Horace the Bold
Alpha Buck
Modifying your existing run, or building a new one, is something you might like to have a go at doing yourself (with your Dad's help [emoji6] )
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Bunny proofing my bunnies home
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Toffs and Pebbs
Warren Scout
One problem no dad and busy mum so thats just me and myself, lets start learning DIY[emoji23][emoji23]
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Horace the Bold
Alpha Buck
I have not used a runaround system, although there are examples on the forum of runaround tunnels linking runs or sheds together.
The RWAF suggest the run should be at least 8'x4' (this is in feet, I'm old and don't do meters) as you are on a limited budget, I would suggest securing your existing run and if your finance will run to it, enlarging your existing run
Mesh can be purchased from ebay/Amazon, wood from any DIY store
daphnephoebe
Wise Old Thumper
I think horace the bold means 8ft x 6ft run. (Approx 2.6m x 2m)
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Horace the Bold
Alpha Buck
I'm sorry, I do apologise, I must learn to stop making assumptions
A run should be an easy construction, I would have thought you would find suggestions on YouTube
But as I suggested on your other thread, I think you ought to secure your existing run first
Horace the Bold
Alpha Buck
Ah yes I did, thank you for the correction, I had forgotten the suggested minimum had increased a while ago [emoji15]
daphnephoebe
Wise Old Thumper
It changes often. Difficult to remember sometimes
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Toffs and Pebbs
Warren Scout
Its fine no need to apologize as anyone who didnt know me would think but i may be able to see about changing the run as I do know a man who is 'dan dan the handy man'[emoji23] and he can most likely help me.
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Toffs and Pebbs
Warren Scout
I will probably secure the run and I will look into expanding it(if i do I will probably go above and beyond something like 9ft by9ft or 10ftby10ft because I love my bunnies) and then I will probably use a runaround tunnel to connect the two hutch and run and then I can always expand it and change it as I go along. I am going to try my best now that I have got advice I will do it!*determined girl in action* [emoji23]
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Toffs and Pebbs
Warren Scout
Update just talked to Dan and he told Me that the wire I have got on the run is probably more secure than the wire I have got on the hutch and run home because the galvanized mesh on the hutch run is more light weight and if I wanted to secure the run even more then I would have to purchase a more heavyweight galvanized mesh so thats one thing sorted and another problem up should I secure the hutch and run home now or not?
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Horace the Bold
Alpha Buck
We certainly don't want you wasting money by changing things needlessly, can you photograph the mesh on the hutch run?
Toffs and Pebbs
Warren Scout
Toffs and Pebbs
Warren Scout
So I dont need to change the wire on the run now? It definatly feels more strong
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Horace the Bold
Alpha Buck
The mesh shown in the photograph looks OK to me
Toffs and Pebbs
Warren Scout
I thought It was ok but it is a lighterweight than the run so is easier to chew through but yet it is still standing now, although that might be because the fox hasn't came near the rabbits because there is human smell on it aswell. When we saw the fox it was at the very back of the garden and nowhere near the bunnies and it goes from one side to the other quickly.
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daphnephoebe
Wise Old Thumper
Inspect the mesh twice a day.
If you can buy a roll of it cheap and staple some onto the other side of the wooden frame so it creates two levels of mesh this will add extra protection quickly against predators. As you'll notice damage to the outside mesh before they have a chance to damage the second level and get to the bunnies.
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If you can buy a roll of it cheap and staple some onto the other side of the wooden frame so it creates two levels of mesh this will add extra protection quickly against predators. As you'll notice damage to the outside mesh before they have a chance to damage the second level and get to the bunnies.
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willow and squiggles
Mama Doe
If the run isnt secure daphnephoebe idea is brill and easy. i feel for you with you having to get your mums permission to be able to improve things. It shows your buns are important to you that you are doing research and getting advice from others. Can i see another run near the climbing frame? is that the run you were thinking of using the runaround tunnel with. I priced the tunnels up and thought they were too expensive for me at this time. If you are joining the runs why not just join them. Ask the DIY dan can he cut you a hole in each run and put a wooden frame around both sides or the cut mesh (to avoid jagged pokey bits) then screw the two runs together. At least for the time being its not costing a lot for some little bits of wood and your buns get a bit more room while you save up. Well done you for being so responsible x
Toffs and Pebbs
Warren Scout
~UPDATE~
My mum has looked at the runarounds and I'm now going to nag her for a update, I'm waiting for a material to fix up the weathered run top and then I will tell my mum of the idea of expanding the run. And as I'm not to sure about letting them out at night I've had an idea that in the morning I open up the runaround/tunnel and at night I close it, do you reckon that is a good idea or is it still unfair.
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My mum has looked at the runarounds and I'm now going to nag her for a update, I'm waiting for a material to fix up the weathered run top and then I will tell my mum of the idea of expanding the run. And as I'm not to sure about letting them out at night I've had an idea that in the morning I open up the runaround/tunnel and at night I close it, do you reckon that is a good idea or is it still unfair.
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Horace the Bold
Alpha Buck
I would close it up at night as you have foxes around
Toffs and Pebbs
Warren Scout
Here are a few pictures of the darlings enjoying their grass and dandelion leaves.
I've finnaly got my mum thinking about the runaround but instead shes looking. At sheds and runs attached, I'm more than happy but its always an 'if'.[emoji38]
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I've finnaly got my mum thinking about the runaround but instead shes looking. At sheds and runs attached, I'm more than happy but its always an 'if'.[emoji38]
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