Time to get a new home for rabbits, ideas please, chicken coop?

alx008

Warren Scout

• Aug 9, 2014

• #1

Hi, my happy hutch has seen better days and I want to sort new home out before winter.
My vision is a large indoor area such as a shed or a chicken coop maybe with a smallish outdoor area as well, this would be within the fenced area of the garden they already have so they would get plenty of space and I would be able to keep them safe when away. Ideally would at least 2 floors inside as well.
Any ideas of where to buy?

 

Fee

Wise Old Thumper

• Aug 9, 2014

• #2

The Hutch Man on here has some fab ideas...

 

Zoobec

Moderator

Staff member

• Aug 9, 2014

• #3

Chicken coops are usually very small in terms of actual inside sheltered space, having had hutch/runs and shed/run I can honestly say a shed wins hands down, bigger in terms of space, you can sit in there with the bunnies, you can add levels etc. a playhouse is a good option. a large hutch and run would be much better than a coop. The hutch man on here, or Daniel, make good sturdy looking hutches. Here is a link to the rwaf recommendations http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/ahutchisnotenough.htm.

 

alx008

Warren Scout

• Aug 9, 2014

• #4

My rabbits have always had loads of space - I just want a very safe area for when I am away. When I am here they have a very large area of the garden...
Was looking at something like this but not at the price! http://www.woodenart.org.uk/product...Super-Chicken-Coop-Hen-House-and-Chicken-Run#
Your idea of a playhouse is good, my DIY skills are not great though so want something ready made!

 

alx008

Warren Scout

• Aug 9, 2014

• #5

Quite like the look of this one...
http://www.tesco.com/direct/mad-das...n-playhouse-6-x-4/228-6533.prd?skuId=228-6533
Any ideas for attaching a run?

 

Zoobec

Moderator

Staff member

• Aug 9, 2014

• #6

alx008 said:

My rabbits have always had loads of space - I just want a very safe area for when I am away. When I am here they have a very large area of the garden...
Was looking at something like this but not at the price! http://www.woodenart.org.uk/product...Super-Chicken-Coop-Hen-House-and-Chicken-Run#
Your idea of a playhouse is good, my DIY skills are not great though so want something ready made!

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Sorry I thought you meant one of those tiny chicken coops :lol: that one you've linked is fantastic, but as you say the price is :shock:

 

Zoobec

Moderator

Staff member

• Aug 9, 2014

• #7

alx008 said:

Quite like the look of this one...
http://www.tesco.com/direct/mad-das...n-playhouse-6-x-4/228-6533.prd?skuId=228-6533
Any ideas for attaching a run?

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For attaching a run to a playhouse or shed you could attach it to the side like on the chicken coop you linked, and cut a hole for a cat flap. Or if you didn't want to have them next to each other you could use a runaround tunnel http://www.runaround.co.uk

 

tulsi

Wise Old Thumper

• Aug 10, 2014

• #8

That playhouse looks nice but you could get a shed for that price which would give you better height.

 

alx008

Warren Scout

• Aug 10, 2014

• #9

Thanks, still looking! my husband has said the shed/playhouse can't be taller than me or the fence!
Also would like a couple of windows...

 

Last edited: Aug 10, 2014