Tibet

Use a full sheet of plywood, 4 by 8 feet, for the
roof. The back of the rabbit hutch should be one half of a
sheet of plywood, 2 by 8 feet. For convenience, the
cage floor should be 30 inches from the ground. Use
white rolled roofing material (90 pound weight) or
comparable shingles on the roof deck. Paint the sides
and back or cover them with suitable all-weather
material. Do not use metal roofing. It conducts too
much heat.
During cold winter periods, attach panels of
inch tempered masonite or other suitable material
around the bottom of the hutch to close off the area
to reduce drafts. Cold will not hurt rabbits if they are
kept dry and free from drafts.
Locate your rabbit hutch with its back to the
prevailing winds and in the protection of trees. Trees
should also be available to provide shade because hot
weather can be a major problem for rabbits. If your
backyard is not well-fenced to keep out people and
animals, put a wire skirt around the bottom of your
hutch to keep playful children and pets out of the
manure.

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