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nights and during stormy weather will add to the 

 comfort of the rabbits. 



This rabbitry can also be made double, as shown 

 on page 22 and 23. Experiment with this rabbitry 

 proves rabbits can be raised in the most severe 

 weather. 



These rabbitries should be built under shade trees, 

 as it will afiford protection from the severe heat and 

 cold. Adjustable blinds can also be placed in front 

 of the hutch as a protection from the sun. 



The holes going into the hutch or run-way, should 

 be about three inches from the floor as this will prevent 

 the youngsters from rolling out when they are small. 

 The roof of the top row of hutches should be double, 

 and over all should be built a large shed some three 

 or four feet above, and extending about four feet be- 

 yond the roof of the hutches. These hutches and 

 sheds can be made very comfortable and stock will 

 do fine in them during the most severe weather. Fancy 

 rabbits like Belgians, Black and Tans and Himalayans 

 will fade very easily from the direct rays of the sun, 

 hence must be protected as explained above. The 

 floors of these hutches should be slanted from the 

 back to the front, and one end should be kept filled 

 with fresh straw in cold weather. 



An opening of sufficient size should be left 

 to permit the rabbit to pass out and in. The 

 bottom of each hutch should be heavily floored 

 and have the proper slant to carry the urine 

 away. Small drainage troughs in front are very con- 

 venient but not necessary. Plenty of fresh straw and 



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