We have made hay holders from all types and sizes of wire. Sometimes we have simply put hay on top of the cage and they will just grab it from above. They always seemed to be able to pull it through. I think if there was a rule and I'm not sure one exists but my guess is; as long as the 2 front teeth can get through the hole they can grasp the Hay. Rabbits remind me of goats in the fact they will chew almost anything. Don't park your shop vac too close to them, um they love to chew cords. I liked your Hay feeders. That was thick wire. Not gonna lie, I envy those bolt cutters and when making hundreds of "snips" while building with your hands the easier to cut through the better at the end of the day. Sore hands prompted me to purchase a grinder with a cut off wheel. The bolt cutters are awesome. Don't need electricity.
For bigger jobs I definitely use the angle grinder, but yes for sure when not close to a power source bolt cutters are great. Thanks for the general rule! They will have plenty room :)
New subscriber, I know this video is from 2 yrs ago, but you came across my feed and your doing rabbits. We are from Michigan, we raise California and New Zealand meat rabbits, heavy producing dairy goats. Wild mustangs and a wild burro not so wild anymore. Ducks chickens, dogs cats. We have an above garden. A small orchard. That we have been working on some we bought this small farm in the woods back in 2020. Its a working process. Thank you for sharing. Till next time God Bless.
I've made a similar set up for my guinea pigs using square shelving grids. They were a pain to bend though. Wish I had thought of the fencing! Great idea!
I did the same thing. Didn’t work. They just pull the hay out and make a mess. They also would jump into/on top of the hay bin so I had to put a lid to keep them off.
There's no way to prevent hay from being wasted. There will always be a hay mess regardless of what you do. Once the hay falls and the animal pees on it, it's wasted. Not all pieces of hay are equal and likeable to them so therefore animals will being going for their favorite pieces and moving the pieces they dislike out of the way by throwing them on the floor. I've observed it!
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We made ours out of 2×4 fencing. But we put 1/2 × 1/2 on the bottom so not as much could fall through. Take care my friend - Marcie 🐇
Thats a good idea!
Great tip! Thank you for sharing.
They look great Amanda !
Thanks Bubba!
We have made hay holders from all types and sizes of wire. Sometimes we have simply put hay on top of the cage and they will just grab it from above. They always seemed to be able to pull it through. I think if there was a rule and I'm not sure one exists but my guess is; as long as the 2 front teeth can get through the hole they can grasp the Hay. Rabbits remind me of goats in the fact they will chew almost anything. Don't park your shop vac too close to them, um they love to chew cords.
I liked your Hay feeders. That was thick wire. Not gonna lie, I envy those bolt cutters and when making hundreds of "snips" while building with your hands the easier to cut through the better at the end of the day. Sore hands prompted me to purchase a grinder with a cut off wheel. The bolt cutters are awesome. Don't need electricity.
For bigger jobs I definitely use the angle grinder, but yes for sure when not close to a power source bolt cutters are great. Thanks for the general rule! They will have plenty room :)
New subscriber, I know this video is from 2 yrs ago, but you came across my feed and your doing rabbits. We are from Michigan, we raise California and New Zealand meat rabbits, heavy producing dairy goats. Wild mustangs and a wild burro not so wild anymore. Ducks chickens, dogs cats. We have an above garden. A small orchard. That we have been working on some we bought this small farm in the woods back in 2020. Its a working process. Thank you for sharing. Till next time God Bless.
Good job Amanda! I’m researching everything ‘rabbitry’. This is a keeper idea/video. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome! Also read some of the other comments, there is some great advice for small changes to make them better!
@@Wilderstead thank you. Will check them out👍🏼
Great idea
Cool project
Pretty resourceful. Like a real farm girl.
Gotta git 'er done!
Love the music haha😊
Such a great idea!!! I need to remember this for next summer!!!
We’ll remind ya !! 😆
I've made a similar set up for my guinea pigs using square shelving grids. They were a pain to bend though. Wish I had thought of the fencing! Great idea!
The fencing is pretty easy to work with for sure! Cheers!
Well done, take care and stay safe
Thanks Cecilia!
Great job my friend much respect and God bless 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice, easy solution!
BLESSINGS 💖
Thanks, answer to my dreams.
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I have major problems with my goats. Feed them and they pull it all out for "NEW" Bedding...
Exactly!
I did the same thing. Didn’t work. They just pull the hay out and make a mess. They also would jump into/on top of the hay bin so I had to put a lid to keep them off.
The hay still falls down and out. You need a flat wood or metal floor under the hay
Do you sell your rabbits?
Eventually we will. Still getting our colony established.
@@Wilderstead Ah ok
Bet you have a lot of stomach bruises 😂
There's no way to prevent hay from being wasted. There will always be a hay mess regardless of what you do. Once the hay falls and the animal pees on it, it's wasted. Not all pieces of hay are equal and likeable to them so therefore animals will being going for their favorite pieces and moving the pieces they dislike out of the way by throwing them on the floor. I've observed it!
I have one doe who tried to kill and illuminate the hay feeder and hay !!!!!
And that’s all going on the floor
My rabbits would scratch it off the wall