The ultimate BUNNY HUTCH is one that takes your care needs, your bun's care needs and your aesthetic, and shuffles them into a Perfect Paradise for both of you.
Rob and I sketched up an altered version of the bunny hutch I spotted on this site:
https://pethelpful.com/rabbits/How-To-Build-The-Perfect-Bunny-Hutch
My simplest take, which is obviously quite variable in size and features, has front opening doors to rake and easily access, and to make it accessible, so you'll actually find it easy to do the daily chores. It has buried to prevent digging out..or in! So many toys and plants, and the best of all.. accessible burrows all around!
Most importantly, Dr. Holly wants you to be able to play with, sit with, and easily clean up after your rabbits.
An entire fence run around a hutch makes it into a "Bunny Yard"! This pinterest page has ideas for all Fuzzy Smalls.
Lots of tall, front opening doors on the hutch to make it easy to rake out the hay- your back will thank you.
Ability to close off areas to clean, sterilize or even catch a wascally wabbit on the wun.
The floor matters- a lot!
Bottom of the cage can be as big as 1" square wire so long as there is adequate hay and the rabbits aren't walking on it.
A dirt floor can be managed, but there must be burrow- control, (Aka- fill er back in!) and so long as there are other cleanable, solid options that can be hosed / scrubbed off.
Chicken wire/ hardware cloth should be buried around the perimeter at least, ideally through the whole rabbit-access area, but with deep, dig-zones created for them.
Check out these bunny pre-builts!
Of course, rabbit-friendly plantings a should be everywhere! Ideally in planters so they can re-grow without being gnawed down to stumps.
This design for a homemade cooler allows it to run continuously for when you are not home. But if you can buy one, do. They really work to lower the temperature.
Shade sails or shade canopies help prevent predatory birds and add a very effective layer of heat protection.
Insulated roofing on the hutch, and ceramic tiles in the houses.
Underground burrows are a great idea for buns in this Mediterranean climate! This simple bucket design makes it easy to check on them still (I can hide those ugly lids).
Many more mini houses in the hutch depending on need. These can be insulated. Top shelves can have a lip added to keep hay in place.
All this is made from rabbit-safe wood that can be replaced as needed (typically dried but untreated pine or maple)
Burrowed Treasures
Here are some images to inspire you to choose Happy Habitats.
These are not my images, just a collection of some of my favorites!
They thought of everything:
https://www.omlet.us/shop/rabbit_products/outdoor_rabbit_run/
Fresh green hay delivered!
https://www.kwcages.com/feed-hay/hay.html
House Rabbit Society:
DIY Burrow