Can I just say that I love how you left out all the useless chit-chat and got straight to the point made it very short and sweet, showed me everything I needed to know and didn't waste any of my time.. thank you and good job sir
Hey there, Bless you for sharing amazing how to raise rabbits n quail on a Budget. I saw a large shelf unit you repurposed, love to see how to adapt for rabbits Just getting my feet wet with 5 adults 8 kits n 2 deliver in couple of weeks.🙏 Next quail for egg's n. Meat. We Appreciate you for Paying it Forward!!!!
Excellent video on how to do it goes through every aspect without rambling on as I've said before Chris your instructional videos are by far the best on youtube. Keep it up. Kieran from Scotland.
Great video. I’ve never build cages so take this with a grain of salt, but without of a second pair of hands a zip tie or two might come in handy for attaching the top and bottom.
i think i have watched every rabbit cage/hutch video online and this is hands down the best. Full description on build and actual set up. Great video. Ill be adding cages like this to my current set up.
Nice video. I learnt alot from your video. Thanks a million. I made one myself after seeing your video. One thing which I wanted to add is that the door should open out wards, that way predators like cats etc will not be able to open it by just pushing them. Anyway, you did a great job by guiding us. You indeed are a pet lover.
Thanks so much for the kind comments. I am not against having the door open out but I prefer mine to open inward. as you said, opening out keeps predators from pushing it open, opening in keeps rabbits from pushing it open and that is a bigger problem than predators for me. Either way though, if you find that it doesn't work for you one way you can always take it off and put it the other way. Pretty easy to change the door position after it is built.
I like outwards myself, but I've had both, actually still do lol... but it's a personal preference... I have predator problems... but if you put clips on your cage gates nether, escape artist bunnies, there are a lot of them lol, or predators can't get them. Win-win. I do my cages different but again personable preference great video, it's all about giving it a good solid design abs education... and you do a solid version of that, great job...
This is the video I watched before I built my first cage, I have been checking out your channel or info on stuff I am doing now and thought I would come back and make a post saying I am thankful you showed me how to use a 2x4 and hammer to bend the wire cage. Thanks dude.
I build my cages about the same way except for the hinged door. What I don't do is the tarp underneath. Excellent Idea!!! I will see how I go about doing it. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a nice set up. The tarp has worked well for me but if I had it away from my house it would be easier to just let everything fall to the ground and shovel it up from time to time.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! Such a detailed video so my sister and I can now re-do her entire rabbitry she has for breeding. I am so glad came across this video.
@@maryamkamran3267 very true man , this guy has no clue. If you are using a wired floor you need to at least put one wooden block where the rabbit can rest without hurting his feet.
This is a good video on making good cages for rabbits. I am getting ready to replace a few cages an will use your video as an example. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for this wonderful video! I understand some people on here think they are helping the animals by telling you wire cages are bad for them but they just don't understand
I like the video. They make little plastic strips you can put over the sharp edges on the inside of the door - but I do it a little differently. I cut my doors out with the long piece of wire still attached to the cage - and then I bend it out and back to the cage so I don't have any sharp edges. I do the same thing with the door piece - using the bends on the top as the hinges rather than J clips. I used to build them with wooden frames - but even with no wood below they'll pee on the wood sides, and it will hold the smell.
good suggestions. I have done some of that too. I have wood in my shed but it is not in direct contact with them and is covered by a tarp as high as they pee.
Casey Roman, I can't reply to your comment directly. I am not very familiar with English Lop Rabbits. The cage itself should work fine but you might have to make it a little larger. I read that they typically get about 11 pounds so that is pretty close to the size of my rabbits so I would think that the cage would work well for them. Just make sure to put a resting board inside so they don't have to stand on the wire all the time.
Veronica Oberst, for some reason I am unable to reply to your comments but I wanted to say thank you for commenting. Good suggestion about the door molding just make sure you don't use something that would harm the rabbits if they chew it up (or should I say when they chew it up). As far as your question about Flemish giants, I have no problem with my New Zealand whites and a full litter but I would say that the total weight I have had in them at one time was probably around 50 pounds (full litter of 8 week old rabbits). I didn't notice any problems with the stability. With that being said you probably want to build it much bigger for Flemish Giants and may need to add extra support for that reason. I would avoid using wood on the floor supports though, it soaks things up and is impossible to clean. You might look at metal conduit supports some where in the middle of the cage though. Just a thought.
It doesn't matter it's bad for their feet they get sore hocks very easily and look up " Are wire bottomed cages ok for rabbits" it's very bad for them and if u change their litter box then they won't get problems with heir it's wet and they should a have a little area as a litter box but really hey should be free ranging in a room
John Blobe Look up the ARBA (American Rabbit Breaders Association) guidelines for rabbit cages. You will see that wire cages are fine by them. Quoted from their recommendations: "Cages with either solid floors or a resting board, for those enclosures with wired bottoms, may need to be provided for those animals prone to sore hocks, particularly Belgian Hares, Flemish Giants and Rex based on the condition of the animal’s foot pads" 3 things about this: 1. I do provide resting boards 2. I am not raising any of the breeds they mention above 3. My rabbits have no feet problems and never have. Again, I am sorry to offend you but please don't assume that the animal would not be happy in this cage because you would not be happy in this cage. These are rabbits and not people we are talking about here.
Slightly Rednecked I think John Blobe is reacting as a pet rabbit owner. He either doesn't understand the concept of homesteading and is simply confused or, he is vegetarian. I can certainly applaud him for his concern but for me...... lets eat some meat.
None of you guys get how to take care of rabbits . But there is a difference between living and thriving. Your rabbit will thrive if it is kept inside and in a room. Also you can't give them enough space in wire cages and they cant stand on their hind legs and they will be kept outside which is also bad because they won't get enough attention and the outside has many obstacles that domestic rabbits don't know how to deal with. Like thunder storms I have heard many stories about there bunnies dieing from shock of the storm.
Hi John Blobe, I just want to put it blunt for you. Not rude, just blunt. These rabbits are not pets, they are to eat. I promise you the rabbits are kept clean and attended to several times a day. If you raise something to feed your family you definitely take good care of it. Its not like the mass produced stuff you get in the grocery store. If you raise meat (rabbit) to eat, you want it to be happy and healthy. If you raise a garden for your family..... it is the same thing. you will tend that garden to insure it stays healthy. If my bunnies were pets, they would be in the house instead of the barn.
Great video!! Some people will obviously be upset by the fact it’s wire. Don’t let em get ya down. wire is definitely not bad. I use it myself and my bunnies are fine. I have a Rabbitry. Thanks so much for putting this video up!! Great way for my to save money and still provide my fluffers wonderful cages. (If I get slammed by the fact I use wire cages, don’t bother, I won’t read em.)
Thanks so much for the kind comments. And I don't let the people slamming me for wire cages get to me either. I know my rabbits are content and healthy.
Great video, thank you. I am going to try this but with one small edit, when i make the floor I will make it 2" bigger all around and bend that 2" up 90 degrees all around, then attach the walls. Safety strip already included and the bend will add stability.
We are looking to find meat rabbits to add to our home grown meat. I love the easy and not so expensive cages you built and you were on target to explain each step. Great job!
Great video and keep making them. Ignore the haters. You have provided your meat rabbits with a clean environment that is safe from predators. The wire floor is the best solution to keep them from wading through their own waste. The people that think this is inhumane should spend a little time walking through sewage. Great thinking using the tarp to channel the waste. I have raised lots of rabbits in the past but have always built wood framed hutches and was looking at building all wire hutches this go round because like you said, they will eat anything they can get their mouths on. Your rabbits are obviously happy, healthy, and well cared for which is what we should all want till harvest. Keep up the good work and good luck on your road to self sufficiency.
Donavan Mahan you idiot the metal floor will hurt its feet the cage is tiny they can’t reach the hay the water bottle your suppose to use a water bowl and there poo is only half digested they need to eat it and digest it twice
Clean rabbit? If they walk on wire they can get sore hocks that will get infected if not treated and if they don’t notice u have a dead and bacteria infected rabbit
Great job... Ive found that if you take another piece of 2x4 and put under the other one on the other side of the wire, I can then use a bar clamp on each end very tight and then bend really accurate and sharp 90 degree bends... Just a suggestion. Also in case you dont have bar clamps, just use two 3 inch wood screws and screw the boards together. Its really quick and nice angles. Thanks for posting
Slightly Rednecked Quick question if you don't mind. I was running the numbers, and it seems to me that there is not a big difference between creating the cages with, 1x1 galvanized wire or 1/2 x 1 galvanized wire, less than $4. I would like to learn to build the cages myself, but I may need only 3 to get started. I was thinking that it would be better to use the smaller wire for everything. Do you think this is a good idea or is there any reason (apart from the $3-$4 dollar difference) why you would prefer to use the 1x1 wire for the sides and top of the cage? Thanks!
Learn How to Speak Spanish Online Fast! really there is no reason you couldn't build the entire cage with smaller wire. For me it has to do with price. I don't remember the exact figures but the smaller wire is significantly more expensive. You might want to double check the roll of wire you are looking at. I know that the smaller wire came in smaller length rolls so if you are just comparing the price for the roll of wire you may be mistaken on your figures. Hope that helps.
Hello & Thank u! Thank u sooo much 4 this informative video... exactly what I was looking 4. I've used NO ZINC (NO galvanized) Stainless steel 304 mesh wire as I'm building a much bigger cage 4 my bird & zinc is TOXIC but other that and using j clips (as I can't find them without zinc!!!!! So I got SS hog rings) I'm using your technique. This visual was exactly what I needed 2 make my own affordable safe cage. I will have a LOT Of dremeling 2 do though 2 make it safe. This brings me 2 my one question... u didn't show a whole lot of u cutting the wire & it look me hours 2 just cut the one side & I think I messed up the last vertical bar in my struggles. Please tell me what tool(s) u recommend 2 get thru the project. I need something good before I can move onto trying 2 cut the floor & top and finally door. Thank u everything & I'd really appreciate recommendations 4 the best wire cutters so my baby can have a really nice giant cage!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for watching. I am glad that you found this video helpful. I just use a regular pair of wire cutters to cut my wire. You may wan to look into getting something like bolt cutters to make it a little easier. Something like this maybe. www.amazon.com/WORKPRO-W017004A-Cutter-Bi-Material-Molybdenum/dp/B015W3BAW6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=bolt+cutters&qid=1556620765&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
Just built some cages following your plans. Thanks for the great information. I do have one question, can I mount them on the wall in my shed? It has 3 windows, not much insulation. Was going to put fans in each window for summer months. I live in southeast mo. And as you know the summers are not usually fun. Just wondering if I can use my already built shed or if I should build a lean to type structure to house them outside instead. Thanks again sir.
Sorry for the slow response. I would personally build a lean to on the side of the shed and put them outside but if you want to put them inside with fans in the summer I am sure it would work just fine. Good airflow is the key. Another thought is you could insulate the shed and put a window AC unit in for the summer.
soldierwillis I am glad that you found it useful. I build quail cages very similar. Check out my video on quail and you can see how i do them. You can make them out of hardware cloth and save a significant amount of money. czcams.com/video/zIGR8ThgpFE/video.html
Can you please tell me the name brand of your nipple water bottles for your rabbits? I am not having any luck with the water bottles with the ball and all I can find are water bottles with plastic nipples, which the rabbits will chew on. Love how well you explained the cage making and now going over to what how you made your nesting boxes. We are new to raising rabbits and my daughter is in Ag Mechanics so can make the boxes for us to use in the near future for our first litter. We have both learned so much from watching your videos. Thank you so much!
Great video, very helpful. Can you post a link to the pliers you use? A lot of us only can find the ones at tractor supply that only have one prong instead of two. Thanks
Hi, do you put a blanket or anything on the bottom of the cage? If not you should because rabbit paws don’t have padding so they can get really sore on wire bottomed cages
thanks for the video and all the awesome info. we've got a couple of pet rats in a small wired cage now and are growing bigger. this video has helped me get an idea of how to make one for our rats. i dont think its animal cruelty on making these kinda cages at all. my guinea pig i had as a teenager was in one and loved her cage. had the same kinda bottom you used in this video too. at time if i thought it was drafty in the house id cut out a 12 pk. cardboard package of sodas for her to stay in for inside of the cage. thank you again for the video. this is way cheaper to make then buying basically the same thing at a pet store for $150.00+.
Thanks for watching and I am so glad you found it helpful This was the very first video I made so not the best video quality but glad it is still being viewed and people are finding it helpful.
Question for you, I haven't built wire cages in a LONG time. Got out of raising rabbits a couple decades ago. Right now, I'm fostering kittens for the local animal shelter and the best cage to do that with is a Ferret Nation. Actual cage dimensions of a ferret nation are 48" H X 36" W X 24" D. I am toying with the idea of building an all wire cage to that dimension. It will have a floor with a hole cut in it j-clipped in at 24" up. It will have two additional 18" wide shelves j clipped in as well, I'd go with opposite sides to add more support. Do you think it would hold up? I'll use shelf liners so I don't have kitten feet falling through the wire. Plan was to use 1" X 2" mesh at 14 gauge. I could build 3 cages to those dimensions, buy dog crate trays and buy furniture dolly's to put them on and STILL save $50 over the price of buying ONE ferret nation. Tempted to go for broke and try it.. lol I guess basically it's two 24 X 36 cages on top of each other sharing a floor/roof. Wish I could find 12 gauge, I know that would do it.
I have never tried to put a shelf in a cage. I am not sure how well it would hold up in the long run and I would be concerned with bunnies urinating and defecating on bunnies below them. If it was me, I would just build multiple cages at 18 inches high but that is just me. If you are having good luck with the current cage set up, it sounds like your plan is pretty similar and should work.
When putting the bottom onto the sides or the top I would do all the corners first and then go through the edges to keep the shape and hold it in place. Would be a lot more efficient I think.
i did have a question on the water bottle....where can you find that kind at? all the pet stores weve gone to only have the little ball kind. which leaks at times inside the cage. would love to get that kinda water bottle for our rats but in a smaller size maybe. thanks. :)
You can look on amazon for them. If you have an outside set up i would suggest an automatic watering system. Much for efficient. I did a video on mine and you can see it here. czcams.com/users/edit?o=U&video_id=4QTRyDN6RIA
Casey Roman I can't reply directly to your comment but I am not sure what you are asking. The cage is made entirely of wire and J-Clips so without those there wouldn't be a cage. Sorry but I am just not sure how to answer your question.
That's what I thought too but the cage is only made of wire and J-Clips. Without them there would be no cage. Maybe I am being dense here but I just don't think I really understand what is being asked. There is nothing else to buy but wire and J-Clips.
+Lou Balestriere I bought my resting mats from Tractor supply (specifically made for that purpose) but pretty much anything would work. I would stay away from treated lumber of course (bunnies like to chew). I know lots of people use ceramic tiles in the summer to help with cooling. I don't think it is really necessary to fix them to the bottom of the cage unless you are having some kind of problem. My rabbits like to move things around their cage and that is fine with me. I hope that helps.
Clamp each end of the bottom /top panel to start with. It is way much easier to hold it in place while assembling it. It also doesn't hurt to try to flatten the wire too before assembling 😊 either.
Yes it does, but since you are using j clips there is always wiggeling space enough for you to adjust it to fit perfectly. I have done it like I suggest for more than 30 years and still make it fit snugly in either ends. But see your point clearly.
Great video! I like everything about it. Just wondering about the piece of untreated wood at the end of the video. Does it matter what type of wood? Is the wood for their teeth? Just wondering about the purpose of the wood. And also the plastic platform in the cage, for sleeping? Does the rabbit droppings and urine smell bad? I have close neighbours. Thanks for all your knowledge and teaching others. Greatly appreciated.
The wood is for them to chew on. You want to avoid cedar and treated wood but just about anything else is ok. And the plastic is a resting mat for them to get off of the wire if they want to. Rabbit manure does have a little bit of a smell. Not so bad if it is dry but a little stronger if it is wet. I don't find it to be a big issue and none of my neighbors have every complained. It isn't really that strong of a smell and doesn't seem to carry far like chicken manure does.
@@Slightlyrednecked Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. Great information. I have 6 kids. We live in Canada. We want to start breeding rabbits. Your channel is so helpful. Thanks for helping us. Now we have to build cages and find breeders. Thanks again. God bless.
Nice video helps a lot all theses people talking trash about wire floors. Wire floors are the best things for rabbits they do not hurt the rabbits and the wire is also a lot more cleaner. Go to a fair whats the cages made out of hmmmm WIRE.
Bobio Egam Do you know what you're talking about?! The only thing you should be blessing are those rabbits. Bless them to a place that they can live in a good habitat. I know he's raising them to eat but that doesn't mean they should live like that. Just imagine living in a jail cell, bare foot, with that floor.
Hannah Smith sorry for the slow response time. The bottom of the cage is made from 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch 14 gauge wire. I bought it at the local big box store (I think I bought it at tractor supply). You can order it online but the shipping cost is outrageous.
If you use a pair of hog ring pliers to do a rough set putting the j-clips on much easier... abs build roof on before bottom, sets they shape better, less fighting with the wire.
+Mostafa Nouh I am very glad i could help. That is the great thing about the internet. We can reach across borders and help each other out. thanks for watching.
Question is 1/2 by 1/2 wire to small to allow rabbit pellets to pass through floor I got a whole bunch laying around and wonder if it is ok to use for floors Thanks great video John
John Webb I am so sorry about the slow reply here. To answer your question, I really am not sure. I haven't tried it. I would think that it would allow most droppings to pass through but you may end up with some not passing through. If i had some laying around I would try using it and if it doesn't work it is easy enough to replace. Heck, if nothing else it can be used for the roof and save you some there. There is no reason you can't use it for the sides either. I just use bigger wire for the sides because it is cheaper. You would have to do some cutting to make room for water bottles to poke through and stuff but would save you having to buy wire so why not.
+Chris Beniq not sure if I understand the question but each rabbit has its own cage and they are all the same size. I hope that answers it but let me know if not. Thanks for watching.
Wow awesome video!! I just built a hutch for my kids. I was so proud. I couldn’t find a way to make a door. Now I’ll be buying some j clips. Thank you so much!
I recently bought more rabbits I have arthritis in my thumb nuckles. When trying to put the j clips on I have severe pain. Is there any other way to fasten the cage together?
I do the corners first rotating as I go. After the corners are done I do the middles of each side while rotating. Then the center of each middle so in and so on. I find that I use less hooks.
Thanks for watching. I am glad you found it helpful. You might want to use a different wire for the floor. Half inch hardware cloth would be easier on their feet then the wide gap of the rabbit wire.
What size j clips are these? I've been looking everywhere for these small ones and I can't find them anywhere, all the ones I've found are wider than these and they won't fit through the holes in the wire I'm using 😩😕
Thanks for the kind comments. I am glad you enjoyed it. I opted to make the door open to the inside and upward in the off chance that I forget to latch a door shut. With it opening the way it does it will automatically shut and stay shut. A very ambitious rabbit could open it but for the most part it is shut and no worries.
RustyPocketRabbitry I wish I could take credit for it but I read it or heard it somewhere and had the same thought (that makes total sense). So that is how I do it. :)
I am sorry but I don't. you might check with the stores in your area and see if they can order in a different size wire. it would probably be cheaper than paying shipping if you order it online yourself.
+gogilby I know how difficult it can be. I buy mine locally just because the shipping is outrageous on that stuff. If you can afford to have it shipped in I would think Amazon would have as good a deal as anyone else but I have not really shopped for it online. Sorry I can't be of more help but if you do find a good online source please let me know so I can share with others.
Antony Paul I am glad that you liked the video. The tool used to clip the wire together is called J-Clip Pliers. You also need to make sure you pick up some J-Clips. I have also seen them called Wire Clips and Wire Clip Pliers. Here is a link to the clips: bit.ly/1C5Nyke. Here is a link to the pliers: bit.ly/1uSWHKM
Hi again chris i seem to only be able to source 1inch by 1inch cage wire where i live is that ok for the cage walls ? I can get 1inch x half inch no problem for the floor .
+Mypetsw0rld I just noticed your comment. CZcams notification have been a little sketchy lately. Thank you for the kind comments and I am glad you enjoyed the video.
thank you for the kind comment. The tool used for clipping the J-Clips onto the wire cage is called "J-Clip Pliers". You can usually find them at a farm supply store but it might be worth ordering a decent pair online. Cheaper ones are hard to work with. Here is a decent pair for comparison www.walmart.com/ip/Miller-Mfg-Wire-Clip-Pliers/16454251
It is a resting mat so they have a way to get off of the wire if they need to. I find that my rabbits don't use it much but i still put them in there just in case. You could also use a piece of tile or something similar. I would stay away from wood myself because it is almost impossible to clean. Hope that helps and thanks for watching.
I hate admitting this after watching you use 1 cut of wire for all 4 sides, but I've been cutting out all 6 sides from rolls. No wonder it takes me so long building cages. And I'm having trouble finding rolls of 1/2 x 1 wire!
Eman Roshdy Thank you for the kind comments. I am glad you enjoyed the video. To answer your question, the tool that is called "J-Clip Pliers" or "Cage Pliers". I was able to find some at a local feed store. Word of caution here though, I started off with a fairly cheap pair from a farm supply store and they were terrible. Invest in a decent pair. In case you have a hard time locating them here is a link to the clips I used: @1 and here is a link to the pliers: @1. Hope that helps
Can I just say that I love how you left out all the useless chit-chat and got straight to the point made it very short and sweet, showed me everything I needed to know and didn't waste any of my time.. thank you and good job sir
A little trick...when cutting out the door, cut in the middle of the wire and fold it over, that eliminates the sharp edges when reaching in the cage.
That is a good tip. Thanks for sharing.
i do this and use the wire as door hinge
Hey there, Bless you for sharing amazing how to raise rabbits n quail on a Budget. I saw a large shelf unit you repurposed, love to see how to adapt for rabbits
Just getting my feet wet with 5 adults 8 kits n 2 deliver in couple of weeks.🙏
Next quail for egg's n. Meat.
We Appreciate you for Paying it Forward!!!!
That leads to wastage but worth it.
Very helpful! Thank you. I'm glad you mentioned the strip around the bottom. And the door opening towards the inside. Smart!
Thank you so much.
best rabbit cage build video on the web... hands down... thanks for it as it will help me out greatly
Thank you so much for the kind comments. I am glad you found this video helpful.
Excellent video on how to do it goes through every aspect without rambling on as I've said before Chris your instructional videos are by far the best on youtube. Keep it up. Kieran from Scotland.
Thanks so much. This was actually my very first video ever. I think I could do better now if I were to re do it.
Great video. I’ve never build cages so take this with a grain of salt, but without of a second pair of hands a zip tie or two might come in handy for attaching the top and bottom.
i think i have watched every rabbit cage/hutch video online and this is hands down the best. Full description on build and actual set up. Great video. Ill be adding cages like this to my current set up.
+SkiffinIt Thank you for watching and commenting. I am glad that you found it useful.
Nice video. I learnt alot from your video. Thanks a million. I made one myself after seeing your video. One thing which I wanted to add is that the door should open out wards, that way predators like cats etc will not be able to open it by just pushing them. Anyway, you did a great job by guiding us. You indeed are a pet lover.
Thanks so much for the kind comments. I am not against having the door open out but I prefer mine to open inward. as you said, opening out keeps predators from pushing it open, opening in keeps rabbits from pushing it open and that is a bigger problem than predators for me. Either way though, if you find that it doesn't work for you one way you can always take it off and put it the other way. Pretty easy to change the door position after it is built.
I like outwards myself, but I've had both, actually still do lol... but it's a personal preference... I have predator problems... but if you put clips on your cage gates nether, escape artist bunnies, there are a lot of them lol, or predators can't get them. Win-win. I do my cages different but again personable preference great video, it's all about giving it a good solid design abs education... and you do a solid version of that, great job...
This is the video I watched before I built my first cage, I have been checking out your channel or info on stuff I am doing now and thought I would come back and make a post saying I am thankful you showed me how to use a 2x4 and hammer to bend the wire cage. Thanks dude.
Awesome. I am so glad you found my videos helpful.
This was a great video. It allowed me to build my first rabbit cage and start saving myself money.
Thank you for watching. I am glad you liked it.
I build my cages about the same way except for the hinged door. What I don't do is the tarp underneath. Excellent Idea!!! I will see how I go about doing it. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a nice set up. The tarp has worked well for me but if I had it away from my house it would be easier to just let everything fall to the ground and shovel it up from time to time.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! Such a detailed video so my sister and I can now re-do her entire rabbitry she has for breeding. I am so glad came across this video.
Thank you so much for watching and I am glad you found it helpful.
NO THIS VIDEO IS WRONG WIRED BOTTOMS CAN HURT THEIR FEET AND THEYLL GET SORE HOCKS DONT HAVE WIRED BOTTOM.TRY WALK ON WIRES AND SEE HOW IT FEELS
@@maryamkamran3267 put a 12x12 tile inside or use vinyl covered wire. Either solve the foot issue...
@@maryamkamran3267 very true man , this guy has no clue.
If you are using a wired floor you need to at least put one wooden block where the rabbit can rest without hurting his feet.
This is a good video on making good cages for rabbits. I am getting ready to replace a few cages an will use your video as an example. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for watching. I am glad you liked it.
Thank you for this wonderful video! I understand some people on here think they are helping the animals by telling you wire cages are bad for them but they just don't understand
Thanks for watching. And I agree, I think most people mean well but they just don't understand.
I like the video. They make little plastic strips you can put over the sharp edges on the inside of the door - but I do it a little differently. I cut my doors out with the long piece of wire still attached to the cage - and then I bend it out and back to the cage so I don't have any sharp edges. I do the same thing with the door piece - using the bends on the top as the hinges rather than J clips. I used to build them with wooden frames - but even with no wood below they'll pee on the wood sides, and it will hold the smell.
good suggestions. I have done some of that too. I have wood in my shed but it is not in direct contact with them and is covered by a tarp as high as they pee.
Thank you for a clear instructional video. Going to make quail cages soon.
Thank you for watching. I am glad you found the video helpful.
Casey Roman, I can't reply to your comment directly. I am not very familiar with English Lop Rabbits. The cage itself should work fine but you might have to make it a little larger. I read that they typically get about 11 pounds so that is pretty close to the size of my rabbits so I would think that the cage would work well for them. Just make sure to put a resting board inside so they don't have to stand on the wire all the time.
Veronica Oberst, for some reason I am unable to reply to your comments but I wanted to say thank you for commenting. Good suggestion about the door molding just make sure you don't use something that would harm the rabbits if they chew it up (or should I say when they chew it up). As far as your question about Flemish giants, I have no problem with my New Zealand whites and a full litter but I would say that the total weight I have had in them at one time was probably around 50 pounds (full litter of 8 week old rabbits). I didn't notice any problems with the stability. With that being said you probably want to build it much bigger for Flemish Giants and may need to add extra support for that reason. I would avoid using wood on the floor supports though, it soaks things up and is impossible to clean. You might look at metal conduit supports some where in the middle of the cage though. Just a thought.
It doesn't matter it's bad for their feet they get sore hocks very easily and look up " Are wire bottomed cages ok for rabbits" it's very bad for them and if u change their litter box then they won't get problems with heir it's wet and they should a have a little area as a litter box but really hey should be free ranging in a room
John Blobe Look up the ARBA (American Rabbit Breaders Association) guidelines for rabbit cages. You will see that wire cages are fine by them. Quoted from their recommendations: "Cages with either solid floors or a resting
board, for those enclosures with wired bottoms, may need to be provided for those animals prone to sore hocks, particularly
Belgian Hares, Flemish Giants and Rex based on the condition of the animal’s foot pads"
3 things about this:
1. I do provide resting boards
2. I am not raising any of the breeds they mention above
3. My rabbits have no feet problems and never have.
Again, I am sorry to offend you but please don't assume that the animal would not be happy in this cage because you would not be happy in this cage. These are rabbits and not people we are talking about here.
Slightly Rednecked I think John Blobe is reacting as a pet rabbit owner. He either doesn't understand the concept of homesteading and is simply confused or, he is vegetarian. I can certainly applaud him for his concern but for me...... lets eat some meat.
None of you guys get how to take care of rabbits . But there is a difference between living and thriving. Your rabbit will thrive if it is kept inside and in a room. Also you can't give them enough space in wire cages and they cant stand on their hind legs and they will be kept outside which is also bad because they won't get enough attention and the outside has many obstacles that domestic rabbits don't know how to deal with. Like thunder storms I have heard many stories about there bunnies dieing from shock of the storm.
Hi John Blobe, I just want to put it blunt for you. Not rude, just blunt. These rabbits are not pets, they are to eat. I promise you the rabbits are kept clean and attended to several times a day. If you raise something to feed your family you definitely take good care of it. Its not like the mass produced stuff you get in the grocery store. If you raise meat (rabbit) to eat, you want it to be happy and healthy. If you raise a garden for your family..... it is the same thing. you will tend that garden to insure it stays healthy. If my bunnies were pets, they would be in the house instead of the barn.
That's a beautiful cage, but I'm wondering how sturdy it is? I've got 25+ lb Flemish and some have litters. Thanks!
Just built my cages turned out great. Thank you.
Great video!! Some people will obviously be upset by the fact it’s wire. Don’t let em get ya down. wire is definitely not bad. I use it myself and my bunnies are fine. I have a Rabbitry. Thanks so much for putting this video up!! Great way for my to save money and still provide my fluffers wonderful cages. (If I get slammed by the fact I use wire cages, don’t bother, I won’t read em.)
Thanks so much for the kind comments. And I don't let the people slamming me for wire cages get to me either. I know my rabbits are content and healthy.
Great video, thank you. I am going to try this but with one small edit, when i make the floor I will make it 2" bigger all around and bend that 2" up 90 degrees all around, then attach the walls. Safety strip already included and the bend will add stability.
Thank you! This was incredibly helpful and instructive. We built our cage last night in about 1 and a half hours with only your video to guide us. :)
awesome. thanks so much for watching and I am glad it helped you out.
Nicely done! The cage looks great! If you ever are in need if any mesh or hardware cloth let us know :) The Wire Cloth MAN
Top Hinge, door swings to the inside! GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You!
Thank you very much for posting the video... Much appreciate it.....
I am glad it was helpful.
We are looking to find meat rabbits to add to our home grown meat. I love the easy and not so expensive cages you built and you were on target to explain each step. Great job!
Thank you so much for the kind comments. I am glad you found the video helpful.
Very nice build and details, thank-you!
Great video and keep making them. Ignore the haters. You have provided your meat rabbits with a clean environment that is safe from predators. The wire floor is the best solution to keep them from wading through their own waste. The people that think this is inhumane should spend a little time walking through sewage. Great thinking using the tarp to channel the waste. I have raised lots of rabbits in the past but have always built wood framed hutches and was looking at building all wire hutches this go round because like you said, they will eat anything they can get their mouths on. Your rabbits are obviously happy, healthy, and well cared for which is what we should all want till harvest. Keep up the good work and good luck on your road to self sufficiency.
Thanks so much for the kind comments.
Donavan Mahan
Donavan Mahan you idiot the metal floor will hurt its feet the cage is tiny they can’t reach the hay the water bottle your suppose to use a water bowl and there poo is only half digested they need to eat it and digest it twice
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Clean rabbit? If they walk on wire they can get sore hocks that will get infected if not treated and if they don’t notice u have a dead and bacteria infected rabbit
Great job... Ive found that if you take another piece of 2x4 and put under the other one on the other side of the wire, I can then use a bar clamp on each end very tight and then bend really accurate and sharp 90 degree bends... Just a suggestion. Also in case you dont have bar clamps, just use two 3 inch wood screws and screw the boards together. Its really quick and nice angles. Thanks for posting
SoutheastBluesMan great idea. I will have to try that out.
Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching.
This video is amazing and you are great making it look so simple. Encouraging!!! Thanks so much!
thank you for the kind comments
Slightly Rednecked Quick question if you don't mind. I was running the numbers, and it seems to me that there is not a big difference between creating the cages with, 1x1 galvanized wire or 1/2 x 1 galvanized wire, less than $4. I would like to learn to build the cages myself, but I may need only 3 to get started. I was thinking that it would be better to use the smaller wire for everything. Do you think this is a good idea or is there any reason (apart from the $3-$4 dollar difference) why you would prefer to use the 1x1 wire for the sides and top of the cage? Thanks!
Learn How to Speak Spanish Online Fast! really there is no reason you couldn't build the entire cage with smaller wire. For me it has to do with price. I don't remember the exact figures but the smaller wire is significantly more expensive. You might want to double check the roll of wire you are looking at. I know that the smaller wire came in smaller length rolls so if you are just comparing the price for the roll of wire you may be mistaken on your figures. Hope that helps.
Thanks again!!!
Learn How to Speak Spanish Online Fast! you are welcome. :)
Hello & Thank u! Thank u sooo much 4 this informative video... exactly what I was looking 4. I've used NO ZINC (NO galvanized) Stainless steel 304 mesh wire as I'm building a much bigger cage 4 my bird & zinc is TOXIC but other that and using j clips (as I can't find them without zinc!!!!! So I got SS hog rings) I'm using your technique. This visual was exactly what I needed 2 make my own affordable safe cage. I will have a LOT Of dremeling 2 do though 2 make it safe. This brings me 2 my one question... u didn't show a whole lot of u cutting the wire & it look me hours 2 just cut the one side & I think I messed up the last vertical bar in my struggles. Please tell me what tool(s) u recommend 2 get thru the project. I need something good before I can move onto trying 2 cut the floor & top and finally door. Thank u everything & I'd really appreciate recommendations 4 the best wire cutters so my baby can have a really nice giant cage!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for watching. I am glad that you found this video helpful. I just use a regular pair of wire cutters to cut my wire. You may wan to look into getting something like bolt cutters to make it a little easier. Something like this maybe. www.amazon.com/WORKPRO-W017004A-Cutter-Bi-Material-Molybdenum/dp/B015W3BAW6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=bolt+cutters&qid=1556620765&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
Just built some cages following your plans. Thanks for the great information. I do have one question, can I mount them on the wall in my shed? It has 3 windows, not much insulation. Was going to put fans in each window for summer months. I live in southeast mo. And as you know the summers are not usually fun. Just wondering if I can use my already built shed or if I should build a lean to type structure to house them outside instead. Thanks again sir.
Sorry for the slow response. I would personally build a lean to on the side of the shed and put them outside but if you want to put them inside with fans in the summer I am sure it would work just fine. Good airflow is the key. Another thought is you could insulate the shed and put a window AC unit in for the summer.
Very helpful. Just the info I needed.
great video. I plan to use this technique for building quail cages.
soldierwillis I am glad that you found it useful. I build quail cages very similar. Check out my video on quail and you can see how i do them. You can make them out of hardware cloth and save a significant amount of money. czcams.com/video/zIGR8ThgpFE/video.html
You can use door molding for extra protection on those sharp edges!
All adds to the cost
You can also cut the wire with a circular saw. We use a small one and it’s super fast
Nice cages I’m getting ready to make one that sz Thank You for making video
Thank you for watching. I am glad you liked it.
Thank you so much for teaching me how to save money and do it myself.
Can you please tell me the name brand of your nipple water bottles for your rabbits? I am not having any luck with the water bottles with the ball and all I can find are water bottles with plastic nipples, which the rabbits will chew on. Love how well you explained the cage making and now going over to what how you made your nesting boxes. We are new to raising rabbits and my daughter is in Ag Mechanics so can make the boxes for us to use in the near future for our first litter. We have both learned so much from watching your videos. Thank you so much!
Great video, very helpful. Can you post a link to the pliers you use? A lot of us only can find the ones at tractor supply that only have one prong instead of two. Thanks
I should have done that already. here is a link to a pretty nice pair (it is an affiliate link). amzn.to/2Gl3pYI
I hope that helps.
very nice job for the rabbit. easy and simple
Thanks for the tutorial. I am getting ready to build new cages here at Pine Meadows Hobby Farm
+Pine Meadows Hobby Farm A Modern Homestead I am glad that you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.
Hi, do you put a blanket or anything on the bottom of the cage? If not you should because rabbit paws don’t have padding so they can get really sore on wire bottomed cages
on a estament with out wire or j clips or a j clamp how much would this cage be. I have english lops and french lops
thanks for the video and all the awesome info. we've got a couple of pet rats in a small wired cage now and are growing bigger. this video has helped me get an idea of how to make one for our rats. i dont think its animal cruelty on making these kinda cages at all. my guinea pig i had as a teenager was in one and loved her cage. had the same kinda bottom you used in this video too. at time if i thought it was drafty in the house id cut out a 12 pk. cardboard package of sodas for her to stay in for inside of the cage. thank you again for the video. this is way cheaper to make then buying basically the same thing at a pet store for $150.00+.
Thanks for watching and I am so glad you found it helpful This was the very first video I made so not the best video quality but glad it is still being viewed and people are finding it helpful.
Thanks for the informative video!
+Tessla Sadler You are very welcome. Glad i could help and thank you for the kind comments.
Question for you, I haven't built wire cages in a LONG time. Got out of raising rabbits a couple decades ago. Right now, I'm fostering kittens for the local animal shelter and the best cage to do that with is a Ferret Nation. Actual cage dimensions of a ferret nation are 48" H X 36" W X 24" D. I am toying with the idea of building an all wire cage to that dimension. It will have a floor with a hole cut in it j-clipped in at 24" up. It will have two additional 18" wide shelves j clipped in as well, I'd go with opposite sides to add more support. Do you think it would hold up? I'll use shelf liners so I don't have kitten feet falling through the wire. Plan was to use 1" X 2" mesh at 14 gauge. I could build 3 cages to those dimensions, buy dog crate trays and buy furniture dolly's to put them on and STILL save $50 over the price of buying ONE ferret nation. Tempted to go for broke and try it.. lol I guess basically it's two 24 X 36 cages on top of each other sharing a floor/roof. Wish I could find 12 gauge, I know that would do it.
I have never tried to put a shelf in a cage. I am not sure how well it would hold up in the long run and I would be concerned with bunnies urinating and defecating on bunnies below them. If it was me, I would just build multiple cages at 18 inches high but that is just me. If you are having good luck with the current cage set up, it sounds like your plan is pretty similar and should work.
When putting the bottom onto the sides or the top I would do all the corners first and then go through the edges to keep the shape and hold it in place. Would be a lot more efficient I think.
i did have a question on the water bottle....where can you find that kind at? all the pet stores weve gone to only have the little ball kind. which leaks at times inside the cage. would love to get that kinda water bottle for our rats but in a smaller size maybe. thanks. :)
You can look on amazon for them. If you have an outside set up i would suggest an automatic watering system. Much for efficient. I did a video on mine and you can see it here. czcams.com/users/edit?o=U&video_id=4QTRyDN6RIA
Casey Roman I can't reply directly to your comment but I am not sure what you are asking. The cage is made entirely of wire and J-Clips so without those there wouldn't be a cage. Sorry but I am just not sure how to answer your question.
Slightly Rednecked i think he ment how much would it cost to make the cage without eny wire or jay clip how much would it cost.
That's what I thought too but the cage is only made of wire and J-Clips. Without them there would be no cage. Maybe I am being dense here but I just don't think I really understand what is being asked. There is nothing else to buy but wire and J-Clips.
or he is asking how much the wire and jay clips would cost.
Great Video. Thanks so much for it. What would you recommend for a resting pad and would you affix it to bottom?
+Lou Balestriere I bought my resting mats from Tractor supply (specifically made for that purpose) but pretty much anything would work. I would stay away from treated lumber of course (bunnies like to chew). I know lots of people use ceramic tiles in the summer to help with cooling. I don't think it is really necessary to fix them to the bottom of the cage unless you are having some kind of problem. My rabbits like to move things around their cage and that is fine with me. I hope that helps.
Thanks so much for the answer and great info. Looking forward to more of your great videos. Be well!
no problem. I am glad I could help.
I would love just to see a little rabbit update just to see the rabbits again
Clamp each end of the bottom /top panel to start with. It is way much easier to hold it in place while assembling it. It also doesn't hurt to try to flatten the wire too before assembling 😊 either.
Good suggestion. I don't like to do that though because it can cause a gap if the wire doesn't line up exactly right. (I hope that makes sense).
Yes it does, but since you are using j clips there is always wiggeling space enough for you to adjust it to fit perfectly. I have done it like I suggest for more than 30 years and still make it fit snugly in either ends. But see your point clearly.
I like the idea of hanging wire cages so I can move them to pasture if I want to and hang them back up at night.
Great video! I like everything about it. Just wondering about the piece of untreated wood at the end of the video. Does it matter what type of wood? Is the wood for their teeth? Just wondering about the purpose of the wood. And also the plastic platform in the cage, for sleeping? Does the rabbit droppings and urine smell bad? I have close neighbours. Thanks for all your knowledge and teaching others. Greatly appreciated.
The wood is for them to chew on. You want to avoid cedar and treated wood but just about anything else is ok. And the plastic is a resting mat for them to get off of the wire if they want to. Rabbit manure does have a little bit of a smell. Not so bad if it is dry but a little stronger if it is wet. I don't find it to be a big issue and none of my neighbors have every complained. It isn't really that strong of a smell and doesn't seem to carry far like chicken manure does.
@@Slightlyrednecked Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. Great information. I have 6 kids. We live in Canada. We want to start breeding rabbits. Your channel is so helpful. Thanks for helping us. Now we have to build cages and find breeders. Thanks again. God bless.
Nice video helps a lot all theses people talking trash about wire floors. Wire floors are the best things for rabbits they do not hurt the rabbits and the wire is also a lot more cleaner. Go to a fair whats the cages made out of hmmmm WIRE.
Thanks. I agree with you, for most rabbits, wire floors are the best option.
The Best video in youtubeland God bless you brother, thank you so much
Thank you so much for the kind comments. So glad you liked it.
Bobio Egam Do you know what you're talking about?! The only thing you should be blessing are those rabbits. Bless them to a place that they can live in a good habitat. I know he's raising them to eat but that doesn't mean they should live like that. Just imagine living in a jail cell, bare foot, with that floor.
What size wiring did you use for the bottom and the rest of the cage? Also where did you get the materials to make the cage from.
Hannah Smith sorry for the slow response time. The bottom of the cage is made from 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch 14 gauge wire. I bought it at the local big box store (I think I bought it at tractor supply). You can order it online but the shipping cost is outrageous.
If you use a pair of hog ring pliers to do a rough set putting the j-clips on much easier... abs build roof on before bottom, sets they shape better, less fighting with the wire.
im from egypt, and i would like to tell u that this video was pretty awesome and useful, thanks and i will use ur idea
+Mostafa Nouh I am very glad i could help. That is the great thing about the internet. We can reach across borders and help each other out. thanks for watching.
Awesome! Thank you I definitely will follow your plans when I am building my cages, great tips, love your set up :) Blessings
thank you. I am glad that you found it helpful.
Very nice tutorial, I learned just what I was searching for. Thank you
Thank you for the kind comments. I am glad it was helpful.
what is the white pad in there cages? I am new at rabbits and just starting out. any tips are welcome
it is a resting mat to give them a place to get off of the wire.
Question is 1/2 by 1/2 wire to small to allow rabbit pellets to pass through floor
I got a whole bunch laying around and wonder if it is ok to use for floors
Thanks great video John
John Webb I am so sorry about the slow reply here. To answer your question, I really am not sure. I haven't tried it. I would think that it would allow most droppings to pass through but you may end up with some not passing through. If i had some laying around I would try using it and if it doesn't work it is easy enough to replace. Heck, if nothing else it can be used for the roof and save you some there. There is no reason you can't use it for the sides either. I just use bigger wire for the sides because it is cheaper. You would have to do some cutting to make room for water bottles to poke through and stuff but would save you having to buy wire so why not.
Just for future viewers FYI Tractor Supply has discontinued the J clips and pliers that they sold, but Amazon has them.
Good tip. Those were garbage anyway, or at least the pliers were. Thanks for sharing.
@@Slightlyrednecked They have the clips and pliers at all the TSC near me today. Lixit Brand, total crap pliers though.
@@Slightlyrednecked with what tool do we replace jclipls and pliers to tie the mesh wire?
question do you double up your cages for two or does it just look that big on cmera
+Chris Beniq not sure if I understand the question but each rabbit has its own cage and they are all the same size. I hope that answers it but let me know if not. Thanks for watching.
Wow awesome video!! I just built a hutch for my kids. I was so proud. I couldn’t find a way to make a door. Now I’ll be buying some j clips. Thank you so much!
I recently bought more rabbits I have arthritis in my thumb nuckles. When trying to put the j clips on I have severe pain. Is there any other way to fasten the cage together?
What are the wire sizes for the sides and top and what is the size type for the bottom?
I do the corners first rotating as I go. After the corners are done I do the middles of each side while rotating. Then the center of each middle so in and so on. I find that I use less hooks.
That is probably a better way to do it. I am always concerned with the middle gapping if I do that but it probably isn't a real issue.
Thanks man, I'm making some for my pigeons!
Thanks for watching. I am glad you found it helpful. You might want to use a different wire for the floor. Half inch hardware cloth would be easier on their feet then the wide gap of the rabbit wire.
What size j clips are these? I've been looking everywhere for these small ones and I can't find them anywhere, all the ones I've found are wider than these and they won't fit through the holes in the wire I'm using 😩😕
+Katiebug9723 See if this helps. bit.ly/1C5Nyke
Let me know if I can help further.
Finally a decent video of building own wire cage. Btw, what made you opt for the doors that open inside?
Thanks for the kind comments. I am glad you enjoyed it. I opted to make the door open to the inside and upward in the off chance that I forget to latch a door shut. With it opening the way it does it will automatically shut and stay shut. A very ambitious rabbit could open it but for the most part it is shut and no worries.
Slightly Rednecked Now that you explained it, it makes total sense.
RustyPocketRabbitry I wish I could take credit for it but I read it or heard it somewhere and had the same thought (that makes total sense). So that is how I do it. :)
Great video. Very educational with step by step instruction. Thank you so much for doing this to help others. I am ready to make mine now!
Heather Vallee I am so glad that you found it useful. Thank you for the kind comments
Where did you find those water bottles. Cant find anywhere. great video. Thank you
I got them from a local farm supply store but you can purchase them on amazon. Here is a link if you need it. amzn.to/2JEUvqp
Do you have any links to the wire material you used? I keep finding rolls that are much larger than 18 in H
I am sorry but I don't. you might check with the stores in your area and see if they can order in a different size wire. it would probably be cheaper than paying shipping if you order it online yourself.
How do you keep the water from freezing in the winter? Great video btw.
I don't. I just use bowls for watering in the winter and switch it out a few times a day. usually once in the morning and once in the evening.
thank you so much for your videos you have really helped me get started. you're doing a great job hope to see more videos.
Thank you for the kind comments. I am so glad you found my videos helpful.
where do you get the clips and clipper?
I’m looking to do this with just rat wire would that also work?
Hi Slightly Rednecked, where do you source your wire mesh from? I am in NZ too and couldn't get them off the self. :)
+gogilby I know how difficult it can be. I buy mine locally just because the shipping is outrageous on that stuff. If you can afford to have it shipped in I would think Amazon would have as good a deal as anyone else but I have not really shopped for it online. Sorry I can't be of more help but if you do find a good online source please let me know so I can share with others.
Greatest video
Good explanation
Thanks
One question ---what is that tool name?
Mesh locking tool.
I like to buy!!
Antony Paul I am glad that you liked the video. The tool used to clip the wire together is called J-Clip Pliers. You also need to make sure you pick up some J-Clips. I have also seen them called Wire Clips and Wire Clip Pliers. Here is a link to the clips: bit.ly/1C5Nyke. Here is a link to the pliers: bit.ly/1uSWHKM
I think I'd lay a thin board across it let the bottom piece of fencing rest on it as your age a clipping
Great video. What do you use for giving water in the winter?
I use rubber crocks in the winter. Easy to knock the ice out of them and refill a few times a day.
What is the name and brand of the water bottles?
hi what size are you cages in CM or inches.
Where did you get the water bottle from
Hi again chris i seem to only be able to source 1inch by 1inch cage wire where i live is that ok for the cage walls ? I can get 1inch x half inch no problem for the floor .
sure. That is fine for the walls and top of the cage. I don't use it because it is more expensive.
I also use a grinder with a cutting blade to cut my wire faster and you don't see the little sharp edges on the wire
That is a great idea. I bet it works very well.
Great video! I can see this being very helpful to people breeding rabbits:)
+Mypetsw0rld I just noticed your comment. CZcams notification have been a little sketchy lately. Thank you for the kind comments and I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Slightly Rednecked werhe you buy the plyers and clips
Can you provide a link to buy the wire and the feeder please
Great video man
Thanks so much. I am glad you liked it.
What are those type of water bottles called?
Hi the cage was simple and good looking. I liked it.
What was the name of HAND TOOL you had used for clipping the Mesh ?
thank you for the kind comment. The tool used for clipping the J-Clips onto the wire cage is called "J-Clip Pliers". You can usually find them at a farm supply store but it might be worth ordering a decent pair online. Cheaper ones are hard to work with. Here is a decent pair for comparison www.walmart.com/ip/Miller-Mfg-Wire-Clip-Pliers/16454251
Thank you my friend
Mahammed zilani yunus You are very welcome. Glad I could help.
besides the flimsyness are there any other reasons not to use hardware cloth i just bought a couple 25 ft rolls to make cages with
hardware cloth is too small of a gauge of wire. it isn't good for their feet. As you mentioned, it isn't sturdy enough either. I hope that helps.
thanks, yes i took it back and picked up exactly what you show here
What is the white small plastic grate on the cage floor for?
It is a resting mat so they have a way to get off of the wire if they need to. I find that my rabbits don't use it much but i still put them in there just in case. You could also use a piece of tile or something similar. I would stay away from wood myself because it is almost impossible to clean. Hope that helps and thanks for watching.
I hate admitting this after watching you use 1 cut of wire for all 4 sides, but I've been cutting out all 6 sides from rolls. No wonder it takes me so long building cages. And I'm having trouble finding rolls of 1/2 x 1 wire!
Good job sir ... But i have a question ..what is the name of the tool you use to bind the iron together? That make the hinge .... Thx
Eman Roshdy Thank you for the kind comments. I am glad you enjoyed the video.
To answer your question, the tool that is called "J-Clip Pliers" or "Cage Pliers". I was able to find some at a local feed store. Word of caution here though, I started off with a fairly cheap pair from a farm supply store and they were terrible. Invest in a decent pair. In case you have a hard time locating them here is a link to the clips I used: @1 and here is a link to the pliers: @1.
Hope that helps
Love this design
Thank you.