How to Build a Wood Framed Rabbit Cage

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How to Build a Wood Framed Rabbit Cage

How to Build a Wood Framed Rabbit Cage. One way to keep pet rabbits safe from predators and outdoor elements is by building a wood- framed cage. This allows access to the rabbit from the top of the cage and the wire allows you to see the rabbit without opening a door. If the cage is outdoors, use treated lumber and paint the plywood parts with exterior grade paint.

Things Needed

Four pieces of 2-by-4-by-48-inch lumber
Four pieces of 2-by-4-by-24-inch lumber
Wood glue
8d box nails
Two pieces of 24-by-24-by-¾-inch plywood
One piece of 24-by-36-by-¾-inch plywood
3d box nails
One piece of 2-by-4-by-34½-inch lumber
One piece of 37½-by-24¾-by-¾-inch plywood
One piece of 37½-by-30-by-¾-inch plywood
Framing square
Jigsaw
Piano hinge w/screws
One piece of 37½-by-24-inch Rabbit wire
¾-inch staples
Staple gun

Step 1

Place four of the 2-by-4-by-48-inch lumber on a work table along with the four 2-by-4-by-24-inch lumber. Apply glue to the 24-inch lumber and secure it to the 48-inch lumber with the 8d box nails, flushing it with one edge and one end.

Step 2

Apply glue to one edge of the 24-by-24-by-3/4-inch plywood and secure them on the ends of the 24-by-36-by-3/4-inch plywood with the 3d box nails. Next, apply glue to the ends of the 2-by-4-by-34½-inch lumber and secure it between the 24-by-24-by-¾-inch plywood at the top with the 3d box nails.

Step 3

Apply glue to the inside of the legs above the 2-by-4 supports and secure them to the four corners of the assembly from Step 2 with the 3d box nails. Secure the 37½-by-24¾-by-¾-inch plywood to the legs and bottom on the side opposite the 34½-inch 2-by-4 with the 3d box nails.

Step 4

Place the 37½-by-30-by-3/4-inch plywood on the work table. Measure in from one end of the plywood and make marks at 12¾ and 24¾ inches. Place the framing square on the marks and draw across the 30-inch width of the plywood.

Step 5

Measure down the lines from Step 4 and make mark at 12 inches. Place the framing square on the marks and draw a line connecting the two marks. Cut this out with the jigsaw.

Step 6

Install the piano hinge on the cut-out piece with the screws provided. Set the cut-out piece back into the plywood from which it came and secure it with the screws provided. This is the top of the rabbit cage with a hinged door.

Step 7

Secure the top to the top of the rabbit cage with the 4d box nails. Secure the rabbit wire to the front of the rabbit cage with ¾-inch staples and the staple gun.