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RABBIT RUNS advice needed
- Thread starter LESNPAM
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The Duchess
Wise Old Thumper
Hello Les
That's a definite yes. You need to use weld mesh as each joint in welded and if someone/thing bites through a bit it won't unravel like chicken wire.
I know of bunnies (and foxes) that have had no trouble in biting through chicken wire.
You can get large rolls of the stuff on ebay at a good price. Alternatively it's available from Screwfix or Wickes but for the size of run you are hoping to make, that might work out fairly pricey as the rolls they sell come in 6m lengths.
That's a definite yes. You need to use weld mesh as each joint in welded and if someone/thing bites through a bit it won't unravel like chicken wire.
I know of bunnies (and foxes) that have had no trouble in biting through chicken wire.
You can get large rolls of the stuff on ebay at a good price. Alternatively it's available from Screwfix or Wickes but for the size of run you are hoping to make, that might work out fairly pricey as the rolls they sell come in 6m lengths.
Yes I would defiantely use something stronger than chicken wire. One of my runs has chicken wire and it is very flimsey (I dont often use the run at the moment as Im goign to put some stronger wire on). My new hutch/combo ive just got has fox proof wire on it and it is so much stronger.
jackiestone
Warren Veteran
Let us see it when you have finished 
It sounds just the size of run i need
It sounds just the size of run i need Pink Badger
Warren Scout
I use 14 gauge weldmesh to make my runs as I like my bunnies to have 24 hour access.
Hi we're currently building a 9 x 6ft run for our pair and have used galvanised mesh. It's a good idea to put it on the inside of the frame to prevent nibbling too. Then you can always put a second layer on the ouside if you get worried about security. Make sure you use strong U-shaped staples to nail it in place, not a staple gun as a fox can rip the little staples out. good luck!
If you had 8x6 with a 6x2 hutch inside against the edge that leaves you with 6x6 which is the recommended size for a rabbit run (and is actually 36 sq foot)
Sounds big enough to me
