So, recently i have been looking for a new living area for Onyx or Rosalie. Basically, Rosalie’s cage is too small and Onyx has been needing a new cage anyway. Even though i don’t have the space now, i will in a few weeks when i move. I found a Pine indoor hutch for sale near me that looked really good, but its too big to be able to fit in my new room/house. That’s when i decided to build a custom one myself, that way i can get it exactly right.  I’m pretty excited for it.

I did some research (a lot was on here lol) about the right kinds of woods and ones to avoid, different designs, how much ventilation they’d need, etc. But i still have a few questions. It’s going to be for two bunnies in the future, after Rosalie is spayed and they are bonded, but for now its going to be just for one bunny. How much room should two bunnies have in a single enclosure? The space I’m going to put it in is about 50 inches wide, it used to be a closet but i had them take it out to open the room up. 

Onyx is going to be using it first and he is about 3 pounds. Rosalie is expected to get between 3 and 4, so they aren’t big bunnies. I’m also thinking of making it two stories, but not super sure. Are there any stains, paints, or things to seal the wood, that are safe for bunnies? I read something about milk paint being safe.

What kind of flooring should i put in? Onyx is giving me trouble with litter training, and just goes where ever. Luckily he isn’t a chewer and is okay with puppy pads, but Rosalie will chew up anything. I was thinking rubber waterproof flooring, but also read vinyl is a good option? Onyx has difficulty with his cage now, because he can’t get a grip on the floor and slips around. Would Vinyl be too smooth? Are there any other options for flooring that is easy to clean? 

I’m pretty sure ill be using Pine, which i read is fine as intact wood, I’m just worried Rosalie will chew on it, is there anything i can do to prevent her chewing on it too much? I know its inevitable, i just don’t want her or Onyx to ingest or be exposed to it. I have a strong feeling she is going to be more of a destruct-o bunny than Pumpkin. (RIP to all the computer mice, phone chargers, remotes, dog gates and blankets/clothes Pumpkin has put to sleep.)

Sorry for the long post, i just want to start getting the design ready and get the supplies semi-together before we move in that way they have a brand new house to explore in no time.