An aviary allows for more natural interactions. Rabbits can quickly become worried about little hands trying to make friends in a small space. This is a particularly good if you have children as they can sit down and allow your rabbits to come to them, which is harder to do with a traditional hutch and run. One advantage over the traditional run is that you can comfortably walk around and interact with your rabbits. You'll also need to include or attach a shelter, such as a shed or hutch. Rabbit aviariesĪlthough traditionally designed for birds, aviaries are a fantastic alternative to a run. Some minor adjustments will mean your rabbits get enough air and it does not get too hot. You'll also need to ensure there's enough ventilation in the shed. The attached run will also need to be at least three metres by two metres, by one metre high. The overall floor space still needs to be a minimum of 12 square feet. Wendy houses and sheds for your rabbitsĪ shed or large children's playhouse attached to a run is a great option as they're taller than a hutch and offer a bit more shelter for your rabbits. They also have 'extras’ such as dens, digging pits and boxes. These connecting tunnels come in various lengths and can fit to any hutch or run. Runaround sell tunnels and connectors to make sure your rabbits live life to the full. Your hutch should be connected or inside the run. to be placed in the shade (especially in summer).solid floors (not wire as this will be painful for your rabbit's feet).at least two rooms so their food and water can be separate from their sleeping area.If you are using a traditional hutch as a shelter it will need: Rabbits are prey animals so, although they need lots of space to run around, they'll also need somewhere to hide away if needed, to sleep or when it's cold. Your rabbits will also need a covered area like a traditional hutch ( at least six feet by two feet by two feet) to act as a bedroom. Rabbits like to dig so you'll also need to make sure they can't get out! It will also need to be predator-proof so foxes and other animals cannot get in. an aviary, with a shelter attached or which sits insideĪ run will need to be at least three metres by two metres, by one meter high and they'll need access to this space at all times.a shed or large children's playhouse connected to a large outdoor run attached.a large hutch attached to a large outdoor rabbit run.The main thing is that they have enough space and that the area is safe. Most rabbits can live happily indoors and outdoors. This is why they need access to a large space at all times, rather than just during the day. They're also crepuscular, which means they are most active during dawn and dusk, and at certain periods during the night. They need lots of room to jump, stretch, dig, hop, run and ‘binky’ (this is when a rabbit jumps in the air while shaking their head and twisting their bodies, an absolute expression of joy) to avoid getting frustrated, depressed and even developing health problems. Rabbits are very active, like their wild rabbit counterparts. If you have more than two rabbits or giant breeds then you'll need a bigger space.
This can be inside or permanently attached to the larger area (three metres by two metres by one metre). They'll also need a sheltered area, like a hutch, that's at least six feet by two feet by two feet. As we don't recommend keeping only one rabbit, two rabbits should have a minimum area that's three metres by two metres, and at least one metre high. Rabbits needs access to lots of space all the time.
Otherwise, they can get lonely and depressed, and even develop health problems. They'll need lots of space and need to be kept in pairs or groups. Your rabbits' house, such as a run and hutch, is one of the most important factors in making sure they're happy and healthy.