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Rabbit hutch plans, plans include free PDF download, step-by-step illustrated instructions, measurements, cutting list, and shopping list.
Rabbit Hutch Plans – Overview
Rabbit Hutch Plans – Material List
Shopping List
Shopping List
4 – 2×4 – 8′
7 – 2×2 – 8′
1 – 5/8″ t1-11 exterior siding – 4’x8′
wire mesh
2 1/2″ deck screws
1 1/2″ deck screws
fence staples
hinges
door latch
Cutting List
Cutting List
2 – 2×4 – 47 1/2″
3 – 2×4 – 21″
4 – 2×4 – 18″
2 – 2×4 – 29 1/8″
4 – 2×2 – 18″
3 – 2×2 – 24″
3 – 2×2 – 32″
3 – 2×2 – 21″
3 – 2×2 – 17″
5 – 2×2 – 13 1/4″
2 – 2×2 – 29 1/8″
2 – 2×2 – 17 1/2″
2 – 2×2 – 19″
1 – 5/8 t1-11 exterior siding – 4’x8′ sheet, cut to size
wire mesh – cut to size
Build the floor for the rabbit hutch, cut two 2×4’s to 47 1/2″ and three 2×4’s to 21″. Drill pilot holes and assemble the floor as shown on illustration above using 2 1/2″ deck screws.
Cut the legs to the height you want the rabbit hutch or as shown above.
Cut four 2×4’s to 18″ and four 2×2’s to 18″, assemble the leg pieces to form a L, next drill pilot holes and secure them together with 2 1/2″ deck screws. Attach the legs to the corners of the floor by drilling pilot holes and using 2 1/2″ deck screws.
Cut wire mesh to size and install as shown on illustration above.
Build three wall frames as show on illustration above. Cut three 2×2’s to 24″ long, three 2×2’s to 32″ long, three 2×2’s to 21″ long, cut a 10 degree angle cut to one end, and three 2×2’s to 17″ long, cut a 10 degree angle cut to one end.
Assemble the wall frames as shown on illustration above, drill pilot holes and assemble with 2 1/2″ deck screws.
Two of the wall frames will have 5/8″ t1-11 exterior siding, cut siding to size and install using 1 1/2″ deck screws. Cut a door to one of the walls, see illustration above.
One of the wall frame will have wire mesh, cut to size and install using fence staples.
Install the walls, drill pilot holes and screw 2 1/2″ deck screws through the bottom wall frame and into the floor.
Cut a 2×4 to 29 1/8″ long, make a 10 degree bevel cut to one edge of the board. Cut a 2×2 to 13 1/4″ long, make a bevel cut to one edge of the board. Install as shown on illustration above, drill pilot holes and use 2 1/2″ deck screws.
Cut two 2×2’s to 13 1/4″ long, make a 10 degree bevel cut to the edge of one of the 2×2 boards. Cut a 2×4 to 29 1/8″ long, make a bevel cut to one edge of the board. Drill pilot holes and install with 2 1/2″ deck screws.
Cut wire mesh to size and install to the back as shown on illustration above. Cut the back siding to size, notch around the 2×2’s, install using 1 1/2″ deck screws.
Cut two 2×2’s to 29 1/8″ long, and two 2×2’s to 17 1/2″ long. Assemble the door frame as shown on illustration above, drill pilot holes and assemble with 2 1/2″ deck screws. Cut wire mesh to size and attach to the door frame.
Cut two 2×2’s to 19″ long. and two 2×2’s to 13 1/4″ long. Assemble the door frame as shown on illustration above, drill pilot holes and use 2 1/2″ deck screws to assemble. Cut siding to size and attach to the door frame, screw 1 1/2″ deck screws through the siding and into the door frame.
Install the door hinges and attach the doors to the rabbit hutch. Install the door latch.
Cut a piece of siding to 32″ x 47 1/2″ for the roof. Attach the roof with 1 1/2″ deck screws, screw through the siding and into the wall frame.
Absolutely great loved the seat
Maybe too big for 2 rabbits?
How did you round the top of the enterance for the rabbits to enter their sleeping quarters.
The rabbit hutch went together perfectly. Only comment I have is that if you use 5/8″ siding, a 2×2 frame for the small door is totally overkill.
How much wire do you need.
Yes, that would have been helpful to know.
Wouldn’t you need to protect the T1-11 Siding from the outside elements? What would you use?