Building a rabbit hutch instead of buying a ready-made one not only can save you money, but it can also give you exactly the design you want. Whether you’re looking for an outdoor rabbit hutch or an indoor one, countless DIY hutch plans can help you build one.
Unfortunately, it can be hard to find the right DIY rabbit hutch plan for your needs. We’ve done the work for you and found 20 free plans to help you learn how to build a rabbit hutch—the one your rabbit dreams about!
Read on for our list of free plans.
The 20 DIY Rabbit Hutch Plans
1. Two-Story Rabbit Hutch Plan, From Rogue Engineer
This two-story rabbit hutch plan from Rogue Engineer allows your bunny to enjoy the grass while having a separate, secure place to sleep and eat. Hardware cloth makes sure your rabbit stays safe from predators.
Skill Level: Advanced
Materials
Wood composite panel
2-inch by 4-inch by 8-foot premium studs
2-inch by 2-inch by 8-foot premium studs
2.5-inch Blue-Kote pocket screws
1.25-inch exterior wood screws
2.5-inch exterior wood screws
Wood glue
Hardware cloth
Tools
Pocket hole jig
Drill
Miter saw
Circular saw
Table saw
Jigsaw
2. Sectional Rabbit Hutch Plan, From Instructables
This sectional rabbit hutch plan from Instructables is a great solution if you have multiple bunnies. The whole thing can easily be taken apart and transported around your yard or into a covered shelter as needed.
Skill Level: Moderate
Materials
Pine 2-inch by 3-inch by 8-foot boards
2-inch by 2-inch by 8-foot boards
24-inch by 25-foot welded wire
36-inch by 10-foot roll of ½ wire mesh cloth
2.5-inch decking screws
0.5-inch staples
2.5-inch narrow
Zinc-plated hinges
.5-inch zinc-plated barrel bolts
4-foot by 8-foot sheets of .5-inch plywood
Tools
Circular saw
Drill and ⅛-inch bit
Impact driver
Hammer
Staple gun
Tin snips
Carpenter square
3. Kid-Friendly Rabbit Hutch Plan, From Instructables
This kid-friendly rabbit hutch plan from Instructables makes it easy for kids to open the doors to the hutch. No more heavy roofs falling back down on little fingers!
Skill Level: Beginner/Moderate
Materials
4-foot by 8-foot 15/32-inch plywood
8-foot sections of corrugated plastic roofing
8-foot by 16-inch vinyl-coated wire mesh shelves
2-inch by 4-inch by 8-foot boards
1-inch by 2-inch by 8-foot boards
1-inch by 4-inch by 8-foot boards
Standard hinges
Shutter hinges
Door latches
Knobs
Screws for corrugated roofing
Deck screws
Tools
Power miter saw
Circular saw
Drill
Carpenter square
4. Simple Rabbit Hutch Plan, From the How to Specialist
This simple rabbit hutch and run from The Rabbit House gives your bunny plenty of room to run and enjoy the grass. It also gives your bunny a safe place to escape the sun and sleep.
This rabbit house and run from My Outdoor Plans has plenty of room for multiple bunnies to run around and enjoy the grass. It also has a cute house to keep them sheltered while they eat or sleep.
Skill Level: Beginner/Moderate
Materials
2-inch by 2-inch by 4-foot lumber
2-inch by 2-inch by 8-foot lumber
2-inch by 4-inch by 4-foot lumber
¾-inch plywood sheets
1⅝-inch screws
2½-inch screws
Tools
Drill
Miter saw
Drill machinery
Screwdrivers
Hammer
Sander
7. Rabbit Hutch Made From Wood Pallets, From Mother Earth News — Our Budget Rabbit Cage Plan
This rabbit hutch from Mother Earth News is a great way to use materials that you may already have at home. It’s made from wooden pallets, so there’s no need to buy extra lumber.
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials
Four wooden pallets
30-inch by 10-foot roll of rabbit wire in 14 or 16 gauge
This slant roof rabbit hutch from Construct 101 holds your bunny off the ground for easier access for you to clean the cage or add food and water. It also keeps your bunny safer from predators.
Skill Level: Beginner/Moderate
Materials
2-inch by 4-inch by 8-foot lumber
2-inch by 2-inch by 8-foot lumber
⅝-inch exterior siding t1-11 in 4-foot by 8-foot
Wire mesh
2½-inch deck screws
1½-inch deck screws
Fence staples
Door latch
Hinges
Tools
Drill
Miter saw
Drill machinery
Screwdrivers
Hammer
Wire cutters
9. Three-in-One Rabbit Hutch Plan, From Simply Easy DIY
This three-in-one rabbit hutch from Simply Easy DIY makes it easy to raise multiple rabbits in one hutch. You can adjust the plans to increase or decrease the number of units as needed.
Skill Level: Moderate
Materials
2-inch by 4-inch by 8-foot lumber
2-inch by 2-inch by 8-foot lumber
4-foot of hardware cloth, hinges
Latch
Handle
36-inch by 33-inch corrugated sheet metal
Wood screws
Tools
Drill
Miter saw
Drill machinery
Screwdrivers
Hammer
Sander
10. Cold Weather Rabbit Hutch Plans, From My Casual Homestead
This hutch plan from My Casual Homestead allows you to keep your rabbits outside even when it’s really cold. They’ll stay warm and dry in this large hutch that’s big enough for multiple rabbits.
Skill Level: Moderate
Materials
2-inch by 4-inch by 8-foot lumber
2-inch by 2-inch by 8-foot lumber
⅜-inch by 4-foot by 8-foot plywood sheets
4-foot by 25-foot 14-gauge double-galvanized wire with ½-inch by 1-inch holes
½ gallon of wood waterproofing stain
2½-inch deck screws
1-inch deck/exterior screws
¾-inch staples
24-inch by 24-inch foam board
Tin roofing in 4-foot sections
1¼-inch galvanized roofing screws
Tools
Drill
Miter saw
Drill machinery
Screwdrivers
Hammer
Sander
Staple gun
11. Basic Outdoor Rabbit Hutch, From Garden Plans Free
This simple rabbit hutch plan from Garden Plans Free keeps your bunnies warm and dry outside. The elevated hutch keeps them safe from predators and gives you easier access to their cage.
Skill Level: Moderate
Materials
1-inch by 6-inch by 8-foot lumber
2-inch by 2-inch by 8-foot lumber
⅜-inch by 2-foot by 4-foot plywood sheets
14-sq. ft. of tar paper and asphalt shingles
Galvanized screws
Hinges
Latch
Chicken wire
Tools
Drill
Miter saw
Drill machinery
Screwdrivers
Hammer
Sander
12. The Indoor Hutch Transformation, From Instructables
This plan from Instructables shows you how to convert an old end table into a rabbit hutch for the ultimate eco-friendly DIY project. Converting an old piece of furniture also saves you money on lumber and materials.
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials
½-inch mesh
Staples
Piano hinge
Wood screws
1-inch by ½-inch wood piece
Tools
Drill
Drill machinery
Screwdrivers
Staple gun
Sander or sandpaper
13. Indoor Rabbit Hutch Plan IKEA Hack, From Shona Craven
This rabbit hutch plan is an IKEA hack from the blog of Shona Craven. She shows readers how to repurpose a piece of IKEA furniture and turn it into a custom indoor rabbit hutch.
This plan from Bunny Blurbs shows you how to create a multi-level rabbit cage inexpensively. With few materials, you can build an indoor cage for your bunny that will keep it busy and content.
This outdoor rabbit hutch plan from Ginger Snap Crafts will look beautiful in your yard and provide a safe place for your bunny. It features an elevated hutch, decorative flower box, and a cottage-style roof.
This indoor rabbit hutch plan from BuildEazy shows you how to build a hutch that you can move around your house easily. The hutch has wheels like a wheelbarrow, so your bunny can hang out with you wherever you go.
This three-level indoor bunny hutch plan from Brey Family shows you how to make your own wire rabbit condo. It gives your bunny plenty of room to explore, with different sections that can be used for sleep, eating, and playing.
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials
Two packs of wire storage cubes
Sheet of plywood
Zip ties
Wooden dowels
Spring clamps
Tools
Utility knife
Scissors
19. Multi-Story Indoor Rabbit Hutch, From The Rabbit House
This multi-story indoor rabbit hutch plan from The Rabbit House shows you how to make your own bunny condo out of simple materials. This is an inexpensive DIY project that gives your bunny plenty of things to do in different sections of a large cage.
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials
Two packs of wire storage cubes
Sheet of plywood
Zip ties
Wooden dowels
Spring clamps
Tools
Utility knife
Scissors
20. Indoor PVC and Wire Rabbit Hutch, From Raising Rabbits
This indoor PVC frame plan from Raising Rabbits shows you how to make a frame for a wire rabbit cage using inexpensive materials. This elevates the cage off the floor and makes it easier to access your bunny.
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials
1¼-inch by 7-foot PVC
1-inch by 26-foot PVC
PVC caps, PVC L’s
PVC T’s, glue
1-inch by 2-inch by 3-foot wire
½-inch by 1-inch by 3-foot wire
J clips
Door latch
Tools
Utility knife
Scissors
Wire cutters
Conclusion
We hope that our list of free plans has helped you find the best DIY rabbit hutch plan for your bunny or bunnies! It’s a great way to save money and learn how to build a rabbit hutch customized to your rabbit’s needs!
Oliver (Ollie) Jones - A zoologist and freelance writer living in South Australia with his partner Alex, their dog Pepper, and their cat Steve (who declined to be pictured). Ollie, originally from the USA, holds his master's degree in wildlife biology and moved to Australia to pursue his career and passion but has found a new love for working online and writing about animals of all types.
