Rabbit hutch for housing?

How do you feel about housing Japs or Italians in rabbit hutches? I really like the look of this hutch: http://www.yorkshirepetshop.co.uk/rabbitshack-deluxe-hutch-with-underrun-new-p-1223.html
as it has an underrun but sits off the floor so no damp grass! Would it be suitable for 6 birds (1 male and 5 females?)

Hi,

This looks like an idea cage to keep 6 quails in, I would use both the hopper type drinker and feeders in this cage, they can be easily bought from ebay, or local farm shops.

I would use shavings for a floor covering, as this can be brushed out every couple of days to keep clean.

Do you have any quails at the moment?

Derek.

Hi Derek

No I have never had quail before, these would be my first lot. Still working on my parents since I still live at home so their rules and such but I hope they decide to go with it.

mine are in a hutch 4 ft x 2 ft x 18 inches with 2 mesh doors instead of a blank wood one and seem happy enough ill try to post pic https://servimg.com/view/11788731/6

That looks a good set up glenn.

well thanks ,but work supplied the ply wood and mesh ( nudge nudge lol )
so that was free , lamp from asda 3.50 hinges from clithero auction so all in all cost me about 6.00 for both cages also got a free thermometer again from work so a bargin

I too am new to this and presently my chicks are pampered pets, inside until after Christmas, when I hope to be able to sex them and then sort out a group into a double tier rabbit hutch. Yours looks a fantastic set up, do you recommend that adult Quail have a lamp in their outdoor housing. I was thinking of keeping them in the shed whilst cold then moving to the patio with access to grass and cover via an old run. What do you think?

hi there tilly mine are in my cellar as they are 6 weeks ,the light is for warmth .next week ill change the bulb to a energy saver (no heat given off) , im also new so some one else may give a better answer ,light in winter is used as artificial light to help layers so i was no help lol

Thanks Glen,
I cannot have electricity in the shed so I guess
I will have to wait till spring for some eggs. I will keep them inside for a bit longer until it is warmer.

Janie

Mine are living inside until the spring, I don't have a shed - and no room for one, so I want it to be nice and warm.