Bunnyhunney82
New Kit
Hi all, I'm a new member... I am an animal professional but am getting my first pair of bunnies in a few weeks!
I have a covered bay of 7ft x 4ft which I am getting the hubby to make into a predator - proof aviary with 13mm welded wire. There will be a line of paving slabs along the back, and turfed area in front (7ft x 2.5ft), hopefully with a mound over a play tunnel .
My question is; as this is a permanent enclosure, do I need a huge hutch? The RWAF says a minimum of 6ft x 2ft, but this will severely reduce their exercise area, and as they will never be shut inside the hutch, surely they only need a sleeping bay and protection from very cold weather? I am looking at a small hutch of 3ft x 1.5ft with 2 tiers: is this sufficient? Why would they need a bigger one? I have space and could put a bigger one in if necessary?
Thanks for any tips in general anyone has
Regards!! Xxx
I have a covered bay of 7ft x 4ft which I am getting the hubby to make into a predator - proof aviary with 13mm welded wire. There will be a line of paving slabs along the back, and turfed area in front (7ft x 2.5ft), hopefully with a mound over a play tunnel .
My question is; as this is a permanent enclosure, do I need a huge hutch? The RWAF says a minimum of 6ft x 2ft, but this will severely reduce their exercise area, and as they will never be shut inside the hutch, surely they only need a sleeping bay and protection from very cold weather? I am looking at a small hutch of 3ft x 1.5ft with 2 tiers: is this sufficient? Why would they need a bigger one? I have space and could put a bigger one in if necessary?
Thanks for any tips in general anyone has
Regards!! Xxx