking through sewage. Great thinking using the tarp to channel the waste. I have raised lots of rabbits in the past but have always built wood framed hutches and was looking at building all wire hutches this go round because like you said, they will eat anything they can get their mouths on. Your rabbits are obviously happy, healthy, and well cared for which is what we should all want till harvest. Keep up the good work and good luck on your road to self sufficiency.
Donavan Mahan you idiot the metal floor will hurt its feet the cage is tiny they can’t reach the hay the water bottle your suppose to use a water bowl and there poo is only half digested they need to eat it and digest it twice
Clean rabbit? If they walk on wire they can get sore hocks that will get infected if not treated and if they don’t notice u have a dead and bacteria infected rabbit
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! Such a detailed video so my sister and I can now re-do her entire rabbitry she has for breeding. I am so glad came across this video.
@@maryamkamran3267 very true man , this guy has no clue. If you are using a wired floor you need to at least put one wooden block where the rabbit can rest without hurting his feet.
This is a good video on making good cages for rabbits. I am getting ready to replace a few cages an will use your video as an example. Thanks for sharing.
Nice video. I learnt alot from your video. Thanks a million. I made one myself after seeing your video. One thing which I wanted to add is that the door should open out wards, that way predators like cats etc will not be able to open it by just pushing them. Anyway, you did a great job by guiding us. You indeed are a pet lover.
Thanks so much for the kind comments. I am not against having the door open out but I prefer mine to open inward. as you said, opening out keeps predators from pushing it open, opening in keeps rabbits from pushing it open and that is a bigger problem than predators for me. Either way though, if you find that it doesn't work for you one way you can always take it off and put it the other way. Pretty easy to change the door position after it is built.
I like outwards myself, but I've had both, actually still do lol... but it's a personal preference... I have predator problems... but if you put clips on your cage gates nether, escape artist bunnies, there are a lot of them lol, or predators can't get them. Win-win. I do my cages different but again personable preference great video, it's all about giving it a good solid design abs education... and you do a solid version of that, great job...
This is the video I watched before I built my first cage, I have been checking out your channel or info on stuff I am doing now and thought I would come back and make a post saying I am thankful you showed me how to use a 2x4 and hammer to bend the wire cage. Thanks dude.
Thank you for this wonderful video! I understand some people on here think they are helping the animals by telling you wire cages are bad for them but they just don't understand
I like the video. They make little plastic strips you can put over the sharp edges on the inside of the door - but I do it a little differently. I cut my doors out with the long piece of wire still attached to the cage - and then I bend it out and back to the cage so I don't have any sharp edges. I do the same thing with the door piece - using the bends on the top as the hinges rather than J clips. I used to build them with wooden frames - but even with no wood below they'll pee on the wood sides, and it will hold the smell.
good suggestions. I have done some of that too. I have wood in my shed but it is not in direct contact with them and is covered by a tarp as high as they pee.
Hello & Thank u! Thank u sooo much 4 this informative video... exactly what I was looking 4. I've used NO ZINC (NO galvanized) Stainless steel 304 mesh wire as I'm building a much bigger cage 4 my bird & zinc is TOXIC but other that and using j clips (as I can't find them without zinc!!!!! So I got SS hog rings) I'm using your technique. This visual was exactly what I needed 2 make my own affordable safe cage. I will have a LOT Of dremeling 2 do though 2 make it safe. This brings me 2 my one question... u didn't show a whole lot of u cutting the wire & it look me hours 2 just cut the one side & I think I messed up the last vertical bar in my struggles. Please tell me what tool(s) u recommend 2 get thru the project. I need something good before I can move onto trying 2 cut the floor & top and finally door. Thank u everything & I'd really appreciate recommendations 4 the best wire cutters so my baby can have a really nice giant cage!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for watching. I am glad that you found this video helpful. I just use a regular pair of wire cutters to cut my wire. You may wan to look into getting something like bolt cutters to make it a little easier. Something like this maybe. www.amazon.com/WORKPRO-W017004A-Cutter-Bi-Material-Molybdenum/dp/B015W3BAW6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=bolt+cutters&qid=1556620765&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
Just built some cages following your plans. Thanks for the great information. I do have one question, can I mount them on the wall in my shed? It has 3 windows, not much insulation. Was going to put fans in each window for summer months. I live in southeast mo. And as you know the summers are not usually fun. Just wondering if I can use my already built shed or if I should build a lean to type structure to house them outside instead. Thanks again sir.
Sorry for the slow response. I would personally build a lean to on the side of the shed and put them outside but if you want to put them inside with fans in the summer I am sure it would work just fine. Good airflow is the key. Another thought is you could insulate the shed and put a window AC unit in for the summer.
Hi, do you put a blanket or anything on the bottom of the cage? If not you should because rabbit paws don’t have padding so they can get really sore on wire bottomed cages
soldierwillis I am glad that you found it useful. I build quail cages very similar. Check out my video on quail and you can see how i do them. You can make them out of hardware cloth and save a significant amount of money. th-cam.com/video/zIGR8ThgpFE/w-d-xo.html
We are looking to find meat rabbits to add to our home grown meat. I love the easy and not so expensive cages you built and you were on target to explain each step. Great job!
Great video, very helpful. Can you post a link to the pliers you use? A lot of us only can find the ones at tractor supply that only have one prong instead of two. Thanks
+Lou Balestriere I bought my resting mats from Tractor supply (specifically made for that purpose) but pretty much anything would work. I would stay away from treated lumber of course (bunnies like to chew). I know lots of people use ceramic tiles in the summer to help with cooling. I don't think it is really necessary to fix them to the bottom of the cage unless you are having some kind of problem. My rabbits like to move things around their cage and that is fine with me. I hope that helps.
Question for you, I haven't built wire cages in a LONG time. Got out of raising rabbits a couple decades ago. Right now, I'm fostering kittens for the local animal shelter and the best cage to do that with is a Ferret Nation. Actual cage dimensions of a ferret nation are 48" H X 36" W X 24" D. I am toying with the idea of building an all wire cage to that dimension. It will have a floor with a hole cut in it j-clipped in at 24" up. It will have two additional 18" wide shelves j clipped in as well, I'd go with opposite sides to add more support. Do you think it would hold up? I'll use shelf liners so I don't have kitten feet falling through the wire. Plan was to use 1" X 2" mesh at 14 gauge. I could build 3 cages to those dimensions, buy dog crate trays and buy furniture dolly's to put them on and STILL save $50 over the price of buying ONE ferret nation. Tempted to go for broke and try it.. lol I guess basically it's two 24 X 36 cages on top of each other sharing a floor/roof. Wish I could find 12 gauge, I know that would do it.
I have never tried to put a shelf in a cage. I am not sure how well it would hold up in the long run and I would be concerned with bunnies urinating and defecating on bunnies below them. If it was me, I would just build multiple cages at 18 inches high but that is just me. If you are having good luck with the current cage set up, it sounds like your plan is pretty similar and should work.
i did have a question on the water bottle....where can you find that kind at? all the pet stores weve gone to only have the little ball kind. which leaks at times inside the cage. would love to get that kinda water bottle for our rats but in a smaller size maybe. thanks. :)
You can look on amazon for them. If you have an outside set up i would suggest an automatic watering system. Much for efficient. I did a video on mine and you can see it here. th-cam.com/users/edit?o=U&video_id=4QTRyDN6RIA
Slightly Rednecked Quick question if you don't mind. I was running the numbers, and it seems to me that there is not a big difference between creating the cages with, 1x1 galvanized wire or 1/2 x 1 galvanized wire, less than $4. I would like to learn to build the cages myself, but I may need only 3 to get started. I was thinking that it would be better to use the smaller wire for everything. Do you think this is a good idea or is there any reason (apart from the $3-$4 dollar difference) why you would prefer to use the 1x1 wire for the sides and top of the cage? Thanks!
Learn How to Speak Spanish Online Fast! really there is no reason you couldn't build the entire cage with smaller wire. For me it has to do with price. I don't remember the exact figures but the smaller wire is significantly more expensive. You might want to double check the roll of wire you are looking at. I know that the smaller wire came in smaller length rolls so if you are just comparing the price for the roll of wire you may be mistaken on your figures. Hope that helps.
Question is 1/2 by 1/2 wire to small to allow rabbit pellets to pass through floor I got a whole bunch laying around and wonder if it is ok to use for floors Thanks great video John
John Webb I am so sorry about the slow reply here. To answer your question, I really am not sure. I haven't tried it. I would think that it would allow most droppings to pass through but you may end up with some not passing through. If i had some laying around I would try using it and if it doesn't work it is easy enough to replace. Heck, if nothing else it can be used for the roof and save you some there. There is no reason you can't use it for the sides either. I just use bigger wire for the sides because it is cheaper. You would have to do some cutting to make room for water bottles to poke through and stuff but would save you having to buy wire so why not.
Can you please tell me the name brand of your nipple water bottles for your rabbits? I am not having any luck with the water bottles with the ball and all I can find are water bottles with plastic nipples, which the rabbits will chew on. Love how well you explained the cage making and now going over to what how you made your nesting boxes. We are new to raising rabbits and my daughter is in Ag Mechanics so can make the boxes for us to use in the near future for our first litter. We have both learned so much from watching your videos. Thank you so much!
Great video! I like everything about it. Just wondering about the piece of untreated wood at the end of the video. Does it matter what type of wood? Is the wood for their teeth? Just wondering about the purpose of the wood. And also the plastic platform in the cage, for sleeping? Does the rabbit droppings and urine smell bad? I have close neighbours. Thanks for all your knowledge and teaching others. Greatly appreciated.
The wood is for them to chew on. You want to avoid cedar and treated wood but just about anything else is ok. And the plastic is a resting mat for them to get off of the wire if they want to. Rabbit manure does have a little bit of a smell. Not so bad if it is dry but a little stronger if it is wet. I don't find it to be a big issue and none of my neighbors have every complained. It isn't really that strong of a smell and doesn't seem to carry far like chicken manure does.
@@Slightlyrednecked Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. Great information. I have 6 kids. We live in Canada. We want to start breeding rabbits. Your channel is so helpful. Thanks for helping us. Now we have to build cages and find breeders. Thanks again. God bless.
Veronica Oberst, for some reason I am unable to reply to your comments but I wanted to say thank you for commenting. Good suggestion about the door molding just make sure you don't use something that would harm the rabbits if they chew it up (or should I say when they chew it up). As far as your question about Flemish giants, I have no problem with my New Zealand whites and a full litter but I would say that the total weight I have had in them at one time was probably around 50 pounds (full litter of 8 week old rabbits). I didn't notice any problems with the stability. With that being said you probably want to build it much bigger for Flemish Giants and may need to add extra support for that reason. I would avoid using wood on the floor supports though, it soaks things up and is impossible to clean. You might look at metal conduit supports some where in the middle of the cage though. Just a thought.
It doesn't matter it's bad for their feet they get sore hocks very easily and look up " Are wire bottomed cages ok for rabbits" it's very bad for them and if u change their litter box then they won't get problems with heir it's wet and they should a have a little area as a litter box but really hey should be free ranging in a room
John Blobe Look up the ARBA (American Rabbit Breaders Association) guidelines for rabbit cages. You will see that wire cages are fine by them. Quoted from their recommendations: "Cages with either solid floors or a resting board, for those enclosures with wired bottoms, may need to be provided for those animals prone to sore hocks, particularly Belgian Hares, Flemish Giants and Rex based on the condition of the animal’s foot pads" 3 things about this: 1. I do provide resting boards 2. I am not raising any of the breeds they mention above 3. My rabbits have no feet problems and never have. Again, I am sorry to offend you but please don't assume that the animal would not be happy in this cage because you would not be happy in this cage. These are rabbits and not people we are talking about here.
Slightly Rednecked I think John Blobe is reacting as a pet rabbit owner. He either doesn't understand the concept of homesteading and is simply confused or, he is vegetarian. I can certainly applaud him for his concern but for me...... lets eat some meat.
None of you guys get how to take care of rabbits . But there is a difference between living and thriving. Your rabbit will thrive if it is kept inside and in a room. Also you can't give them enough space in wire cages and they cant stand on their hind legs and they will be kept outside which is also bad because they won't get enough attention and the outside has many obstacles that domestic rabbits don't know how to deal with. Like thunder storms I have heard many stories about there bunnies dieing from shock of the storm.
Hi John Blobe, I just want to put it blunt for you. Not rude, just blunt. These rabbits are not pets, they are to eat. I promise you the rabbits are kept clean and attended to several times a day. If you raise something to feed your family you definitely take good care of it. Its not like the mass produced stuff you get in the grocery store. If you raise meat (rabbit) to eat, you want it to be happy and healthy. If you raise a garden for your family..... it is the same thing. you will tend that garden to insure it stays healthy. If my bunnies were pets, they would be in the house instead of the barn.
Great job... Ive found that if you take another piece of 2x4 and put under the other one on the other side of the wire, I can then use a bar clamp on each end very tight and then bend really accurate and sharp 90 degree bends... Just a suggestion. Also in case you dont have bar clamps, just use two 3 inch wood screws and screw the boards together. Its really quick and nice angles. Thanks for posting
+gogilby I know how difficult it can be. I buy mine locally just because the shipping is outrageous on that stuff. If you can afford to have it shipped in I would think Amazon would have as good a deal as anyone else but I have not really shopped for it online. Sorry I can't be of more help but if you do find a good online source please let me know so I can share with others.
Thanks for watching. I am glad you found it helpful. You might want to use a different wire for the floor. Half inch hardware cloth would be easier on their feet then the wide gap of the rabbit wire.
When putting the bottom onto the sides or the top I would do all the corners first and then go through the edges to keep the shape and hold it in place. Would be a lot more efficient I think.
Clamp each end of the bottom /top panel to start with. It is way much easier to hold it in place while assembling it. It also doesn't hurt to try to flatten the wire too before assembling 😊 either.
Yes it does, but since you are using j clips there is always wiggeling space enough for you to adjust it to fit perfectly. I have done it like I suggest for more than 30 years and still make it fit snugly in either ends. But see your point clearly.
Nice video helps a lot all theses people talking trash about wire floors. Wire floors are the best things for rabbits they do not hurt the rabbits and the wire is also a lot more cleaner. Go to a fair whats the cages made out of hmmmm WIRE.
Hannah Smith sorry for the slow response time. The bottom of the cage is made from 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch 14 gauge wire. I bought it at the local big box store (I think I bought it at tractor supply). You can order it online but the shipping cost is outrageous.
+Chris Beniq not sure if I understand the question but each rabbit has its own cage and they are all the same size. I hope that answers it but let me know if not. Thanks for watching.
thanks for the video and all the awesome info. we've got a couple of pet rats in a small wired cage now and are growing bigger. this video has helped me get an idea of how to make one for our rats. i dont think its animal cruelty on making these kinda cages at all. my guinea pig i had as a teenager was in one and loved her cage. had the same kinda bottom you used in this video too. at time if i thought it was drafty in the house id cut out a 12 pk. cardboard package of sodas for her to stay in for inside of the cage. thank you again for the video. this is way cheaper to make then buying basically the same thing at a pet store for $150.00+.
Thanks for watching and I am so glad you found it helpful This was the very first video I made so not the best video quality but glad it is still being viewed and people are finding it helpful.
Bobio Egam Do you know what you're talking about?! The only thing you should be blessing are those rabbits. Bless them to a place that they can live in a good habitat. I know he's raising them to eat but that doesn't mean they should live like that. Just imagine living in a jail cell, bare foot, with that floor.
thank you for the kind comment. The tool used for clipping the J-Clips onto the wire cage is called "J-Clip Pliers". You can usually find them at a farm supply store but it might be worth ordering a decent pair online. Cheaper ones are hard to work with. Here is a decent pair for comparison www.walmart.com/ip/Miller-Mfg-Wire-Clip-Pliers/16454251
Thanks for the kind comments. I am glad you enjoyed it. I opted to make the door open to the inside and upward in the off chance that I forget to latch a door shut. With it opening the way it does it will automatically shut and stay shut. A very ambitious rabbit could open it but for the most part it is shut and no worries.
RustyPocketRabbitry I wish I could take credit for it but I read it or heard it somewhere and had the same thought (that makes total sense). So that is how I do it. :)
What size j clips are these? I've been looking everywhere for these small ones and I can't find them anywhere, all the ones I've found are wider than these and they won't fit through the holes in the wire I'm using 😩😕
I hate admitting this after watching you use 1 cut of wire for all 4 sides, but I've been cutting out all 6 sides from rolls. No wonder it takes me so long building cages. And I'm having trouble finding rolls of 1/2 x 1 wire!
I am sorry but I don't. you might check with the stores in your area and see if they can order in a different size wire. it would probably be cheaper than paying shipping if you order it online yourself.
Antony Paul I am glad that you liked the video. The tool used to clip the wire together is called J-Clip Pliers. You also need to make sure you pick up some J-Clips. I have also seen them called Wire Clips and Wire Clip Pliers. Here is a link to the clips: bit.ly/1C5Nyke. Here is a link to the pliers: bit.ly/1uSWHKM
These are intended to hold one rabbit or a female and her babies. I generally grow out a litter to at least 6 weeks with their mother so that would put anywhere from 10 to 12 rabbits in one cage but only for a short while.
Thanks so much for this! I have a few questions: with your grow-outs, how big of a cage do you make? Also do you have to build a wooden frame to hang them from, or can you just use hooks on an existing interior frame (like in my situation, an old wooden carport)? TIA
I use this size of cage for my grow outs too. I can get a litter of 10 to 8 weeks in one. It is a little crowded the last week or so but not too bad. You should be able to hang them in an old carport. I hang mine by hooks in the back (against a "wall") and wire in the front to support the front of the cage. I hope that helps.
I support mine by galvanized 3/4 conduit, also helps stabilize the cage bottom, attached by wire and hung. And an angled pvc corrugated roofing into an angle pvc gutter underneath to collect pellets into a bucket... works great, best fertilizer ever...
Hi again chris i seem to only be able to source 1inch by 1inch cage wire where i live is that ok for the cage walls ? I can get 1inch x half inch no problem for the floor .
Eman Roshdy Thank you for the kind comments. I am glad you enjoyed the video. To answer your question, the tool that is called "J-Clip Pliers" or "Cage Pliers". I was able to find some at a local feed store. Word of caution here though, I started off with a fairly cheap pair from a farm supply store and they were terrible. Invest in a decent pair. In case you have a hard time locating them here is a link to the clips I used: @1 and here is a link to the pliers: @1. Hope that helps
Sorry to hear about that. I can find it at Tractor Supply, Atwoods, Home Depot and Lowes on a regular basis. It can be ordered online but shipping is pretty high.
Casey Roman, I can't reply to your comment directly. I am not very familiar with English Lop Rabbits. The cage itself should work fine but you might have to make it a little larger. I read that they typically get about 11 pounds so that is pretty close to the size of my rabbits so I would think that the cage would work well for them. Just make sure to put a resting board inside so they don't have to stand on the wire all the time.
If you use a pair of hog ring pliers to do a rough set putting the j-clips on much easier... abs build roof on before bottom, sets they shape better, less fighting with the wire.
+Mypetsw0rld I just noticed your comment. TH-cam notification have been a little sketchy lately. Thank you for the kind comments and I am glad you enjoyed the video.
+Mostafa Nouh I am very glad i could help. That is the great thing about the internet. We can reach across borders and help each other out. thanks for watching.
hey man I don't really do comments on videos but I've watched a few of you're videos and like them a lot. you said you use tractor supply for your 2x1 and that can get a little expensive. I found a 100 foot roll on ebay for $106 and I'm kinda down on tractor supply right now for the crap j clip pliers they sell in their stores.
I recently bought more rabbits I have arthritis in my thumb nuckles. When trying to put the j clips on I have severe pain. Is there any other way to fasten the cage together?
Slightly rednecked- 1. Awesome setup... seems like it’s an awesome cage! 2. Also, you can stop the haters by clicking on the three bullet icon next to there comment and report it as cyber bullying. This will delete the comment on your screen.
A little trick...when cutting out the door, cut in the middle of the wire and fold it over, that eliminates the sharp edges when reaching in the cage.
That is a good tip. Thanks for sharing.
i do this and use the wire as door hinge
Hey there, Bless you for sharing amazing how to raise rabbits n quail on a Budget. I saw a large shelf unit you repurposed, love to see how to adapt for rabbits
Just getting my feet wet with 5 adults 8 kits n 2 deliver in couple of weeks.🙏
Next quail for egg's n. Meat.
We Appreciate you for Paying it Forward!!!!
That leads to wastage but worth it.
Can I just say that I love how you left out all the useless chit-chat and got straight to the point made it very short and sweet, showed me everything I needed to know and didn't waste any of my time.. thank you and good job sir
Great video. I’ve never build cages so take this with a grain of salt, but without of a second pair of hands a zip tie or two might come in handy for attaching the top and bottom.
This was a great video. It allowed me to build my first rabbit cage and start saving myself money.
Thank you for watching. I am glad you liked it.
Very helpful! Thank you. I'm glad you mentioned the strip around the bottom. And the door opening towards the inside. Smart!
Thank you so much.
best rabbit cage build video on the web... hands down... thanks for it as it will help me out greatly
Thank you so much for the kind comments. I am glad you found this video helpful.
i think i have watched every rabbit cage/hutch video online and this is hands down the best. Full description on build and actual set up. Great video. Ill be adding cages like this to my current set up.
+SkiffinIt Thank you for watching and commenting. I am glad that you found it useful.
Thank you for a clear instructional video. Going to make quail cages soon.
Thank you for watching. I am glad you found the video helpful.
Very helpful. Just the info I needed.
Excellent video on how to do it goes through every aspect without rambling on as I've said before Chris your instructional videos are by far the best on youtube. Keep it up. Kieran from Scotland.
Thanks so much. This was actually my very first video ever. I think I could do better now if I were to re do it.
very nice job for the rabbit. easy and simple
Just built my cages turned out great. Thank you.
I build my cages about the same way except for the hinged door. What I don't do is the tarp underneath. Excellent Idea!!! I will see how I go about doing it. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a nice set up. The tarp has worked well for me but if I had it away from my house it would be easier to just let everything fall to the ground and shovel it up from time to time.
Great video, thank you. I am going to try this but with one small edit, when i make the floor I will make it 2" bigger all around and bend that 2" up 90 degrees all around, then attach the walls. Safety strip already included and the bend will add stability.
Great video!! Some people will obviously be upset by the fact it’s wire. Don’t let em get ya down. wire is definitely not bad. I use it myself and my bunnies are fine. I have a Rabbitry. Thanks so much for putting this video up!! Great way for my to save money and still provide my fluffers wonderful cages. (If I get slammed by the fact I use wire cages, don’t bother, I won’t read em.)
Thanks so much for the kind comments. And I don't let the people slamming me for wire cages get to me either. I know my rabbits are content and healthy.
Great video and keep making them. Ignore the haters. You have provided your meat rabbits with a clean environment that is safe from predators. The wire floor is the best solution to keep them from wading through their own waste. The people that think this is inhumane should spend a little time walking through sewage. Great thinking using the tarp to channel the waste. I have raised lots of rabbits in the past but have always built wood framed hutches and was looking at building all wire hutches this go round because like you said, they will eat anything they can get their mouths on. Your rabbits are obviously happy, healthy, and well cared for which is what we should all want till harvest. Keep up the good work and good luck on your road to self sufficiency.
Thanks so much for the kind comments.
Donavan Mahan
Donavan Mahan you idiot the metal floor will hurt its feet the cage is tiny they can’t reach the hay the water bottle your suppose to use a water bowl and there poo is only half digested they need to eat it and digest it twice
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Clean rabbit? If they walk on wire they can get sore hocks that will get infected if not treated and if they don’t notice u have a dead and bacteria infected rabbit
That's a beautiful cage, but I'm wondering how sturdy it is? I've got 25+ lb Flemish and some have litters. Thanks!
Thank you very much for posting the video... Much appreciate it.....
I am glad it was helpful.
Very nice build and details, thank-you!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! Such a detailed video so my sister and I can now re-do her entire rabbitry she has for breeding. I am so glad came across this video.
Thank you so much for watching and I am glad you found it helpful.
NO THIS VIDEO IS WRONG WIRED BOTTOMS CAN HURT THEIR FEET AND THEYLL GET SORE HOCKS DONT HAVE WIRED BOTTOM.TRY WALK ON WIRES AND SEE HOW IT FEELS
@@maryamkamran3267 put a 12x12 tile inside or use vinyl covered wire. Either solve the foot issue...
@@maryamkamran3267 very true man , this guy has no clue.
If you are using a wired floor you need to at least put one wooden block where the rabbit can rest without hurting his feet.
This is a good video on making good cages for rabbits. I am getting ready to replace a few cages an will use your video as an example. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for watching. I am glad you liked it.
Thanks for the informative video!
+Tessla Sadler You are very welcome. Glad i could help and thank you for the kind comments.
Nice video. I learnt alot from your video. Thanks a million. I made one myself after seeing your video. One thing which I wanted to add is that the door should open out wards, that way predators like cats etc will not be able to open it by just pushing them. Anyway, you did a great job by guiding us. You indeed are a pet lover.
Thanks so much for the kind comments. I am not against having the door open out but I prefer mine to open inward. as you said, opening out keeps predators from pushing it open, opening in keeps rabbits from pushing it open and that is a bigger problem than predators for me. Either way though, if you find that it doesn't work for you one way you can always take it off and put it the other way. Pretty easy to change the door position after it is built.
I like outwards myself, but I've had both, actually still do lol... but it's a personal preference... I have predator problems... but if you put clips on your cage gates nether, escape artist bunnies, there are a lot of them lol, or predators can't get them. Win-win. I do my cages different but again personable preference great video, it's all about giving it a good solid design abs education... and you do a solid version of that, great job...
This is the video I watched before I built my first cage, I have been checking out your channel or info on stuff I am doing now and thought I would come back and make a post saying I am thankful you showed me how to use a 2x4 and hammer to bend the wire cage. Thanks dude.
Awesome. I am so glad you found my videos helpful.
Top Hinge, door swings to the inside! GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You!
Thank you for this wonderful video! I understand some people on here think they are helping the animals by telling you wire cages are bad for them but they just don't understand
Thanks for watching. And I agree, I think most people mean well but they just don't understand.
Nicely done! The cage looks great! If you ever are in need if any mesh or hardware cloth let us know :) The Wire Cloth MAN
I like the video. They make little plastic strips you can put over the sharp edges on the inside of the door - but I do it a little differently. I cut my doors out with the long piece of wire still attached to the cage - and then I bend it out and back to the cage so I don't have any sharp edges. I do the same thing with the door piece - using the bends on the top as the hinges rather than J clips. I used to build them with wooden frames - but even with no wood below they'll pee on the wood sides, and it will hold the smell.
good suggestions. I have done some of that too. I have wood in my shed but it is not in direct contact with them and is covered by a tarp as high as they pee.
Hello & Thank u! Thank u sooo much 4 this informative video... exactly what I was looking 4. I've used NO ZINC (NO galvanized) Stainless steel 304 mesh wire as I'm building a much bigger cage 4 my bird & zinc is TOXIC but other that and using j clips (as I can't find them without zinc!!!!! So I got SS hog rings) I'm using your technique. This visual was exactly what I needed 2 make my own affordable safe cage. I will have a LOT Of dremeling 2 do though 2 make it safe. This brings me 2 my one question... u didn't show a whole lot of u cutting the wire & it look me hours 2 just cut the one side & I think I messed up the last vertical bar in my struggles. Please tell me what tool(s) u recommend 2 get thru the project. I need something good before I can move onto trying 2 cut the floor & top and finally door. Thank u everything & I'd really appreciate recommendations 4 the best wire cutters so my baby can have a really nice giant cage!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for watching. I am glad that you found this video helpful. I just use a regular pair of wire cutters to cut my wire. You may wan to look into getting something like bolt cutters to make it a little easier. Something like this maybe. www.amazon.com/WORKPRO-W017004A-Cutter-Bi-Material-Molybdenum/dp/B015W3BAW6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=bolt+cutters&qid=1556620765&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
Just built some cages following your plans. Thanks for the great information. I do have one question, can I mount them on the wall in my shed? It has 3 windows, not much insulation. Was going to put fans in each window for summer months. I live in southeast mo. And as you know the summers are not usually fun. Just wondering if I can use my already built shed or if I should build a lean to type structure to house them outside instead. Thanks again sir.
Sorry for the slow response. I would personally build a lean to on the side of the shed and put them outside but if you want to put them inside with fans in the summer I am sure it would work just fine. Good airflow is the key. Another thought is you could insulate the shed and put a window AC unit in for the summer.
Hi, do you put a blanket or anything on the bottom of the cage? If not you should because rabbit paws don’t have padding so they can get really sore on wire bottomed cages
Nice cages I’m getting ready to make one that sz Thank You for making video
Thank you for watching. I am glad you liked it.
great video. I plan to use this technique for building quail cages.
soldierwillis I am glad that you found it useful. I build quail cages very similar. Check out my video on quail and you can see how i do them. You can make them out of hardware cloth and save a significant amount of money. th-cam.com/video/zIGR8ThgpFE/w-d-xo.html
We are looking to find meat rabbits to add to our home grown meat. I love the easy and not so expensive cages you built and you were on target to explain each step. Great job!
Thank you so much for the kind comments. I am glad you found the video helpful.
I like the idea of hanging wire cages so I can move them to pasture if I want to and hang them back up at night.
Thank you so much for teaching me how to save money and do it myself.
Great video, very helpful. Can you post a link to the pliers you use? A lot of us only can find the ones at tractor supply that only have one prong instead of two. Thanks
I should have done that already. here is a link to a pretty nice pair (it is an affiliate link). amzn.to/2Gl3pYI
I hope that helps.
Great Video. Thanks so much for it. What would you recommend for a resting pad and would you affix it to bottom?
+Lou Balestriere I bought my resting mats from Tractor supply (specifically made for that purpose) but pretty much anything would work. I would stay away from treated lumber of course (bunnies like to chew). I know lots of people use ceramic tiles in the summer to help with cooling. I don't think it is really necessary to fix them to the bottom of the cage unless you are having some kind of problem. My rabbits like to move things around their cage and that is fine with me. I hope that helps.
Thanks so much for the answer and great info. Looking forward to more of your great videos. Be well!
no problem. I am glad I could help.
Question for you, I haven't built wire cages in a LONG time. Got out of raising rabbits a couple decades ago. Right now, I'm fostering kittens for the local animal shelter and the best cage to do that with is a Ferret Nation. Actual cage dimensions of a ferret nation are 48" H X 36" W X 24" D. I am toying with the idea of building an all wire cage to that dimension. It will have a floor with a hole cut in it j-clipped in at 24" up. It will have two additional 18" wide shelves j clipped in as well, I'd go with opposite sides to add more support. Do you think it would hold up? I'll use shelf liners so I don't have kitten feet falling through the wire. Plan was to use 1" X 2" mesh at 14 gauge. I could build 3 cages to those dimensions, buy dog crate trays and buy furniture dolly's to put them on and STILL save $50 over the price of buying ONE ferret nation. Tempted to go for broke and try it.. lol I guess basically it's two 24 X 36 cages on top of each other sharing a floor/roof. Wish I could find 12 gauge, I know that would do it.
I have never tried to put a shelf in a cage. I am not sure how well it would hold up in the long run and I would be concerned with bunnies urinating and defecating on bunnies below them. If it was me, I would just build multiple cages at 18 inches high but that is just me. If you are having good luck with the current cage set up, it sounds like your plan is pretty similar and should work.
i did have a question on the water bottle....where can you find that kind at? all the pet stores weve gone to only have the little ball kind. which leaks at times inside the cage. would love to get that kinda water bottle for our rats but in a smaller size maybe. thanks. :)
You can look on amazon for them. If you have an outside set up i would suggest an automatic watering system. Much for efficient. I did a video on mine and you can see it here. th-cam.com/users/edit?o=U&video_id=4QTRyDN6RIA
This video is amazing and you are great making it look so simple. Encouraging!!! Thanks so much!
thank you for the kind comments
Slightly Rednecked Quick question if you don't mind. I was running the numbers, and it seems to me that there is not a big difference between creating the cages with, 1x1 galvanized wire or 1/2 x 1 galvanized wire, less than $4. I would like to learn to build the cages myself, but I may need only 3 to get started. I was thinking that it would be better to use the smaller wire for everything. Do you think this is a good idea or is there any reason (apart from the $3-$4 dollar difference) why you would prefer to use the 1x1 wire for the sides and top of the cage? Thanks!
Learn How to Speak Spanish Online Fast! really there is no reason you couldn't build the entire cage with smaller wire. For me it has to do with price. I don't remember the exact figures but the smaller wire is significantly more expensive. You might want to double check the roll of wire you are looking at. I know that the smaller wire came in smaller length rolls so if you are just comparing the price for the roll of wire you may be mistaken on your figures. Hope that helps.
Thanks again!!!
Learn How to Speak Spanish Online Fast! you are welcome. :)
Thank you! This was incredibly helpful and instructive. We built our cage last night in about 1 and a half hours with only your video to guide us. :)
awesome. thanks so much for watching and I am glad it helped you out.
Question is 1/2 by 1/2 wire to small to allow rabbit pellets to pass through floor
I got a whole bunch laying around and wonder if it is ok to use for floors
Thanks great video John
John Webb I am so sorry about the slow reply here. To answer your question, I really am not sure. I haven't tried it. I would think that it would allow most droppings to pass through but you may end up with some not passing through. If i had some laying around I would try using it and if it doesn't work it is easy enough to replace. Heck, if nothing else it can be used for the roof and save you some there. There is no reason you can't use it for the sides either. I just use bigger wire for the sides because it is cheaper. You would have to do some cutting to make room for water bottles to poke through and stuff but would save you having to buy wire so why not.
Can you please tell me the name brand of your nipple water bottles for your rabbits? I am not having any luck with the water bottles with the ball and all I can find are water bottles with plastic nipples, which the rabbits will chew on. Love how well you explained the cage making and now going over to what how you made your nesting boxes. We are new to raising rabbits and my daughter is in Ag Mechanics so can make the boxes for us to use in the near future for our first litter. We have both learned so much from watching your videos. Thank you so much!
Great video! I like everything about it. Just wondering about the piece of untreated wood at the end of the video. Does it matter what type of wood? Is the wood for their teeth? Just wondering about the purpose of the wood. And also the plastic platform in the cage, for sleeping? Does the rabbit droppings and urine smell bad? I have close neighbours. Thanks for all your knowledge and teaching others. Greatly appreciated.
The wood is for them to chew on. You want to avoid cedar and treated wood but just about anything else is ok. And the plastic is a resting mat for them to get off of the wire if they want to. Rabbit manure does have a little bit of a smell. Not so bad if it is dry but a little stronger if it is wet. I don't find it to be a big issue and none of my neighbors have every complained. It isn't really that strong of a smell and doesn't seem to carry far like chicken manure does.
@@Slightlyrednecked Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. Great information. I have 6 kids. We live in Canada. We want to start breeding rabbits. Your channel is so helpful. Thanks for helping us. Now we have to build cages and find breeders. Thanks again. God bless.
Veronica Oberst, for some reason I am unable to reply to your comments but I wanted to say thank you for commenting. Good suggestion about the door molding just make sure you don't use something that would harm the rabbits if they chew it up (or should I say when they chew it up). As far as your question about Flemish giants, I have no problem with my New Zealand whites and a full litter but I would say that the total weight I have had in them at one time was probably around 50 pounds (full litter of 8 week old rabbits). I didn't notice any problems with the stability. With that being said you probably want to build it much bigger for Flemish Giants and may need to add extra support for that reason. I would avoid using wood on the floor supports though, it soaks things up and is impossible to clean. You might look at metal conduit supports some where in the middle of the cage though. Just a thought.
It doesn't matter it's bad for their feet they get sore hocks very easily and look up " Are wire bottomed cages ok for rabbits" it's very bad for them and if u change their litter box then they won't get problems with heir it's wet and they should a have a little area as a litter box but really hey should be free ranging in a room
John Blobe Look up the ARBA (American Rabbit Breaders Association) guidelines for rabbit cages. You will see that wire cages are fine by them. Quoted from their recommendations: "Cages with either solid floors or a resting
board, for those enclosures with wired bottoms, may need to be provided for those animals prone to sore hocks, particularly
Belgian Hares, Flemish Giants and Rex based on the condition of the animal’s foot pads"
3 things about this:
1. I do provide resting boards
2. I am not raising any of the breeds they mention above
3. My rabbits have no feet problems and never have.
Again, I am sorry to offend you but please don't assume that the animal would not be happy in this cage because you would not be happy in this cage. These are rabbits and not people we are talking about here.
Slightly Rednecked I think John Blobe is reacting as a pet rabbit owner. He either doesn't understand the concept of homesteading and is simply confused or, he is vegetarian. I can certainly applaud him for his concern but for me...... lets eat some meat.
None of you guys get how to take care of rabbits . But there is a difference between living and thriving. Your rabbit will thrive if it is kept inside and in a room. Also you can't give them enough space in wire cages and they cant stand on their hind legs and they will be kept outside which is also bad because they won't get enough attention and the outside has many obstacles that domestic rabbits don't know how to deal with. Like thunder storms I have heard many stories about there bunnies dieing from shock of the storm.
Hi John Blobe, I just want to put it blunt for you. Not rude, just blunt. These rabbits are not pets, they are to eat. I promise you the rabbits are kept clean and attended to several times a day. If you raise something to feed your family you definitely take good care of it. Its not like the mass produced stuff you get in the grocery store. If you raise meat (rabbit) to eat, you want it to be happy and healthy. If you raise a garden for your family..... it is the same thing. you will tend that garden to insure it stays healthy. If my bunnies were pets, they would be in the house instead of the barn.
Great job... Ive found that if you take another piece of 2x4 and put under the other one on the other side of the wire, I can then use a bar clamp on each end very tight and then bend really accurate and sharp 90 degree bends... Just a suggestion. Also in case you dont have bar clamps, just use two 3 inch wood screws and screw the boards together. Its really quick and nice angles. Thanks for posting
SoutheastBluesMan great idea. I will have to try that out.
Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching.
Hi Slightly Rednecked, where do you source your wire mesh from? I am in NZ too and couldn't get them off the self. :)
+gogilby I know how difficult it can be. I buy mine locally just because the shipping is outrageous on that stuff. If you can afford to have it shipped in I would think Amazon would have as good a deal as anyone else but I have not really shopped for it online. Sorry I can't be of more help but if you do find a good online source please let me know so I can share with others.
Thanks man, I'm making some for my pigeons!
Thanks for watching. I am glad you found it helpful. You might want to use a different wire for the floor. Half inch hardware cloth would be easier on their feet then the wide gap of the rabbit wire.
I would love just to see a little rabbit update just to see the rabbits again
Thanks for the tutorial. I am getting ready to build new cages here at Pine Meadows Hobby Farm
+Pine Meadows Hobby Farm A Modern Homestead I am glad that you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.
Awesome, thanks for your video 😆
Thanks for watching. I am glad you liked it.
When putting the bottom onto the sides or the top I would do all the corners first and then go through the edges to keep the shape and hold it in place. Would be a lot more efficient I think.
Clamp each end of the bottom /top panel to start with. It is way much easier to hold it in place while assembling it. It also doesn't hurt to try to flatten the wire too before assembling 😊 either.
Good suggestion. I don't like to do that though because it can cause a gap if the wire doesn't line up exactly right. (I hope that makes sense).
Yes it does, but since you are using j clips there is always wiggeling space enough for you to adjust it to fit perfectly. I have done it like I suggest for more than 30 years and still make it fit snugly in either ends. But see your point clearly.
Nice video helps a lot all theses people talking trash about wire floors. Wire floors are the best things for rabbits they do not hurt the rabbits and the wire is also a lot more cleaner. Go to a fair whats the cages made out of hmmmm WIRE.
Thanks. I agree with you, for most rabbits, wire floors are the best option.
You can use door molding for extra protection on those sharp edges!
All adds to the cost
What size wiring did you use for the bottom and the rest of the cage? Also where did you get the materials to make the cage from.
Hannah Smith sorry for the slow response time. The bottom of the cage is made from 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch 14 gauge wire. I bought it at the local big box store (I think I bought it at tractor supply). You can order it online but the shipping cost is outrageous.
Great video man
Thanks so much. I am glad you liked it.
question do you double up your cages for two or does it just look that big on cmera
+Chris Beniq not sure if I understand the question but each rabbit has its own cage and they are all the same size. I hope that answers it but let me know if not. Thanks for watching.
what is the white pad in there cages? I am new at rabbits and just starting out. any tips are welcome
it is a resting mat to give them a place to get off of the wire.
thanks for the video and all the awesome info. we've got a couple of pet rats in a small wired cage now and are growing bigger. this video has helped me get an idea of how to make one for our rats. i dont think its animal cruelty on making these kinda cages at all. my guinea pig i had as a teenager was in one and loved her cage. had the same kinda bottom you used in this video too. at time if i thought it was drafty in the house id cut out a 12 pk. cardboard package of sodas for her to stay in for inside of the cage. thank you again for the video. this is way cheaper to make then buying basically the same thing at a pet store for $150.00+.
Thanks for watching and I am so glad you found it helpful This was the very first video I made so not the best video quality but glad it is still being viewed and people are finding it helpful.
The Best video in youtubeland God bless you brother, thank you so much
Thank you so much for the kind comments. So glad you liked it.
Bobio Egam Do you know what you're talking about?! The only thing you should be blessing are those rabbits. Bless them to a place that they can live in a good habitat. I know he's raising them to eat but that doesn't mean they should live like that. Just imagine living in a jail cell, bare foot, with that floor.
Just for future viewers FYI Tractor Supply has discontinued the J clips and pliers that they sold, but Amazon has them.
Good tip. Those were garbage anyway, or at least the pliers were. Thanks for sharing.
@@Slightlyrednecked They have the clips and pliers at all the TSC near me today. Lixit Brand, total crap pliers though.
@@Slightlyrednecked with what tool do we replace jclipls and pliers to tie the mesh wire?
Great video. What do you use for giving water in the winter?
I use rubber crocks in the winter. Easy to knock the ice out of them and refill a few times a day.
Hi the cage was simple and good looking. I liked it.
What was the name of HAND TOOL you had used for clipping the Mesh ?
thank you for the kind comment. The tool used for clipping the J-Clips onto the wire cage is called "J-Clip Pliers". You can usually find them at a farm supply store but it might be worth ordering a decent pair online. Cheaper ones are hard to work with. Here is a decent pair for comparison www.walmart.com/ip/Miller-Mfg-Wire-Clip-Pliers/16454251
Thank you my friend
Mahammed zilani yunus You are very welcome. Glad I could help.
Where did you find those water bottles. Cant find anywhere. great video. Thank you
I got them from a local farm supply store but you can purchase them on amazon. Here is a link if you need it. amzn.to/2JEUvqp
Finally a decent video of building own wire cage. Btw, what made you opt for the doors that open inside?
Thanks for the kind comments. I am glad you enjoyed it. I opted to make the door open to the inside and upward in the off chance that I forget to latch a door shut. With it opening the way it does it will automatically shut and stay shut. A very ambitious rabbit could open it but for the most part it is shut and no worries.
Slightly Rednecked Now that you explained it, it makes total sense.
RustyPocketRabbitry I wish I could take credit for it but I read it or heard it somewhere and had the same thought (that makes total sense). So that is how I do it. :)
Very nice tutorial, I learned just what I was searching for. Thank you
Thank you for the kind comments. I am glad it was helpful.
What size j clips are these? I've been looking everywhere for these small ones and I can't find them anywhere, all the ones I've found are wider than these and they won't fit through the holes in the wire I'm using 😩😕
+Katiebug9723 See if this helps. bit.ly/1C5Nyke
Let me know if I can help further.
on a estament with out wire or j clips or a j clamp how much would this cage be. I have english lops and french lops
Awesome! Thank you I definitely will follow your plans when I am building my cages, great tips, love your set up :) Blessings
thank you. I am glad that you found it helpful.
I hate admitting this after watching you use 1 cut of wire for all 4 sides, but I've been cutting out all 6 sides from rolls. No wonder it takes me so long building cages. And I'm having trouble finding rolls of 1/2 x 1 wire!
Do you have any links to the wire material you used? I keep finding rolls that are much larger than 18 in H
I am sorry but I don't. you might check with the stores in your area and see if they can order in a different size wire. it would probably be cheaper than paying shipping if you order it online yourself.
You can also cut the wire with a circular saw. We use a small one and it’s super fast
Greatest video
Good explanation
Thanks
One question ---what is that tool name?
Mesh locking tool.
I like to buy!!
Antony Paul I am glad that you liked the video. The tool used to clip the wire together is called J-Clip Pliers. You also need to make sure you pick up some J-Clips. I have also seen them called Wire Clips and Wire Clip Pliers. Here is a link to the clips: bit.ly/1C5Nyke. Here is a link to the pliers: bit.ly/1uSWHKM
How do you keep the water from freezing in the winter? Great video btw.
I don't. I just use bowls for watering in the winter and switch it out a few times a day. usually once in the morning and once in the evening.
Great video and very well Illustrated ! How many rabbits can you put in that size cage ? Again thank you ! SU 25 Sept 16 09:15
These are intended to hold one rabbit or a female and her babies. I generally grow out a litter to at least 6 weeks with their mother so that would put anywhere from 10 to 12 rabbits in one cage but only for a short while.
Brilliant video. Thank you so much! :)
+Chrissie James thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks so much for this! I have a few questions: with your grow-outs, how big of a cage do you make? Also do you have to build a wooden frame to hang them from, or can you just use hooks on an existing interior frame (like in my situation, an old wooden carport)? TIA
I use this size of cage for my grow outs too. I can get a litter of 10 to 8 weeks in one. It is a little crowded the last week or so but not too bad. You should be able to hang them in an old carport. I hang mine by hooks in the back (against a "wall") and wire in the front to support the front of the cage. I hope that helps.
I support mine by galvanized 3/4 conduit, also helps stabilize the cage bottom, attached by wire and hung. And an angled pvc corrugated roofing into an angle pvc gutter underneath to collect pellets into a bucket... works great, best fertilizer ever...
Hi again chris i seem to only be able to source 1inch by 1inch cage wire where i live is that ok for the cage walls ? I can get 1inch x half inch no problem for the floor .
sure. That is fine for the walls and top of the cage. I don't use it because it is more expensive.
Thanks a lot man, you give me a great idea for my project.
awesome. Glad I could help. Thanks for watching and for commenting.
Good job sir ... But i have a question ..what is the name of the tool you use to bind the iron together? That make the hinge .... Thx
Eman Roshdy Thank you for the kind comments. I am glad you enjoyed the video.
To answer your question, the tool that is called "J-Clip Pliers" or "Cage Pliers". I was able to find some at a local feed store. Word of caution here though, I started off with a fairly cheap pair from a farm supply store and they were terrible. Invest in a decent pair. In case you have a hard time locating them here is a link to the clips I used: @1 and here is a link to the pliers: @1.
Hope that helps
What gauge did you use ? Thank you ! SU 16 APR 17 06:45 EST
I think i used 16 on this. Try to get the biggest gauge you can. 14 or 16 both work best.
Where did you buy the wire? I'm going insane trying to find some.
Sorry to hear about that. I can find it at Tractor Supply, Atwoods, Home Depot and Lowes on a regular basis. It can be ordered online but shipping is pretty high.
Casey Roman, I can't reply to your comment directly. I am not very familiar with English Lop Rabbits. The cage itself should work fine but you might have to make it a little larger. I read that they typically get about 11 pounds so that is pretty close to the size of my rabbits so I would think that the cage would work well for them. Just make sure to put a resting board inside so they don't have to stand on the wire all the time.
You all doing alone 🙏💪👍👍
If you use a pair of hog ring pliers to do a rough set putting the j-clips on much easier... abs build roof on before bottom, sets they shape better, less fighting with the wire.
Great video! I can see this being very helpful to people breeding rabbits:)
+Mypetsw0rld I just noticed your comment. TH-cam notification have been a little sketchy lately. Thank you for the kind comments and I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Slightly Rednecked werhe you buy the plyers and clips
im from egypt, and i would like to tell u that this video was pretty awesome and useful, thanks and i will use ur idea
+Mostafa Nouh I am very glad i could help. That is the great thing about the internet. We can reach across borders and help each other out. thanks for watching.
hey man I don't really do comments on videos but I've watched a few of you're videos and like them a lot. you said you use tractor supply for your 2x1 and that can get a little expensive. I found a 100 foot roll on ebay for $106 and I'm kinda down on tractor supply right now for the crap j clip pliers they sell in their stores.
Thanks for watching. Good tip on ebay. What is the shipping cost though?
I recently bought more rabbits I have arthritis in my thumb nuckles. When trying to put the j clips on I have severe pain. Is there any other way to fasten the cage together?
thank you so much for your videos you have really helped me get started. you're doing a great job hope to see more videos.
Thank you for the kind comments. I am so glad you found my videos helpful.
Great tutorial! Thank you!
I am glad you found it helpful.
Would 1/2" by 1/2" wire be too small for the bottom of the cage?
yes. The droppings wont fall through and the cage will get very dirty.
Slightly rednecked-
1. Awesome setup... seems like it’s an awesome cage!
2. Also, you can stop the haters by clicking on the three bullet icon next to there comment and report it as cyber bullying. This will delete the comment on your screen.
Thanks so much for the suggestion. I just choose to ignore them though. it doesn't really bother me.
Great video just thought I would put my 2cents intheir
Thanks, I am glad you liked the video and I always appreciate other perspectives and advice.
Nice job
Probably asked before but what do you do for door locks?
I use clasps like what you would find on a dog leash to hold them close. Very easy and works great.
besides the flimsyness are there any other reasons not to use hardware cloth i just bought a couple 25 ft rolls to make cages with
hardware cloth is too small of a gauge of wire. it isn't good for their feet. As you mentioned, it isn't sturdy enough either. I hope that helps.
thanks, yes i took it back and picked up exactly what you show here
Great video. Very educational with step by step instruction. Thank you so much for doing this to help others. I am ready to make mine now!
Heather Vallee I am so glad that you found it useful. Thank you for the kind comments