Is this hutch big enough?

Mischief and Tinker's Mum · Jan 17, 2011

Would a 6ft x 2ft x 2ft double hutch be suitable for 2 dwarf lop rabbits? They would only be sleeping in there and be in a 7ft x 5ft x 2ft run all day unless out free ranging or spending time with me.

They would be able to go in the run in all weathers as it has a shelter in there but is the hutch big enough? :wave:

ETA: Would a single be better with there being a ramp in the double taking up space?

puppyjess12345 · Jan 17, 2011

Why cant you just attach the run? Also if they get the run every day how will Blossom get exercise, if I understand right shes in a 6x2x2 hutch? :wave:

rabbitnutrition · Jan 17, 2011

sounds good

that's about the minimum size as set in the rwaf standards.
great they can go free ranging

Mischief and Tinker's Mum · Jan 17, 2011

puppyjess12345 said:
Why cant you just attach the run? Also if they get the run every day how will Blossom get exercise, if I understand right shes in a 6x2x2 hutch? :wave:

We are ordering her a 6ft x 4ft as it's just her

and then the dwarf lops would have the 7ft one

ETA: We can't attach the run as we would need it on paving slabs and the only place it would all fit is on the grass and my parents would never let me have a run permanently on the grass. :roll: We have to move the run from grass to decking every now and then and we couldn't carry the hutch too and it wouldn't fit on deck anyway.

LilVicky · Jan 17, 2011

I'd say its suitable

:wave:

Are you getting more bunnies?!?

Mischief and Tinker's Mum · Jan 17, 2011

LilVicky said:
I'd say its suitable :wave:

Are you getting more bunnies?!?

Thanks

and I'm not sure yet but before I make the decision, I need to work out how much housing is going to cost. :thumb:

LilVicky · Jan 17, 2011

Mischief and Tinker's Mum said:
Thanks and I'm not sure yet but before I make the decision, I need to work out how much housing is going to cost. :thumb:

Ohhh ok :thumb:

Liz47 · Jan 17, 2011

I think that sounds good

Are they the buns from ebay you're thinking of?

Mischief and Tinker's Mum · Jan 17, 2011

Liz47 said:
I think that sounds good Are they the buns from ebay you're thinking of?

maybeee...

Yeah :lol:

Mischief and Tinker's Mum · Jan 17, 2011

Would a single be better with there being a ramp in the double taking up space?

Bunny Buddy · Jan 17, 2011

Mischief and Tinker's Mum said:
ETA: Would a single be better with there being a ramp in the double taking up space?

I prefer a two storey, I don't think the ramp takes up too much space, I just see it as something for them to exercise/play on. I'd also feel less guilty for leaving them in there the odd time if they don't get out.

lildebs · Jan 17, 2011

I agree, 2 storey :wave:

Mischief and Tinker's Mum · Jan 17, 2011

Thanks

I was going to get a single 6ft with attached run but don't have anywhere to put it permanently!

We just have enough room for a 6ft or double 6ft so I'm glad that sounds ok!

If I got them. they would be going out in a huge run everyday anyway. :thumb:

Heather&Bart-MyLittleBuns · Jan 18, 2011

I think it is suitable but I myself would not keep 2 good sized rabbits in that. Soowwee

Mischief and Tinker's Mum · Jan 18, 2011

Heather&Bart-MyLittleBuns said:
I think it is suitable but I myself would not keep 2 good sized rabbits in that. Soowwee

even if they were only sleeping in there? :?

LilVicky · Jan 18, 2011

Id go with the double hutch rather than the single, the ramp doesnt take up that much space and it gives them that little bit more room!

Goodluck and i hope your able to give those special bunnies a home

*lily* · Jan 18, 2011

Even sleeping in there would mean a good few hours in there per night.

Dwarf lops can get to quite a large size too.

Sorry to sound critical but I wouldn't keep rabbits in there without an attached good sized run.

Mischief and Tinker's Mum · Jan 18, 2011

*lily* said:
Even sleeping in there would mean a good few hours in there per night.

Dwarf lops can get to quite a large size too.

Sorry to sound critical but I wouldn't keep rabbits in there without an attached good sized run.

The lops are already fully grown.

Even if there was an attached run, they probably wouldn't have access to the run at night. I thought a 6ft single was the miniumum and what I'd be providing is double that...

Heather&Bart-MyLittleBuns · Jan 18, 2011

Mischief and Tinker's Mum said:
even if they were only sleeping in there? :?

Rabbits don't just 'sleep', they will doze for short amounts of time throughout the day and night. My two are more active once its dark and what I woudl consider 'nighttime' which is when yours would be shut away.

Mischief and Tinker's Mum · Jan 18, 2011

Heather&Bart-MyLittleBuns said:
Rabbits don't just 'sleep', they will doze for short amounts of time throughout the day and night. My two are more active once its dark and what I woudl consider 'nighttime' which is when yours would be shut away.

Guess I better not re home them then.

Thanks

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