 your rabbit to run wild in!
Although technically a chicken coop run, it’s still a fantastic choice for bunnies as it’s been built with the finest pet-friendly timber to ensure a strong and stable structure that protects your rabbits that looks distinguished and refined while doing it!
With treated wood and impenetrable wire mesh, it’s designed to last for years and is easily erected for those who are slightly averse to picking up your toolbox!
Best of all, this bunny sanctuary can also be combined with other Savoy Rabbit Runs to double, triple or even quadruple it in size. In fact, t’s extensions could feasibly never end if you’re so inclined.
The only question is, how much money you got, and how big is your garden?
In terms of classic hutch add-ons, this wood and galvanised wire mesh model from Barn Free is probably one of the best designs, and most importantly, one of the roomiest!
With masses of space for hopping and springing about without a care in the world, this run also boasts one of the airiest and open designs, being made almost exclusively of wire mesh and using fewer wooden frame beams.
This helps rabbits get a clearer view of their surroundings and makes it feel more like they are exploring nature rather than an extended cage thanks to all that extra fresh air and sunlight!
The run also features one of our favourite accessible roof areas, boasting a fully foldable four-section roof, meaning you can access different parts of the cage without having to bend down on your hands and knees and stretch into the corners for feeding or cleaning.
Hoping to infuse a bit of life into your coney companion, PawHut specialises in pet-friendly spaces that are designed to bring exercise and comfort to them and peace of mind to you!
An easy to assemble model, this pet cage is fashioned from 8 secure, steel panels which can be fixed together with metal buckles and then fixed to the ground for optimum stability. It’s an incredibly safety-conscious structure too, with a double-bolted door for double insurance locking!
Despite boasting durable steel material, it’s also surprisingly lightweight and convenient to move, so you can place it wherever suits you on any given day.
Because after all, bunny owners need a little space for their own too!
An ideal solution for letting coneys run free without having to fret over their wellbeing, this classic wooden structured mesh safety run from PawHut is the ideal addition to any garden hutch!
A bottomless design allows your long-eared hoppers to walk comfortably on the lawn and graze at will, while a top-opening entrance prevents escapes and allows easy access for food refilling and cleaning.
Made using only the finest in fir wood and strong metal wire, it’s weather-resistant, predator protective and built with longevity in mind, providing you with a maintenance-free experience for as long as possible!
A more simple, cheap and cheerful design, this Tectake Rabbit Run provides plenty of safety, space and security for your rabbit and is the perfect pop-up activity area for those who don’t want a permanent run taking up all their lawn!
Made up of 8 grid-fence elements, the enclosure can be easily assembled and can combine with almost any rabbit hutch to offer a neat and pleasurable area to graze and lope around!
Then in no time at all, these grid plates can also be folded back into a flat-pack shape for fast and efficient storage.
It’s best feature though is it’s safety net covering, which prevents pets from escaping and stops cats, foxes and birds of prey from finding easier ways into the enclosure.
It’s a brilliant source of bunny protection for those not looking to blow their budget!
Classic rabbit runs are usually low to the ground and can often be attached to a hutch or rabbit enclosure, allowing your pet to move effortlessly between their home and their area of play. Accessible via an opening roof, you can then bend down into them to stroke, feed or pick up your pet!
Taking their dues from chicken coops, walk-in rabbit runs are giant house-like cages, with full-sizes doors you can walk inside. This makes getting into your rabbit enclosure less fiddly and bach-aching work, but more importantly, it also provides your pets with masses and masses of room to explore!
These are often smaller areas which are created by linking together several single fences into one hexagonal or octagonal shape. Lighter in weight and much easier to move around and dismantle, they make great pop-up areas which you can set up for your rabbit any time and are probably the most suitable models for indoor rabbits as they take up much less room. However, they are usually less secure than a proper run and so are probably best used under supervision.
Most rabbit runs are either constructed from metal or wood and will often also utilise a wire mesh material.
Wire mesh usually provides a strong protective barrier, while the frame of the run will be made of heavy-duty wood or metal to ensure the structure is sturdy and will stand its ground.
Metal cages are usually the best option, as they are naturally heavier and more robust, and so tend not to suffer from damages or wear. This is critical to stopping predators from easily breaking into or knocking down your run.
Wooden designs, of course, look a lot nicer than great big metal cages, but it’s at the cost of durability and security. When combined with wire mesh they are still brilliant options, but treated wood is never going to last you as long as a steel material playpen.
The absolutely most important thing a good rabbit run can offer you is security, to stop both predators getting in… and rabbit getting out!
The wire mesh used on a rabbit’s run must be strong and galvanised or welded to ensure it firmly fits into the frame. The spaces between the mesh should also be small enough to prevent rabbits or predators getting through, but large enough so that they are easily visible through the gaps and are well ventilated!
It’s also a good idea to watch out for runs which feature extra secure locking mechanisms on the doors or roofs, which will help prevent more crafty and cunning predators like foxes from sneaking their way inside.
The whole point of a rabbit run is to offer your bunnies a large, safe space in which they can perform exercise and remain fit and healthy in both mind and body.
The very minimum size of run recommended for two rabbits is 8 ft x 4 ft. But it’s always recommended to just choose the very biggest size that your home can accommodate.
It should be tall enough so that your rabbits can stand upright on its back legs as well as hop around in.
If a walk-in option, you might also like to consider your own height – as you don’t want to be stooping over all the time!
No matter what material your rabbit run is, it’s always helpful to find out what coating or treatments your wood or metal has been given, as certain treatments can help your run last for years longer than expected.
In the main, such coatings tend to protect from poor weather as well as scratches or any other damage it may receive.
While you might naturally want to protect your ickle rabbits from torrential downpours, roof coverings and safety nets can also be useful for protecting from less obvious issues too.
Rabbits can suffer in extreme heat and powerful sunlight and so UV protected shading can help keep them cool during the summer, while net coverings can also help protect them from items falling from trees or predatory birds from above.
If you keep your hutch and run outside, various predators in the wild will have an opportunity to get in your animal’s home and harm them, no matter how far-fetched and ludicrous that seems!
Nocturnal animals like foxes are more common in urban areas than ever before, and they’re all too happy to spend a few minutes digging a hole under the fence of your run to squeeze under and gain access to your bunnies.
Therefore, features like metal skirts around the base of a cage can provide added security!
You’ll need to be able to efficiently lock up your run and open it when feeding, cleaning or attending to your bunnies, and fast-action locks and handily positioned doors can help make this a breeze.
Unfortunately, it would be too awkward and difficult for large cage structures to arrive at your door ready-made and so in the vast majority of cases, rabbit runs need to be put together by yourself!
So if you’re not comfortable with DIY, try and find something which can be easily constructed with buckles, bolts and clips.
Some models can be folded down almost instantly, making them a great pop-up choice for those who want to let rabbits out under supervision.
What size rabbit run do I need?
Something a lot of people don’t pay attention too when purchasing a run is the height of the structure.
Rabbits should be able to stand on their hind legs in a run without their ears reaching the roof or becoming squashed. This means, on average, that the run should be around two feet in height.
The most important thing of course though is the floor area, which needs to give them ample space to move around in and explore. It’s often cited that the smallest dimensions for an activity area for two rabbits should be 8 feet by 4 feet (32 sq ft).
How much do rabbit runs cost?
Rabbit runs can be on the expensive side if they are large walk-in style structures with added security features and you can expect these top