Rabbit Greenhouse...?

[TroyerGal]

So, I had this interesting idea after (well, i had it before, but it became a better idea after this happened) I lost some kits to frigid weather yesterday... I have a ND doe about halfway through her gestation period, and I hope to be breeding more soon. The only problem is... I have no $$$ to spend on more cages, tractors, etc... Then a thought came to me, what if i use a camper shell-enclosed truck bed to winter litters and grow them out in? I would do a layer of pine shavings, a little hiding area, and feeders and waterers. I am thinking of putting the buns in there as soon as they are furred out and bouncing around I am also going to use a heatlamp or space heater for supplemental heat if needed.

Is this a good idea? does anybody have any suggestions?

 

[TroyerGal]

Ginger approves


As you can see... The truck bed is very well ventilated.


I put a layer of pine shavings in the bed... I'm thinking of adding straw too

 

[DutchBunny03]

Truck beds can get WICKED HOT if it is warm outside. If you only want to use it in the winter, spring, and fall, i think it will work fine.

 

[TroyerGal]

Truck beds can get WICKED HOT if it is warm outside. If you only want to use it in the winter, spring, and fall, i think it will work fine.

Yeah, NO way am I using it in summer... I may not even kindle in summer

 

[cassie]

One thing to keep in mind that rabbits handle the cold a LOT better than they can the heat.

 

[TroyerGal]

Thanks Cassie! I am aware of that, and I plan on NOT doing it in the heat, I mainly wanted to do it because I'm cheap, and my family is REALLY paranoid about me losing any more bunnies/

 

[cassie]

Cheap is good. This doesn't have anything to do with anything, but I have seen some really cool chicken coops made using camper shells. Trouble is, I can't remember where or when I saw them but they looked like a good and practical thing to do.