How to Build a Stackable Rabbit Cage

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: or re-use these materials.

   8 3ft long 2x2's 14 2ft long 2x2's 2 2ft long 1in. dowels 27x36 sheet metal or hard plastic sheet; you can caulk together smaller pieces if necessary 2 small door pulls (optional) Box of 1in. (2d) nails Box of 2in. screws Roll of hardware cloth (1/2in.x1/2in.) Caulk; either clear or white (the rabbits will not come into contact with this) 1
   14.75x14.75in. plywood slab 1 door latch small enough to fit on a 2x2 board 2 hinges small enough to fit on a 2x2 board 4 metal L brackets (if you want to stack your cage)
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   Step 2: If you choose to buy your 2x2's

   ,,, long piece. ,  If necessary, caulk together smaller pieces into one large sheet. , dowels, you will need 1 2ft long 1in. dowel. , dowels. , square with a circular saw.
   
   Many home stores will do this for you if you don't have a circular saw. ,  Place two (2) 2 feet (0.6 m) boards on either end of it.
   
   They should be perpendicular to the 3 feet (0.9 m) board. Align the ends of the 2 feet (0.6 m) boards flush with the top side of the 3 feet (0.9 m) board.
   
   Screw the boards together with 2 screws per end. ,, Place two 2 feet (0.6 m) boards between them, one at either end.
   
   Screw them together.
   
   This part will be very tricky.  It can be helpful to place something between the already built sections to prevent sliding. , up the vertical legs, on the opposite side from the horizontal boards.
   
   Mark a line with a pencil on the two inward-facing sides of each leg. , Place the edge of the board on the line.
   
   Make sure all the boards are flush with each other.
   
   Use a level to make sure.
   
   Screw the boards in place. , up the legs in the same manner as last time. ,,, intervals between the 2 3 feet (0.9 m) boards from step
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   This will support the litter tray. , intervals between the two 3 feet (0.9 m) boards from step
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   This will support the wire. , out from 1 of the edges of the long side.
   
   Mark it with pencil on both 3 feet (0.9 m) boards. , Try your best to make the edge of that board be 15in out from the edge of the 2 feet (0.6 m) board on the side.
   
   Screw the board in place. , Take a break, eat a cheese stick, de-stress. ,, Lay two (2) 3 feet (0.9 m) boards down perpendicular to these, and parallel to each other.
   
   The 2 feet (0.6 m) boards should be sandwiched between the 3 feet (0.9 m) boards.
   
   The ends of the 3 feet (0.9 m) boards should be flush with the open sides of the 2 feet (0.6 m) boards. , You might have to shave it down for it to fit. , This will keep any urine from escaping through these edges. If you wish, you can also caulk the outside edges to add extra protection. ,,, rectangle 2 37in.x25in. rectangles 2 25in.x16in. rectangles 1
   20.5in.x16in. rectangle ,, rectangle on the back long side. , rectangles on the short sides. , rectangles on.
   
   Staple 1 on the top.
   
   Staple the other on the boards with the dowels. If necessary, loop wire around the dowels and through the wire to add stability. , Staple the
   20.5in.x16in. rectangle there. ,, plywood, 1in. from the top and bottom. ,,,,,,,,,,  If they are more than 1⁄8 inch (0.3 cm) off, they might be causing the problem., Try drilling a hole before you screw.,, Glue the dowel to the boards and duct-tape it on for a few hours.
   
   When you take off the duct tape, the dowel will be glued.,
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   Step 3: you will need 7 8ft long 2x2's.

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   Step 4: Cut each of 4 8ft long 2x2's into 2 3ft long 2x2's and 1 2ft long 2x2.

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   Step 5: Cut each of 3 8ft long 2x2's into 4 2ft long 2x2's.

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   Step 6: Cut one (1) of the 2 feet (0.6 m) long 2x2's into a 15in.

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   Step 7: If you choose to buy your sheet metal or plastic

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   Step 8: you can cut it down to 27in.x36in.

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   Step 9: If you choose to buy your 1in.

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    Step 10: Cut your dowel into 2 2ft long 1in.

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    Step 11: If you choose to buy your plywood

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    Step 12: cut it into a 14.75in.

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    Step 13: Lay a 3 feet (0.9 m) board on your workspace.

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    Step 14: Repeat step one.

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    Step 15: Stand these two upright with the 3 feet (0.9 m) boards touching the floor.

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    Step 16: Measure 6in.

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    Step 17: Align two (2) 3 feet (0.9 m) boards and two (2) 2 feet (0.6 m) boards at the lines.

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    Step 18: Measure 2in.

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    Step 19: Repeat step 6 on the new lines.

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    Step 20: Flip the whole thing over.

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    Step 21: Screw two (2) 2 feet (0.6 m) boards at 11in.

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    Step 22: Nail or wood-glue  the two dowels at 11in.

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    Step 23: Measure 16in.

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    Step 24: Center your 15in board over that mark.

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    Step 25: You're done with the whole frame!

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    Step 26: Cut 1/2in off two (2) 3 feet (0.9 m) boards.

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    Step 27: Lay two (2) 2 feet (0.6 m) boards on the workspace

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    Step 28: parallel to each other.

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    Step 29: Nail the sheet metal or plastic onto the bottom of the frame from step 1.

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    Step 30: Caulk the inside edges of the newly formed tray.

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    Step 31: Screw the two door pulls onto the front of the tray

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    Step 32: if you desire.

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    Step 33: You're done with the tray!

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    Step 34: Cut the wire into: 1 37in.x16in.

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    Step 35: Use one staple every two inches.

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    Step 36: Using a staple gun or a powerful stapler

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    Step 37: staple the 37in.x16in.

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    Step 38: Staple the 25in.x16in.

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    Step 39: Staple the 37in.x25in.

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    Step 40: Find the long side of the wall that has been divided.

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    Step 41: You're finished with the wire.

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    Step 42: Screw the hinges onto the 14.75in.x14.75in.

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    Step 43: Screw one side of the latch to the door

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    Step 44: 8in from the top.

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    Step 45: Screw the other sides of the hinges onto the outer edge of the opening.

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    Step 46: Screw the other side of the latch at a corresponding location.

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    Step 47: Hang the door on the hinges.

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    Step 48: Screw the four metal L brackets on the top corners.

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    Step 49: It should look something like this:

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    Step 50: Remember to always provide something for your rabbit to rest its feet on

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    Step 51: such as a ceramic tile.

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    Step 52: All stacked:

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    Step 53: If your frame isn't fitting together correctly

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    Step 54: measure the boards again.

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    Step 55: Is the wood splitting when you put a screw in?

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    Step 56: If the litter tray doesn't fit

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    Step 57: take out the screws and cut off another quarter inch from the 3 feet (0.9 m) boards.

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    Step 58: If the dowels don't stay

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    Step 59: use wood glue and duct tape.

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    Step 60: If the latch doesn't line up

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    Step 61: unscrew the part on the side and reposition it.

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