24 hour access to run?

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Castor

Young Bun

• Jul 17, 2012

• #1

Should I allow my rabbits access to their run overnight or should they be shut up in their shed?

Any thoughts?

 

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Saj

Alpha Buck

• Jul 17, 2012

• #2

depends I think on what your local area is like - foxes, cats any predators really.

and how secure your run is? and if it has a sheltered area they can hide in?

personally i wouldnt as Im a worry wort..

 

Kermit

Wise Old Thumper

• Jul 17, 2012

• #3

Is their run 100% predator proof with access for them to the shed? If so then I would say you could leave them out.

 

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Castor

Young Bun

• Jul 17, 2012

• #4

Hi, thanks for replying so quickly.
I think the run is predator proof. It is all wire with mesh under the turf and 8" long tent pegs spaced every 2" around the bottom of the run. And yes they do have access to their shed through a tunnel.

 

Summer&Skye

Mama Doe

• Jul 17, 2012

• #5

I am planning to leave mine out 24hrs, my set up sounds similar except hutch not shed

 

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Stator

Warren Veteran

• Jul 17, 2012

• #6

Yes but only if it's definitely 100% secure, including floor + ceiling and the join onto the hutch. Padlocks are good too.

 

Mackers

Wise Old Thumper

• Jul 17, 2012

• #7

Mine have 24/7 access to their runs (which are attached to the sheds). I figure if it's considered 'fox proof' during the day, then it's fox proof during the night too .

 

Ninny

Warren Scout

• Jul 17, 2012

• #8

Mine have 24/7 access too as they are most active when I am not :lol: They are in a enclosed shed aviary set up though so they are secure and safe

 

BB Mommy

Warren Veteran

• Jul 17, 2012

• #9

Mine have 24/7 access, but the set up is on concrete, has a solid roof and is unmoveable - even a person would be hard pressed to get in without tools!

If you can dislodge the run at any point by shoving it, don't risk it until its completely safe.. Foxes are persistent and strong.

 

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Castor

Young Bun

• Jul 18, 2012

• #10

Thanks so much for the advice everyone!
My run is very heavy and secure, and the tunnel is bolted to both the shed and the run.
I really think the rabbits would love 24/7 access to the run, especially this time of year, when dawn is so early and sunset so late. Although they are both currently under the tarpauline cover hoping the rain will eventually stop.