I want to fence an area in my garden, about 3m x 3m, and move my rabbits in there, and add two bantam chickens to the family... Will there be any problems?
2006-10-05 01:50:45 · 17 answers · asked by Matt D 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Yes, but be careful. Introduce them to each other and watch for aggression.
The area is large enough for them all to get along, and disease shouldn't be a problem if you provide enough space.
Nice nickname by the way!
2006-10-05 09:21:15 · answer #1 · answered by MATT D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I kept rabbits with hens for years. You just have to make sure the coop fencing goes into the ground at least 12 inches to prevent the rabbits from digging their way out. The two are not natural enemies and neither is a threat to the other.
2006-10-05 10:08:50 · answer #2 · answered by north79004487 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it wont work , i know its a cute idea but i tried the same thing and the rabbits kept digging out, they are very good diggers and you just cant do anything to keep them in, we tried burying the fence deep, putting rocks around the fence line but nothing worked, the only thing that might work is dig a trench about 2 feet deep all the way around and pour concrete build it up into a wall then on top of the wall part you can put your fencing. Good luck I hope it works
2006-10-05 09:43:53 · answer #3 · answered by Crystal 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I live on a farm and we raise both. I wouldn't suggest putting them in a pen together. Rabbits, at times can be very aggressive and are larger then small bantam chickens. If I was you I would use a seperate pen for the two.
2006-10-05 08:58:40 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Lips of Morphine ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I've never heard of mixing rabbits with any other kind of animals especially chickens. Chickens run around like crazy they might scare the day lights out of the rabbits. Plus don't rabbits like their privacy if you know what i mean?!
2006-10-05 08:53:37 · answer #5 · answered by Curious J. 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
you shouldnt have any problem . i have both plus sheep and all three do fine together. my bunnys wander around, chickens are free range, as are the sheep but at night they all get closed in the same shed . ( feeding time with me as pied piper) not sure of the feed you use but just check to sure it is ok for both to eat. - some like layer pellets have hormones that the rabbits should not be eating.
2006-10-05 09:00:27 · answer #6 · answered by kayann01 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
No. Chciken have very sharp claws and beaks. This is not a good pairing. Besides rabbits make great house pets. You just have to bunny proof a little. If you are concerned with smell you can litter box train them and spaying or neutering helps too. http://www.rabbit.org rabbits that live outside are subject to predators, heat stroke, hypothermia, fleas, mites, and flystrike.
2006-10-05 08:57:38 · answer #7 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Not necessarily. I would keep an eye out for the first few days. Are they males or females? There could be a possible dominance issue.
2006-10-05 08:52:10 · answer #8 · answered by APBT lover 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Hello Matt
i don't know the answer to this one, so i don,t want to lie by saying i do. I think your best bet is to ring a vet and ask, all it will cost you is the price of a phone call and then you will get the right answer
2006-10-05 09:11:21 · answer #9 · answered by chass_lee 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
The rabbits may try to choak the chicken
2006-10-05 08:52:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋