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Would this be big enough for 4 bunnies?

purple_x

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Right now my rabbits are indoors but will be going back outside in the summer so I am getting new accommodation ready for them.

I have found this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/14-x-6-x-5-10...4?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Dogs&hash=item41565e780e

Although it's just 14ft long there is a door on the end and the advert says any size can be made so if neccessary I could have a few extra feet added on.
I like it because it is 6ft wide, most dog kennel and runs I have seen are only 4ft wide.

So at present I only have 2 bunnies but one day in the future would like to have 3 or 4 (I know it may not work out and I'm in no rush for it to happen, it would just be nice)
Would this be big enough for 3-4 bunnies do you think?
If not how many more feet would need to be added to make it big enough?

The reason I'm asking is that I would rather buy a home that's big enough for more bunnies in case I do end up with a group rather than buy a smaller one now and then have to buy a bigger one at a later date.
 
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Think it would be fine:D
You could also add another level with it being such a good height.
 
I think the recommended floor space required for two buns is 6x2 with 6x4 attached, so this is double the indoor space (6x4) and more than double the outdoor space (6x10).

I think it would be great for a foursome, and if you could put a 'cosy corner' in the inside area, and an upper level in the run (like a long bench) then I think it would be even better.

We are looking at something similar for our four if we can bond them over the summer.
 
Yes it looks great. I would add a second door from the run part to the covered part so that they can't block each other from different sections and cause fights. As someone suggested above you could add a shelf to part of the run to give them something interesting to jump up on.
 
Thanks for the replies everyone.

And stator that's a good idea about adding another door in the shed part, I didn't think of that.

I will be adding another level by either putting a long dining table or 2 in there and putting 'safety' rails and a ramp on or putting a few benches in there.
I cant wait, just need to get the garden paved over first!
My brother has been measuring everything today, excited to get started now :D

Just one more question.... I know most of the home is covered and if it rains the buns can go in the shed part but if they decide to sit in the run how would I go about covering the front part? Would a curtain pole with a thick shower curtain pulled across be enough?

Also would it be a good idea to put some of that corrugated type plastic on the roof and a piece of guttering so the rain water gets collected and goes into a water butt, just to protect the roof more. Or is that not neccessary?
 
I put perspex on the front of mine in the Winter whick seems to work out fine,bunnies can still see out and keep dry:D
 
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