AshLovesRabbits123
Mama Doe
Is This Okay??...
Forr 100? xx
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tigerangel
Warren Veteran
For how many rabbits and what size are they?
At quick glance (sorry I'm at work and can't look in too much detail) is the hutch lid secured with anything (like a catch, bolt or lock) or does it just lift up like in the photo? I'd be worried about strong winds blowing the lid up :shock:
At quick glance (sorry I'm at work and can't look in too much detail) is the hutch lid secured with anything (like a catch, bolt or lock) or does it just lift up like in the photo? I'd be worried about strong winds blowing the lid up :shock:
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AshLovesRabbits123
Mama Doe
i'd lock it!! put a pad lock on2 Small
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tigerangel
Warren Veteran
Oh hang on a sec, is this a permenant living space for them or just a garden run? :?
AshLovesRabbits123
Mama Doe
permnent, but i'd let themout all day, and put them in a diffrent run
AshLovesRabbits123
Mama Doe
they'd onley bee in it on a night and morning, its got 2 floors:?
AshLovesRabbits123
Mama Doe
2 small, just for monings&nights
No, the ground floor is the run, not properly a second floor. I still say it's too small as my buns have a shed which is the same length as the run but a foot narrower attached to an 8ft x 4ft run just to keep them safe at night plus they are free range all day and still manage to fill my garden. If the hutch was 2 ft not 18 inches wide it may be more acceptable.
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louise and Gus
Wise Old Thumper
Yeah the hutch itself is only 4ft...too small.
The recommended size is a 6ftx2ftx2ft hutch with an attached run...like this...but the 6ft version
The recommended size is a 6ftx2ftx2ft hutch with an attached run...like this...but the 6ft version
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I would suggest this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6ft-SYKES-MAS...14&_trkparms=72:1686|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
If they have a separate larger run for exercise.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6ft-SYKES-MAS...14&_trkparms=72:1686|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
If they have a separate larger run for exercise.
louise and Gus
Wise Old Thumper
That is the one I was trying to link to...but I forgot the link :lol:
lilbun
Warren Veteran
Or this similar one::wave:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-6-x-2-Pet...14&_trkparms=72:1683|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
Ideally, look or ask them to build one with a taller run though. 20 inches isn't enough for a medium sized rabbit IMO
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-6-x-2-Pet...14&_trkparms=72:1683|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
Ideally, look or ask them to build one with a taller run though. 20 inches isn't enough for a medium sized rabbit IMO
20 inches isn't enough for a medium sized rabbit IMO
I agree with that but I find it adequate just for night time use. Is fine if buns are allowed to be free range the rest of the time or have a larger daytime run.
tigerangel
Warren Veteran
Oh right :? If it’s a permanent run then I would be concerned about:-
1. Size of the hutch. It really ought to be bigger as Rhian33 points out. Even if they’re only being locked in there at night, it’s a long time for 2 rabbits to be shut in that amount of floorspace since rabbits can be quite active at night and still need a minimum area of space.
As well as floorspace in the hutch, the run and bottom level of the hutch have a height of only 44cm, and the top level of the hutch only has a height of 48cm. Rabbits should be able to stand up on their back legs without being hampered by the ceiling above their heads. Are you sure that this height is going to be enough for them to be able to do that? (Even if they are small now, they might grow bigger if they are still young and there is no point spending that amount of money on something they will grow out of in 3 months)
2. Ground cover. You would need to put something down to stop them digging out – either putting the run on concrete, or putting strong meshing over the top of the grass or sunk underneath the grass so they can graze without trouble but if they try and dig anywhere, they won’t get far.
3. Sturdyness. I would never buy anything I hadn’t seen in person unless it were thoroughly recommended by another member on here who has already had one a little while. I like to test things, lean on them a bit and try and wobble the wood and see how strong it’s built and judge if it’s likely to fall apart at the slightest bit of weathering. Unfortunately you won't be able to do that with this one unless you go and buy it from somewhere with one on display, all you have to go by are their guarantees of 'good wood and good workmanship' which might be different to your own standards and expectations of what is good or not.
I think that this hutch/run combo is only 'officially' intended to be used as a garden run separately from a larger secured hutch or area. At least that’s what they would probably say if questioned by the RSPCA about minimum space :roll:
I would personally not buy this hutch/run for 2 rabbits to permenantly live in :?
1. Size of the hutch. It really ought to be bigger as Rhian33 points out. Even if they’re only being locked in there at night, it’s a long time for 2 rabbits to be shut in that amount of floorspace since rabbits can be quite active at night and still need a minimum area of space.
As well as floorspace in the hutch, the run and bottom level of the hutch have a height of only 44cm, and the top level of the hutch only has a height of 48cm. Rabbits should be able to stand up on their back legs without being hampered by the ceiling above their heads. Are you sure that this height is going to be enough for them to be able to do that? (Even if they are small now, they might grow bigger if they are still young and there is no point spending that amount of money on something they will grow out of in 3 months)
2. Ground cover. You would need to put something down to stop them digging out – either putting the run on concrete, or putting strong meshing over the top of the grass or sunk underneath the grass so they can graze without trouble but if they try and dig anywhere, they won’t get far.
3. Sturdyness. I would never buy anything I hadn’t seen in person unless it were thoroughly recommended by another member on here who has already had one a little while. I like to test things, lean on them a bit and try and wobble the wood and see how strong it’s built and judge if it’s likely to fall apart at the slightest bit of weathering. Unfortunately you won't be able to do that with this one unless you go and buy it from somewhere with one on display, all you have to go by are their guarantees of 'good wood and good workmanship' which might be different to your own standards and expectations of what is good or not.
I think that this hutch/run combo is only 'officially' intended to be used as a garden run separately from a larger secured hutch or area. At least that’s what they would probably say if questioned by the RSPCA about minimum space :roll:
I would personally not buy this hutch/run for 2 rabbits to permenantly live in :?
The Duchess
Wise Old Thumper
Hi Ashleigh.
I thought we had covered this in one of your previous threads.
A hutch for a small to medium pair of bunnies needs to be 6x2x2 and then have a run attached. A 4fter is not big enough.
What happened to your wendy house and double storey solutions?
If you look back at the answers that we have already given you about accommodation when you have asked before, you shouldn't need any more info.
Helen
I thought we had covered this in one of your previous threads.
A hutch for a small to medium pair of bunnies needs to be 6x2x2 and then have a run attached. A 4fter is not big enough.
What happened to your wendy house and double storey solutions?
If you look back at the answers that we have already given you about accommodation when you have asked before, you shouldn't need any more info.
Helen
AshLovesRabbits123
Mama Doe
i was looking for that:? thats the one, is that 1 okay?, wich is better thistle hall with an atached run, (not that 1), or that ebay one the better 1?
