Rabbit Hutch Buyer's Guide
A rabbit hutch is a home for your pet rabbits. Rabbits are very social animals and need to live with other rabbits, so it’s important to buy the right size hutch. This buyer’s guide will cover all you need to know about buying a rabbit hutch.
There’s lots of different types of hutches: indoor, outdoor hutches, 2 storey hutches, not to mention the rabbit cages, rabbit runs and breeding banks. Each one has their own pros and cons which we’ll go into detail below but before that let’s first take a look at some:
RABBIT BREEDING BANKS
The Somerzby range of breeding banks have a great selection of features to keep your bunnies happy and healthy.
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2 storey hutches
The Somerzby range of two storey rabbit hutches are the perfect place to house your favourite furry creatures.
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outdoor hutches
Somerzby’s outdoor hutches are made from rot resistant timer and designed to last well outdoors.
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portable hutches
Choosing a hutch on wheels allows you to easily move the enclosure to fresh grass each day.
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with extension
Many of our hutches have optional extension runs, for extra room to exercise and play outdoors.
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fox / snake proof
Somerzby hutches have wire mesh on the sides that is both fox and snake proof. Keep your bunnies safe!
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rabbit behaviour
Understanding rabbit behaviour can help you to build a strong bond with your rabbit and provide it with the best possible care.
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rabbit health info
Pet owners are responsible for their bunny’s health and wellbeing. It’s important to be prepared!
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cleaning & maintenance
Cleaning out your rabbit’s cage is probably the least exciting part. But it is necessary to keep your pet happy and healthy.
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australia wide
Somerzby delivers rabbit hutches throughout all states and territories across Australia.
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installation guides
With Somerzby’s easy-to-follow instructions, you can have your pet enclosure up in no time!
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product Specifications
Somerzby provides detailed product specifications and dimensions, so you know what you are getting.
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rabbit breeding banks
The Somerzby range of breeding banks have a great selection of features to keep your bunnies happy and healthy.
Add-on rabbit runs are available, allowing you the opportunity for more space or an expansion in their living quarters with one simple purchase!
Our value packages make sure that these adorable little guys get all they need from head tilting down ears–including fresh hay at every meal time.
2 Storey hutches
The Somerzby range of breeding banks have a great selection of features to keep your bunnies happy and healthy.
Add-on rabbit runs are available, allowing you the opportunity for more space or an expansion in their living quarters with one simple purchase!
Our value packages make sure that these adorable little guys get all they need from head tilting down ears – including fresh hay at every meal time.
2 Storey Hutches
hutches for outdoors
We know that your furry friend deserves the best of the best. That’s why we offer a wide range of outdoor rabbit hutches to suit every need.
Whether you’re looking for a small hutch for your patio or a large one for your garden, we have just what you’re looking for
rabbit behaviour
As any rabbit owner knows, these furry creatures can be a source of never-ending amusement. But have you ever stopped to wonder why your rabbit does some of the things it does?
If you’re looking for a rabbit behavior 101, here are some interesting articles that will help you better understand your furry friend.
Did you know that rabbits are natural bunnies? This means that they love to dig and chew on things.
Rabbits also like to live in groups, so if you have just one rabbit, consider getting a friend for him or her.
And as anybody who has been nipped by a rabbit will tell you, they also have powerful back legs that they use for self-defense.
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rabbit health info
HEAT STROKE
It is very important that pet owners understand how heat can negatively affect pet rabbits.
Being extra vigilant and educating yourself on the signs of heatstroke can help keep your rabbit safe and possibly even save its life.
what can rabbits eat?
It is important to know what foods your rabbit can and can’t eat. Your pets rely on you to provide them with nutritious food and to keep them healthy.
When most people imagine a rabbit eating, they image it enjoying fresh vegetables.It is a common belief that pet rabbits can live off a diet made up of salad.
KEEPING RABBITS COOL IN SUMMER
Heat and humidity can make some summer days very uncomfortable, not just for us but also for our pets. Most pets are susceptible to similar dangers that we face in the heat- including heatstroke and sunburn.
Read on for our top tips on keeping your pets healthy and cool this summer.
cleaning your hutch
Cleaning out your rabbit’s cage is probably the least exciting part of owning a pet. But it is necessary to keep your pet happy and healthy.
You are responsible for your rabbit and it relies on you solely for cleaning and looking after its every need.
You should always include a litter box inside your rabbit’s hutch. Rabbits are naturally very clean.
They will instinctively want to go to the toilet in the same corner every time, out of the way. This is great as it keeps the majority of the hutch nice and clean!
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fox / snake / mosquito proof
Hutches with Mosquito-Proof Mesh:
Help keep your rabbits protected against mosquito-borne diseases like myxomatosis and the new strain of rabbit haemorrhagic disease calicivirus (RHDV-K5).
Hutches with a Wire Mesh Floor:
A wire mesh floor keeps your rabbits safe from foxes and snakes plus also prevents them digging out.
Click here for more information on how to keep your bunnies safe from foxes.
delivering australia wide
We aim to dispatch all orders in 1 – 2 business days.
You can order with confidence knowing that we will ship out your items as soon as possible.
Somerzby delivers Australia wide. The average rabbit hutch order usually takes between 3 – 4 business days to arrive.
See below for approximate deliveries for all states and territories:
- NSW – 2 to 3 days
- VIC – 3 to 5 days
- QLD – 3 to 5 days
- ACT – 3 to 5 days
- SA – 4 to 6 days
- WA – 4 to 10 days
- TAS – 5 to 10 days
- NT – 5 to 10 days
Rural areas may take longer. Please allow extra time during busy holiday periods.
rabbit hutch installation guides
A pet enclosure is a great way to give your pets more time outside of the house while still keeping them safe.
With Somerzby’s easy-to-follow instructions, you can have your pet enclosure up in no time!
The assembly guides are available to download on our website and include everything from how to assemble the panels.
View and download all the Somerzby Pet Enclosure Installation Guides here.