Plan your rabbit housing

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Plan the whole living space

For two average-sized rabbits, the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund recommends one continuous 3m × 2m floor area, at least 1m high, available at all times. Upper floors, tunnels and separate connected areas do not replace that footprint. Read the full RWAF space guidance (opens a new tab).

Choose your hutch and layout

All three are 6ft wide, so the choice is the layout: one floor, two floors joined by a ramp, or three floors joined by ramps. Check the product dimensions against your rabbits’ full-grown size and your garden. Leave room to open the doors and clean every compartment. Check usable internal space as well as the outside measurements.

Prices below are each hutch’s starting price. A fitted Burrow Portal adds £20 to the hutch, and tunnels are an option on the Burrow Portal run. Any bundle savings come off in the basket.

Connect their exercise space

Try an attached run or a compatible tunnel connection in the planner. Measure the route on your lawn, allowing for the tunnel’s gentle bends and space to open the run lids. Check catches, mesh, fixings and possible digging routes regularly.

Runs are for supervised daytime exercise and do not replace a secure living area available at all times. The planner shows product arrangements; assess the complete enclosure’s space, shelter and security separately. Read RWAF’s outdoor housing guidance (opens a new tab).

Explore the products: 6ft Chartwell run; 6ft Burrow Portal run.

Make everyday care easier

Leave room to reach every door, sleeping compartment and run lid. Remove wet bedding daily, check food and drinking water, and look for damage to catches, mesh and fixings. Keep the area around the hutch clear so cleaning does not mean moving the whole setup.

Read the cleaning and drying guide.

Get ready for winter

Before winter, inspect the roof, timber, mesh and catches. Position housing away from prevailing wind and rain, keep ventilation clear and provide dry bedding. Check drinking water regularly during freezing weather. Repair damage promptly and follow the product’s care instructions.

Things to check before cold weather

More care guides: Winter care Re-treating timber Finding sources of damp

Rabbit housing questions

Does another floor replace a larger exercise area?

No. RWAF’s recommended footprint is a continuous area; upper floors do not count towards it. Check the full space guidance (opens a new tab).

Can I use a tunnel to connect the hutch and run?

The planner offers compatible connections and lengths. Check the selected products and measure the actual route before ordering.

How do I check there is enough space?

Measure the usable floor area and height of the whole enclosure and compare them with the linked RWAF guidance. The planner compares products and their connections. Check the sleeping quarters and exercise area as well as the route between them.

How do I keep the timber in good condition?

Keep it clean, allow it to dry after cleaning, investigate persistent damp and follow the product’s care instructions. See the timber-care guide.