summer nest box

[doubled]

I use the same boxes summer & winter the only thing I change is what I put in them, summer I use course wood chips, not as fluffy, lays flat so more air in box, not as insulative. Winter I use hay Does usually make a hole down inside the rear of the box then covers with fur for insulation.

 

[Ms. Research]

I use the same boxes summer & winter the only thing I change is what I put in them, summer I use course wood chips, not as fluffy, lays flat so more air in box, not as insulative. Winter I use hay Does usually make a hole down inside the rear of the box then covers with fur for insulation.

I thought wood chips weren't really good for rabbits. You have had no problems with using it? I'll stick with straw in winter and summer. The doe will figure out how much she wants to use. And if she doesn't pull fur, I'll supply sterile cotton balls.

 

[doubled]

As long as they are hardwood chips and not cedar. Never had any problem, they will not ingest them. Been using them for many years , just do not use "sawdust" of any kind.

 

[dewey]

I use the same boxes summer & winter the only thing I change is what I put in them, summer I use course wood chips, not as fluffy, lays flat so more air in box, not as insulative. Winter I use hay Does usually make a hole down inside the rear of the box then covers with fur for insulation.

I thought wood chips weren't really good for rabbits. You have had no problems with using it? I'll stick with straw in winter and summer. The doe will figure out how much she wants to use. And if she doesn't pull fur, I'll supply sterile cotton balls.

This is an interesting read on the safety of shavings for anyone interested... http://www.raising-rabbits.com/pine-shavings.html

 

[crazyturkeydesigns]

I use the same boxes summer & winter the only thing I change is what I put in them, summer I use course wood chips, not as fluffy, lays flat so more air in box, not as insulative. Winter I use hay Does usually make a hole down inside the rear of the box then covers with fur for insulation.

I thought wood chips weren't really good for rabbits. You have had no problems with using it? I'll stick with straw in winter and summer. The doe will figure out how much she wants to use. And if she doesn't pull fur, I'll supply sterile cotton balls.

This is an interesting read on the safety of shavings for anyone interested... http://www.raising-rabbits.com/pine-shavings.html

We've never used anything but pine; it goes in the bottom of the nest boxes and in the drop pans. We put a little less in during the summer and a just a touch more in the winter (along with more straw). Never had a problem or known anyone who has. We use it for the turkeys too