Hi All
I'm looking for some feedback
I produce posh pet houses namely kennels and i'm thinking of doing a rabbit hutch version, i have considered this before but the cost would be higher than most standard hutches due to the build quality.
The price being around £200 - £250 depending on design
Take a look at the kennel version to get an idea of the design
I'm looking for any feedback regarding the price and do you think people would pay this.

Many thanks
Lee
The Posh Pet house Company

Great pictures. I love your ideas there - you've done them well xxx

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Hi Lee
I like ur designs. I have recently brought a 4ft x 4ft wendy house to put my rabbit in, this is becoming more popular and sheds too. I would say if you can put steps or a ramp and a shelf in half way and a hatch to the outside so a run could be attached you would definably get a good rabbit market. as sheds cost around the same figure u are quoting and then people need to spend a while adding the shelf etc. the only other thing I can think of is you would need to use bunny safe paint or no paint inside. also the rspca have guidelines on rabbit accommodation its 6ft x 2 ft x 2ft i think for 2 small rabbits. bigger rabbits need more space, so the rspca guidelines might be a good thing to mention on ur site. also rabbit hutches are meant to be off the ground to keep them warmer so even in a shed type thing it could do with some legs.

Hi
Thanks for the replies.
The design i'm working on would have a ramp inside to a higher level leaving the ground floor space to run about, the inside would not be paint. Good point about the rspca info. I know its hard to comment without seeing it.

thanks
Lee

I personally love them..
As long as they are big enough, have easy access, easy to clean, weatherproof, sturdy, fox proof, then i think you'll do well..

I'd certainly buy one for Lilly

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i love them!!! id definatly put two levels in, with a ramp. mine have a wendy house and they have a 2nd level which is half the size of the floor level. you could also make the runs that attach too.

i would buy one when i get more bunnies!!!

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Thanks for all the help

I have been doing some costing and looks like the main hutch would come in around £259 the stand £49 or the run £139, obviously if the run would double as the stand so you would only need one or the other, I'm really struggling to keep the price reasonable, taking into account that every board is glued and nailed, leaded window and door, exterior undercoated and painted, thatched roof etc,
I don't want the price to be cheap because the hutch is not cheap made, but want it to be affordable for someone wanting something that little bit nicer,
Whats your thoughts on this?
Many thanks
Lee

so approx £450??? that i would call VERY steep as i could buy a 8x6 shed for £200 at tesco at mo and add alot more to it for an extra £50 ie shelves and approx £50 for a run.

i dont mean for that to sound funny im just explaining what that sort of money could buy.

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Hi
You wouldn't need to buy the stand and run just one or the other.

You are correct you can get a shed for that price but you get what you pay for and these sheds are very cheap, i know conpanies out there that sell hutches for £50 and other that sell for £350 its all relative to what you want at the end of the day.
I'm not targeting the mass produced market more the people that don't mind paying a bit more for something special and different..
Thanks
Lee

hey lee, no matter what the selling cost is I think ur main point is that u can offer a bespoke service, so people will really get what they want with the added factor that it will good quality.

If you dont mind me asking, where are u sourcing your materials from?