BREEDING AND CARE OF RABBITS 



extending out from the sides and end to a distance 

 of about 6 to 10 feet, depending upon the size of the 

 run-way you desire. You can have a roof over the 

 run-way. Make the sides, one end and bottom of 

 open mesh, or a floor of matched lumber placed on 

 a slant can be used. These hutches can also be made 

 movable like the others but either kind should be 

 placed where it is not damp. 



High, dry places are most suitable for the small 

 open hutches and the barrel hutches. The barrel 

 hutch will safely house rabbits in the coldest weather. 

 The end of the barrel extending into the run-way 

 should have part of its head knocked out and a piece 

 of heavy cloth (rubber will 'be best) hung over the 

 opening. This should extend to the bottom of the 

 barrel, but should not be tacked at the bottom, but 

 hang loosely, so that rabbits can go out and in. In 

 the winter months, the run and the barrel should 

 be kept supplied with nice clean straw for them to 

 burrow in. The barrel is positively draught proof, 

 proof against dampness and cold as well as wind and 

 rain proof. 



Nest boxes can be placed in one end and a small 

 board placed across the bottom to keep the young- 

 sters in. It will also be necessary to place fine poultry 

 mesh or cloth from the board up the sides, with a 

 space left between the top of the board and the bot- 

 tom of the cloth or wire for the doe to jump over 

 when she wants to come out. A small shelf could 

 also be built on one side for the doe to rest on. If 

 these little hutches can be placed in the shade so much 

 the better for the stock. 



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