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Rabbit Hutch for Broody Hen?
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Author:  Hens and Hobbits [ Sat Nov 05, 2011 6:52 am ]
Post subject:  Rabbit Hutch for Broody Hen?
Hello, all on APF!

We were recently given an old rabbit hutch for our broody Araucana hen. It is in need of some repairs and I was wondering if it is suitable after the necessary renovations to transfer our broody and her remaining eggs? There have been many fox attacks of recent in the area and one of my concerns is the flimsy structure, the other concern is her room mates and if they would pose a threat to her chicks when they hatch in the main coop.

All opinions are appreciated.
Hens and Hobbits

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Author:  pekinsofoz [ Sat Nov 05, 2011 5:38 pm ]
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I had the same question on a guineapig hutch have a read viewtopic.php?f=43&t=10789 by the way it worked perfectly and I have 2 now
Author:  Hens and Hobbits [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 6:29 am ]
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Thanks, pekinsofoz, I did read it, it was very helpful,

Will start on the repairs today.
Author:  MackayMan [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 3:23 pm ]
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I have a set of 4 rabbit hutches set up in the shed and have done for 3 years I highly recommend them as perfect brooding cages
Author:  Hens and Hobbits [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 6:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rabbit Hutch for Broody Hen?
Thank you, MackayMan,

Renovations completed to the best of my DIY skills. Staple guns are brilliant!

Thank you.

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Author:  MackayMan [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:04 am ]
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Looks dam good to me if your up this way maybe you could help with my house renovations har har.... I need help!!!
Author:  Hens and Hobbits [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:36 am ]
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MackayMan wrote:
Looks dam good to me if your up this way maybe you could help with my house renovations har har.... I need help!!!


Thank you, you are too kind.
Author:  wickedwings [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:44 pm ]
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And the door? What have you done with the door? C'mon, c'mon, more photos please :-D
Author:  Hens and Hobbits [ Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:22 am ]
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wickedwings wrote:
And the door? What have you done with the door? C'mon, c'mon, more photos please :-D


Hi, wickedwings,

Here you go...Covered the missing door with avian wire...

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Author:  wickedwings [ Tue Nov 08, 2011 5:10 am ]
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That looks fine, good job! Should keep the mother to be and the little ones happy for a while. How long now till they hatch? It must be getting close.
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