Rabbit advice

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LittleBrownFrog
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Rabbit advice

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My boys have decided that they would each like a rabbit. We've agreed, on the proviso that they need to research it & learn about their needs. So, they have their pile of library books, and I have my forum full of helpful, lovely animal lovers :-D

I had a quick look at hutches today while I was in Pests at Home, and have concluded that rabbit hutch manufacturers and chicken run manufacturers have the same rule book }hairout{ I didn't see anything that looked like sensible accommodation for even one rabbit.

The plan at the moment is to have a hutch and a moveable run, probably joining the run to the hutch via a tunnel, allowing the run to be moved around, and the hutch to stay where it is. We have various options for winter accommodation - greenhouse, outside loo with run attached on the patio, or conservatory.

Does this sound like a sensible set-up?
How much hutch space do they need to be happy?
...and how much run space?
Any other advice you'd like to offer?

Thanks in advance :-D
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How about being the first Laner to commission your bunny house from our new member, plot45b?

Bunnies are good fun- I'm sure your boys will enjoy, and the responsibility is so good for kids.

Ours did wee a lot, and we found cleaning out was quicker and easier if we put a plastic tray lined with newspaper and sawdust, like a litter tray, where they did it - they are creatures of habit and will tend to use the same corner all the time.
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That's a good suggestion - thank you :-D
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Rabbits are great pets LBF. Ours have our old chicken run as their 'hutch' which gives them a fair amount of running around space.
Your ideas sound good, looking forward to hearing how you get on
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