Rabbit Hutch heaters

brendan_dj · 01-10-2007, 7:41 PM

Is there such a thing?

I am looking for a very small heater suitable to go outside in a rabbit-hutch.

The purpose is simply to make the pets more comfortable on those very icy cold frosty nights in winter.

Ideally it needs to be at least IP45 weatherproof and of a design such that the pets will not gnaw or chew through the wire etc.

I dont want to cook the pets, but just create a cosy warm corner in the hutch for them.

**Dave** · 01-10-2007, 7:43 PM

Rabbits are fine with cold weather, they just don't like damp.

Just make sure the hutch is clean and dry and there really is no problem with the temperature.

brendan_dj · 01-10-2007, 7:46 PM

When I was a boy, my sister's rabbit croaked on the first frosty night one winter

Admittedly, it had survived about 12 other winters so I guess it was reaching a fairly old rabbit-age.

**Dave** · 01-10-2007, 7:51 PM

Oh,

I'll chance my arm and say it's probably not because of the cold.

There may be heaters available but rabbit proof ones are probably very rare indeed.

Mr Incredible · 01-10-2007, 10:01 PM

How about a dual purpose George Foreman lean mean grilling machine?

brian s · 01-10-2007, 10:10 PM

They also need a toilet and hot running water. The home cinema room is optional but they do appreciate it so it's worth considering.

brendan_dj · 02-10-2007, 4:40 AM

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Originally Posted by brian s

They also need a toilet and hot running water. The home cinema room is optional but they do appreciate it so it's worth considering.

True, I hadn't thought of that. I should buy them a few DVDs to start up their movie collection.

Perhaps "Watership Down"?

Can anybody think of any other movies?

kingfats · 02-10-2007, 5:10 AM

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Originally Posted by brian s

They also need a toilet and hot running water. The home cinema room is optional but they do appreciate it so it's worth considering.

kingfats · 02-10-2007, 5:30 AM

Hi
As this is a rabbit thread,i've chucked in a pic of the wife's pets for all you soppy gits!

I have nothing to do with them,but at least i can put their waste onto the compost heap.

Cheers.

brian s · 02-10-2007, 7:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kingfats

Hi
As this is a rabbit thread,i've chucked in a pic of the wife's pets for all you soppy gits!

I have nothing to do with them,but at least i can put their waste onto the compost heap.

Cheers.

Wot no home cinema?

Brendan

How about Rabbit Proof Fence?

All the best
Bri

brian s · 02-10-2007, 7:44 AM

Kingfats

I've just thought your 11 inch screen would be a great start to their AV haven.

They might like Bugs Bunny as well.

Best wishes
Bri

city fan · 02-10-2007, 7:52 AM

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Originally Posted by brendan_dj

Perhaps "Watership Down"?

Can anybody think of any other movies?

Fatal Attraction

brian s · 02-10-2007, 7:57 AM

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Originally Posted by city fan

Fatal Attraction

Horror films might be a bit much for them.

Cheers
Bri

h4rri · 02-10-2007, 8:06 AM

Hmm back OT

There is no specific item but I would suggest on of the bar heaters secreting the cable away from them. Also put it on an RCD so if they manage to damage the cable it trips. Also bear in mind any cable accross the garden would have to be armoured.

Last couple of years I've moved the whole hutch into the shed, previously we just put carpet and a tarp on the roof to keep the snow off. Now she wants me to build an insulated, heated hutch for them LOL