New Hutch.

Hi.

I am thinking about getting this hutch as it's bigger than the one i currently have. I only have a single rabbit at the moment but at the weekend going to view a friend for Mr Tibbs.

Would this be okay for them at night as they have a run for the day.

http://www.petsathome.com/shop/popp...-by-pets-at-home-16028?cm_re=barilliance-_-up sell-_-product details


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That's only 4 foot. It wouldn't be suitable I'm afraid. You should have anything upwards of 6ftx2ft with an attached run for two buns.

Hi, it's great that you are getting a friend for your rabbit however this hutch is unfortunately too small for even a single rabbit. RSPCA guidelines recommend a 6ft x 2ft hutch as the minimum size for two medium sized rabbits. These can be hard to find ironically!! So a lot of bunny owners convert sheds/playhouses into suitable rabbit homes. You will find lots of examples of peoples amazing creativity with regards to rabbit housing on this forum hope this helps!!

Thanks for your help. Is this better as it's longer? http://www.petsathome.com/shop/guinea-pig-den-hutch-by-pets-at-home-16042

Sadly my garden is so small that that i dont have room to convert shed I would love a big shead house and i would rehome some more

We have bunny proofed the garden and he gets time to run free around the garden as well as be in his run (which i checked on here too before I bought )

That's the same length.

Ha ha, it must look longer... wally

Mariac1510 said:

Ha ha, it must look longer... wally

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It's just not as tall, so looks longer. What size yard do you have to play with?

My garden is only a little it's 10ft long i think but as you see from above not great with lenghts ha ha, most of that is taken up with his run.

I have one of the first hutches - I had it in my bunny shed with the door unscrewed so the buns could use it as a cosy place to sleep. I took it out in the end though as the build quality of P@H hutches isn't great and my tubby old giant bunny started to make the floor sag! :shock::lol:

It's now in my bird shed as a roosting house for my bantams - and the buns have a stronger, wooden dog kennel!

If you only have access to P@H then this hutch --> http://www.petsathome.com/shop/orchard-manor-guinea-pig-and-rabbit-hutch-by-pets-at-home-16038 - is 6X2 which is a good size.

Or this one --> http://www.petsathome.com/shop/rose-cottage-hutch-for-rabbits-and-guinea-pigs-by-pets-at-home-29286 - is a five foot, two tier hutch (I think, my cm's to feet maths is a bit squiffy!) which would also be ok for smaller bunnies.

Unfortunately, P@H seem to charge a heck of a lot more for hutches that meet welfare requirements. I guess they sell the little hutches cheaper as they can fit more in stock for special offers.

Personally, I think I'd look else where as you'd be able to find the same size hutch, for a similar price somewhere else but chances are it'd be much better built than the ones from Pet at Home.

A lot of people on here recommend Happy Hutch. A 6X2 hutch from them is £105. http://www.happyhutch.co.uk/details.php?product=22 and they can deliver.

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To be honest P@H are my least fav place, i do try an avoid.

Thanks for the happy hutches site... i will look into that. I am all excited that Mr Tibbs is getting some company

Seeing as you're stuck for space, I also recommend The Happy Hutch Company. You could try the double or even triple hutch...as they tend to go UP instead of across