New rabbit hutch

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Eddie and the ratties

New Kit

• Apr 10, 2020

• #1

Hi, has anyone got any recommendations for a new outdoor hutch for 3 rabbits? It doesn’t need a run I let the rabbits free roam all day. Also trying not to spend more than £250 hopefully something nearer £200 TIA

 

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Shimmer

Warren Veteran

• Apr 10, 2020

• #2

A wendy house would be bigger and better value than a hutch - and probably better made so will last longer. You could also look on Freecycle or ebay - but I would avoid a second hand hutch due to the risk of infection.

 

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Jack's-Jane

Wise Old Thumper

• Apr 10, 2020

• #3

Shimmer said:

A wendy house would be bigger and better value than a hutch - and probably better made so will last longer. You could also look on Freecycle or ebay - but I would avoid a second hand hutch due to the risk of infection.

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I agree with Shimmer. Also, it is hugely risky to allow Rabbits to free roam in any garden unless they are supervised all the time. No garden is 100% safe from predators.

Some info on here :

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-care-advice/rabbit-housing/

 

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mismatchbunnies

Warren Scout

• Apr 10, 2020

• #4

I agree with everything others have said. I think free roaming is a great idea and the ideal in most circumstances. However, free roaming indoors this is, as a house rabbit. Domesticated rabbits are pretty defenceless when it comes to predators and unfortunately there is no way of completely protecting them from such predators in a garden etc.

 

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Eddie and the ratties

New Kit

• Apr 10, 2020

• #5

Thanks I will have a look at some playhouses. I know it’s a bit risky but I’ve have been doing it for 10 years so far with no problem, I only have a small walled courtyard garden

 

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tonibun

Wise Old Thumper

• Apr 10, 2020

• #6

If you are going to look for a Playhouse you will need nothing smaller than a 5 x 4' for 3 rabbits.

 

Zoobec

Moderator

Staff member

• Apr 10, 2020

• #7

A shed lined with ply would be good. I’d agree I wouldn’t leave rabbits to free roam, the biggest run you can manage attached to the shed providing 24/7 access would be best.

 

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Eddie and the ratties

New Kit

• Apr 11, 2020

• #8

Thanks I ordered a playhouse

 

tulsi

Wise Old Thumper

• Apr 22, 2020

• #9

Oo lucky rabbits. I wish mine could be free range but we have two dogs ...

Hope they enjoy their playhouse.