How Much Space Do Chickens Need? Coop & Run Size Guide
Frequently asked questions
What size dog kennel or crate do I need?
Measure your dog from nose to base of tail while standing and from the floor to the top of the head while sitting, then add 2–4 inches to each. Your dog should be able to stand without crouching, turn around, and lie flat on its side. For a furniture-style crate, match those figures to the interior clear space, not the exterior size in the title.
Are furniture-style dog crates strong enough for my dog?
For a normal, crate-trained dog, yes - the models with a metal mesh or bar layer over the wood hold up to everyday mouthing. No wooden crate is chew-proof, so a dog that has escaped or destroyed a crate before needs a welded-steel or aluminium crate instead.
Can two dogs share one kennel?
Only a crate with a removable divider and a separate door on each side, and only if the dogs get along and each half is sized to that dog. Two dogs should not share open, undivided crate space.
How much does a dog kennel cost?
Prices in this catalog run from around $40 for a basic wire crate to about $310 for a large furniture-style or two-dog kennel, with most solid mid-range furniture crates between $150 and $300.
Do dog kennels require assembly?
Most furniture-style and wooden kennels require assembly - budget 1–3 hours for the larger models. Check the individual product description; assembly quality varies by product.
How do I clean a wooden or furniture dog kennel?
Pull and wipe the removable tray daily, and wipe the interior panels with a pet-safe cleaner every few weeks, letting it dry fully before the dog goes back in. Smell is almost always a tray or bedding problem, not the wood.
Frequently asked questions
How big should a rabbit hutch be?
Welfare guidance is a sleeping area of at least 6 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft for one or two rabbits, plus a separate exercise run of at least 32 sq ft that the rabbits can reach at all times. The rabbit should be able to take three hops along the length and stand fully upright without its ears touching the roof.
Wood or metal - which rabbit hutch is better outdoors?
A wooden hutch with a solid roof gives better weather protection and is warmer, but it needs sealing once a year and a determined rabbit can chew it. A galvanized metal cage never rots or absorbs urine and can't be chewed, but offers less shelter - so it suits a sheltered spot or a rabbit that chews.
How do I stop foxes getting into a rabbit hutch?
Use quarter-inch to half-inch hardware cloth on all sides including the floor, elevate the hutch 2 to 3 feet off the ground, fit spring-clip or padlock latches on every door, and lay a mesh apron 18 to 24 inches out around the base. Bring rabbits inside at night where foxes are active.
How much does a rabbit hutch cost?
Prices in this catalog run from around $120 for a galvanized metal cage to about $310 for a large mobile hutch on wheels, with most wooden two-storey hutches between $160 and $280.
Do rabbit hutches require assembly?
Most do - check the individual product description before buying. Keep the hardware bag until the hutch is fully together and hand-tighten everything before the final pass so the panels sit square.
How do I keep a rabbit hutch from smelling and rotting?
Use a deep pull-out tray with an absorbent bed of straw or paper litter, changed every day or two, so urine never pools on the wooden frame. Let the hutch dry fully after any deep clean, keep it raised off the ground, and seal the outside timber once a year.