Plastic Drop pans

[coyotejoe]

Here are a couple of my TSC pans after just over one year of use. What may not be obvious in the photo is that the center has warped upward so all of the bunny waste runs to the narrow trough around the edges where it will easily spill over if not kept perfectly level. I'll be replacing them before next fall.

 

[skysthelimit]

This is why as soon as I gain access to a brake, I'm going to make all of my own pans out of metal.
And yes, I know, everyone wants to criticise me and say, metal will rust. Yes, steel will rust, aluminum won't. And if aluminium is too pricey, i can still use steel, and paint it, or just rinse them out and let them slowly rust over 5 or 6 years, then make new ones.

Rustoleum has a cold galvanizing spray paint.

 

[Schipperkesue]

I make my own pans using a sheet of coroplast (tenplast), 8 small bolts and a tube of caulking or construction glue.

 

[Easy Ears]

Thanks so much guys! I looked into the Dura trays, and they are a little spendy for me. (With shipping and all) I will hopefully be getting a job this summer since I have finally come of age, and that should help me with my rabbit spending's. So I actually bought a plastic shoe bin at Walmart for around $10, and it is doing great! I know it won't last long in the weather, but since my hutches are out of the way of the sun it should help. Seems durable enough plastic, and I only needed one tray. (I'd expect it to last pretty long until it cracks. :roll: Don't think I'll have any trouble with warping, since it is pretty sturdy...I'll keep you guys updated if you like.) Since my rabbitry remains around 4 holes most of the time I don't buy in bulk. Anyway, thought I'd let you guys know what I ended up doing!

 

[owlsfriend]

sometimes you can cut out the shipping costs by going to a local rabbit show and talking to the cage vendor. Or find out who the vendor is in advance and call ahead. They can bring the pans to the show.

I use 6 inch deep mixing tubs from Lowes. They are 24X36 in the concrete bag area, they are for mixing concrete. My 24" deep cages sit on them quite nicely. I have a row of four tubs holding a 30", a 36", a 30 inch and a 36 inch wide cages. The cages don't exactly match the edges of the tubs, side to side, but the overlap is helpful.

 

[Easy Ears]

I use 6 inch deep mixing tubs from Lowes. They are 24X36 in the concrete bag area, they are for mixing concrete. My 24" deep cages sit on them quite nicely. I have a row of four tubs holding a 30", a 36", a 30 inch and a 36 inch wide cages. The cages don't exactly match the edges of the tubs, side to side, but the overlap is helpful.

Thanks Owlsfriend! I ended up grabbing a mixing tub too, and I love the nice quality, very durable.