Help and advise needed...

Jacqui_UK

Alpha Buck

• Feb 18, 2007

• #1

Ok I have a house bunny and want him to have a run permanantly attached to his cage for when I am not around as I do not trust the cat. This is the pen I have for him: Click Here.

Now here comes the problem he keeps escaping jumping out of it or kitti (the cat) jumping in it - what can I do to keep him in and kitti out I don't want him in a cage all day He's out for a good 10 hours a day and all weekend but I want this to work out. So please offer me good ideas!

 

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janice

Wise Old Thumper

• Feb 18, 2007

• #2

The problem with this pen is that it is only 25 inches tall, the majority of rabbits can easily jump out of this and any cat can easily jump in. If you have a cat you really need to consider a covered run or even keeping the cat out of the room the rabbit is in. Some places do sell covers for these or even ones with higher sides which will keep the rabbit in but not the cat out.

 

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purplebumble

Warren Veteran

• Feb 19, 2007

• #3

we have a 48 inch dog crate with the 7 panels of the 8 panle run attatched! its taken 2 weeks ofr our kittens to figure out they can climb in!
they want to drink the bunnies water..and kip in the dog crate with the bunnies or without them..but if i go out its only quickly and i worry bout the buns.nope actually i rry bout the kittens..bunnies the size of bertie just roll onkittens squish!

seriously tho caged is safe..and they get freed when you get home..safer for buns..better for cat..and your sanity that way!

 

Jacqui_UK

Alpha Buck

• Feb 19, 2007

• #4

hmm so kida a waste of money then lol

 

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cheekytikki

Wise Old Thumper

• Feb 19, 2007

• #5

http://www.croftonline.co.uk/main.asp?category=Showman+puppy+pens

i have this pen and i would recomend them 100% you can buy separate panels and so make them different sizes, you can also put a lid on them, they are very strong too (although teegra has jumped out of mine (it was either 29" or 35" tall at the time) but this was when i had left the lid off

they get a big :thumb: from me though

 

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whiskyscruffles

Mama Doe

• Feb 19, 2007

• #6

ive seen loads of nets that go over those sorts of pens, owuld one of those not work? the buns would soon learn they cant get out, but i dont know what the cats would do, could see them just climbing on it and watching!!!

 

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Inimical Me

Wise Old Thumper

• Feb 19, 2007

• #7

Yeah I imagine the nets would keep a rabbit in. Probably wouldn't stop the cats trying to get in though... :? I don't know. Depends how adventurous your cats are :lol: 8) .

 

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Neil-and-Maria

Warren Veteran

• Feb 19, 2007

• #8

hi jacqui_uk
i am making the assumption you have already bought the run.
i know it isn't the best time of year but we cornered the market
in fireguards at our local (blackpool) car boots at an average
£4 a time and find them very flexible. perhaps several cable-tied
to the top would solve your problem. remember to leave one side
open for access, though.

 

Jacqui_UK

Alpha Buck

• Feb 19, 2007

• #9

Yeah I have the run and have it here I tried a net and when he jumps up it cut and opens it