Double Hutch Cover Instructions

Gently unpack the cover without forcing it open to avoid damaging the plastic.

In colder months, use a hairdryer on low or medium heat or place the cover near a radiator. This helps expand the material and plastic for easier handling.

Pro Tip: You can fit the Double Hutch cover by yourself, but having an extra pair of hands can make the process smoother!

 

STEP 1: Open the roof of the hutch.

 

 

STEP 2: Start by lining up the front of the cover with the front of your hutch. Then, secure the top left corner of the cover over the top corner of the hutch.

 

 

Next, repeat the same process on the right side, pulling the cover tight. Ensure that the sewn corners of the cover align with the top corners of the hutch.

 

 

If done correctly, the cover will look something like this.

 

 

STEP 3: Next, start to wrap the cover around your hutch and secure the back corners of the hutch on both sides.

 

 

STEP 4: Continue wrapping the cover around the back of the hutch and temporarily secure it in place.

 

 

Carefully push the hanging Velcro strap through the gap between the roof and the back of the hutch.

 

 

STEP 5: Ensure that the corners of the hutch cover are properly fitted, with the sewn corners of the cover aligning with the corners of the hutch.

Then, pull the cover tightly and secure it at the back using the back velcro strip.

PRO TIP! Having a second person to help you pull the cover tight from each side makes joining it at the back much easier.

PRO TIP! Pulling from the bottom first tends to allow for a tighter and better fit!

 

 

 

STEP 6: Finally, secure the middle strap.

 

 

In warm weather, your hutch can get dangerously hot if the cover is left on. We recommend that you remove your cover during warm weather.

We also recommend that you allow your cover and hutch to air out regularly, especially after long periods of wet or damp weather.

Failure to do so can result in a build-up of mould on the cover (and inside your hutch) and will result in the deterioration of the cover.

During periods of prolonged rain, the hutch cover will become saturated and the inside of the cover can become wet.

To prolong the life and enhance the performance of your hutch cover, especially during wet periods, the manufacturer recommends this (link).

Rabbits might nibble on small areas of the cover, and if they chew the zipper track, it could cause the zipper to come apart.

Please note that damage from chewing isn't covered by our manufacturer's guarantee.

To prevent this, we recommend taking a few extra steps to safeguard your cover against nibbling.