The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Rabbits and Hens          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc Author Message jjonah Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 1 Location: Northants Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 10:24 am    Post subject: Rabbits and Hens Can someone help ? My six hens currently enjoy an enclosed outside run of around 25m2, a third concrete standing the remainder 'was' grass, while our 5 yr old female rabbit is in far more cramped enclosure. Is it possible for the hens and the rabbit to share the same enclosure (with separate housing) without detrimental impact on either my ladies or the rabbit ? Many Thanks Jon Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 10:31 am    Post subject: I think there was an attack on a chook by a rabbit not so long ago, I'll try and find the post !! Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 10:33 am    Post subject: See http://forums.thepoultrykeeper.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=4752&highlight=rabbit If it works Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16285 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 10:34 am    Post subject: It has been known for rabbits to attack hens, but AFAIK it's to do with mating, so maybe a female one would be OK?? Back to top richard Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 258 Location: somerset Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 10:35 am    Post subject: I've heard that chickens will attack rabbits Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10986 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 1:23 pm    Post subject: quik answer NO Back to top alexa Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 336 Location: wiltshire Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 9:11 pm    Post subject: i had 2 giant bunnies and the chickens would often hop over the gate when it was half down and go in their run, they loved each other! they would all eat together it was sooo sweet! alexa Back to top Spana Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 2299 Location: North Cornwall Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 9:53 pm    Post subject: We are over run with wild rabbits and they mix with the girls OK,or perhaps Ive never seen bother if there has been any. The girls love chasing the baby rabbits but it all seems a game. The little blighters are so used to us being about we have to step over them. Must be a very good year for rabbits Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10986 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 2:52 pm    Post subject: hope you are filling the freezer for winter rabbit stews Back to top Spana Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Posts: 2299 Location: North Cornwall Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 6:44 pm    Post subject: I couldn't do it, it would be too easy. I do love rabbit though, so will eat my neighbours rabbits. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group