How does it fair in the elements? Is it good for outside in rain, sun, snow? Is it sturdy for windy conditions?
1360634
The hutch is VERY light weight and low to the ground. At first, we had it outside on a platform, but at the first sign of s storm we pulled it inside our feed barn to be sure it didn't blow over. Also, word of caution, our rabbits eventually ate through this whole hutch - along edges dislodging the mesh, through the interior wall between the nesting box area and the open area, and actually through the side of the hutch! I love the design with the cleanout tray, etc.; however, it just didn't hold up to active bunnies. ;-( (And I bought 3 of them!)
1360635
It's good in sun and rain. But I'm unsure about snow. The wood it's made out of is treated to be weather resistant, but it's soft so I would worry about it sitting in snow for long amounts of time. The roof piece is shingled so it shouldn't leak. I hope that helps!
1360636
I have mine under a covered porch so it doesn't get rained on. Unless you get some sealant to coat the top with, I don't think it would hold up too long in the rain/snow. It's fine in the sun, it lets fresh air through. It would probably be fine in windy conditions but it's light enough be be knocked over by a large dog unless it's backed up against a wall. Also, I'm in the pacific northwest so we have an abundance of rainy weather. If you're somewhere with tamer weather, it might be fine in the rain.
1360637
We've had it outside the entire time, and it has done fine. It isn't very heavy, but comparatively sturdy enough to handle thunderstorms for example. We live in the south, so i can't tell you about snow, but i hope this helps
1360638
Does very well in the elements I have not had any issues with the wind. If I had a complaint it is that the rabbits chewed the partition supports so that there is no longer a divided area. It is best for small breed rabbits.
1897366
Quite well. In fact I've had mine outside for the last couple years now - through "polar vortex" and mid summer heat and it's held up extremely well. Quite sturdy.
958753
It has lasted through several storms here in Iowa without any issue. It's ok open in the wind/rain but I have kept it closed when I'm not using it.
1890683
I had problems with sustained winds and rain. So I imagined lots of snow but also be a problem. The side that has the single support will move around a lot in the wind and get weighed down by water.
1378661
It did fine in the wind. We had one day with strong winds that would make the tent bend a bit but it never pulled loose from the stakes in the ground. We didn't even used the sandbags.
435179
It isn't durable to endure bad weather but it is easy enough to set up and tear down if you wanted to have it outside to play during nice weather. For the most part it is an indoor tent, but would be fin to take outside to play for an afternoon.
978440
I have had it for over a year. There has been no rust, but I did take it inside for the winter. No problems with the wind. It has good weight.
1622115
I use it for outside. It's plastic, so weather won't affect it all that much, although it could crack from extreme heat or cold. Then again, any plastic will do the same thing. It seems well made, and holds a lot of weight, me.
1323038
Ive had it outside through the summer heat and rain in Ohio and it has held up fine. The true test would be winter, although I have this lock on a storage compartment on a landscape trailer that I only use in warmer weather.
626245
Mine has held up well in NW corner of NJ. We had below zero weather snow, ice and rain and it did OK.
691806
It does pretty good unless it is fully exposed to heavy rain. I have it on the patio where it only gets partial exposure.
2245744
It's kind of weather proof, I've had mine out there for a few years and the rain finally got to it. Actually, I think it was a combination of rain and snow as well as expansion and contraction. So, I have to buy a new one every about 3 years or take it inside every winter.
386254
Holds up great to wind. We have it over a pergola. We have had a couple severe thunderstorms come through Virginia with no issues.
696650
Yes, it is sturdy and well made. It should not be exposed to pouring rain or lots of direct sun for the finish will be ruined, but Zi had mine in a screened in porch under heavy shade trees.
778523
Yes it is weather proof and yes it will hold up in rainy weather. I used it all summer in Colorado where it was exposed to all sorts of weather with no problems.
685267
It looks like it could withstand an occasional rain or light snow storm. I wouldn't let it sit outside the whole summer without protection, nor let snow pile up around it. Nonetheless, this is just my speculation as I've never had opportunity for it to get rained or snowed upon.
1419294
Yes this tent is absolutely great in bad weather. There are 6 places where you can stake the tent into the ground and maybe 6 more places where you can tether the shell. So yes it will withstand the wind very well as well as the rain.