Hutch (animal cage)

Hutch (animal cage)

A hutch is a type of cage used typically for housing domestic rabbits and chickens. Other small animals that can be housed outside, including exotic pets like foxes, can be also housed in hutches.

Most hutches have a frame constructed of wood, including legs to keep the unit off the ground. The floor may be wood, wire mesh, or some combination of the two. One or more walls of the hutch are also wire mesh to allow for ventilation. Some hutches have built-in nest boxes and shingled roofs — these are generally intended to be placed directly outside rather than inside another shelter such as a barn.

See also

*Birdcage


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