Hi everyone,just joined the forum.I`m relatively new to owning rabbits.I rescued 2 from a centre about 6 months ago. They are gorgeous. I feel so sad when I see rabbits in tiny hutches,ignored allday coz no-one is bothered about them anymore,most are on their own,it must be so lonely for them. I read somewhere that rabbits are the most mis-treated of all animals. It`s nice to read about people who really love their bunnies! Anyway I`m looking to upgrade to a larger hutch and run and just wondered if anyone could recommend where I get one from,have you just bought one and are very pleased with it!! :wave:
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Upgrading to a larger hutch
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bunny babe
Wise Old Thumper
:wave: I have a wendy house with run attached. I find it much easier to clean out (especially in the winter). You can also sit in there and spend quality time with them and do their health checks easier.
What about a bike store? They are no taller than a double hutch or even a 5ft tall dog kennel. We have a 5 ft fence and you can't see it over the fence.
louise and Gus
Wise Old Thumper
I think the rydale hutches are supposed to be very good, but quite expensive, you would want the 6ft one 
http://www.rehutches.com/imagepages/singlehutch05.htm
http://www.rehutches.com/imagepages/singlehutch05.htm
I think the rydale hutches are supposed to be very good, but quite expensive, you would want the 6ft one
http://www.rehutches.com/imagepages/singlehutch05.htm
I *think* somebody said that Ryedale hutches aren't tall enough on the inside, but you can get them made bigger if you ask
RubyTed
Wise Old Thumper
I think the rydale hutches are supposed to be very good, but quite expensive, you would want the 6ft one
http://www.rehutches.com/imagepages/singlehutch05.htm
They're brilliant!!!! :thumb::thumb:!!!
I have a 7ft one, which was only slightly more than the 6ft one. He's really helpful too! They're expensive, but really solid, and wonderfully made. You have to be able to get them into the garden though, as they don't come apart!!
Just wanted to say hello! :wave:
We're not far from you - well we're in Derbyshire near Chesterfield.
I'm planning on some sort of ] (( Kennel Run )) for my bun(s) when they move outside when the weather warms up.
There's a seller in Chesterfield and also one near Clowne that makes them (they also sell on ebay) but they are more expensive than shed / wendy house options. Just another option for you to think about!
We're not far from you - well we're in Derbyshire near Chesterfield.
I'm planning on some sort of ] (( Kennel Run )) for my bun(s) when they move outside when the weather warms up.
There's a seller in Chesterfield and also one near Clowne that makes them (they also sell on ebay) but they are more expensive than shed / wendy house options. Just another option for you to think about!
Bungle bunny
Mama Doe
hello :wave::wave:
Welcome to RU, you will find lots of help and support here, its a great site. Im sure you will get fixed up with your new hutch.
What size run are you thinkng of?
Welcome to RU, you will find lots of help and support here, its a great site. Im sure you will get fixed up with your new hutch.
What size run are you thinkng of?
:wave: Hi Hanlou,we have a ride up Derbyshire quite regular to walk the dogs,it`s a great place to live! Thanks for the link, it would be better value to buy a shed or a kennel,a decent sized hutch& run can cost over £200.Jack`s beautiful by the way. Hi Bungle Bunny,yes this site is great,I did`nt expect so many replies.The size run I`m looking for is atleast 5ft by 3ft,the bigger the better really! :wave:
Dustyrabbit
Warren Veteran
Perhaps a decent sized playhouse? Its lower than a shed so perhaps wouldn't attract attention. You can sometimes get a secondhand one on ebay, freecycle or local paper. If your other half is handy you can make it in to a very nice home with a cat flap leading to a roomy run. You do need to concider though that a shed or playhouse gets pretty hot in the summer months.
Joh619
Alpha Buck
We have >>this hutch<< from ebay which is pretty big and seems good quality. Though I'm trying to persuade my OH to let me get a wendy house or something as I've got used to sitting with the buns since they've been inside for the winter and I can't really sit in their hutch
Michelleox
Mama Doe
I love my Ryedale hutch. i've got a two tier 6ft one. For my two small-medium sized buns the height is plenty, they can stand up on their back legs and their ears don't touch the ceiling
