Mollie333 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 together? or will they attack or hurt eachother? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I too was wondering this as my rabbits would enjoy all the space the chooks have in their fenced area, do you think it would work?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 No idea. The chickens may think that there other chickens and put them down the pecking order haha; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewitall Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 In the Encylopedia of Chickens it does not recommend placing rabbits, guinea pigs or tortoises in with chickens unless the rabbits are large and can defend themselves. Chickens will peck at them, particularly if the chickens become bored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 i have two huge lion head rabbits they would defo be able to defend them self they are bigger than the bantams and have a good bite.. thanks xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirstine Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Terry the hencam lady in the US has a rabbit in with her chickens, and everyone gets on. The rabbit has her own hutch but they share a run. I don't know how she did the introductions though. See http://www.hencam.com/index.php for more! Kirstine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I wouldn't risk it to be honest. My little bunny would not stand a chance in with my girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeWoman Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I wouldn't do it. My rabbits (and the female is very feisty) are just about tolerated by the chickens when they are all running around free-ranging and the rabbits move a lot quicker than the chooks and get out of their way. In a run, the rabbits won't be able to take cover and although they can bite, I would suggest that it will be the chickens doing the damage. The ducks aren't as bad, although if the mood takes them, they will put their heads down and 'ram' the rabbits too! Can you not perhaps allow the bunnies a self contained section of the run?? That is what we are in the process of doing - will post some photo's when it is done, but will be a while I'm afraid as we are just putting the concrete base and drainage down now. Sorry to be so negative! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
