Gone are the days when pet rabbits were kept locked away in a hutch outside all day. It’s crucial that pet bunnies everywhere are given ample room to hop, jump, and play around! So, rabbit owners should provide their cotton-tailed clan members with a rabbit run.
Rabbits should ideally spend as much time as possible outside. Some experts say this is three hours of playtime at the very least. A rabbit can have free rein in a secure back garden or at the very least a fenced-off section. But this may be risky if there are predators about, or if you don’t want your garden destroyed.
A rabbit run is designed to provide a safe and secure area for them to explore, without them getting lost or getting harmed by other wildlife. Ideally, you want a rabbit run that can attach to their hutch. This allows them to come and go as they please in the day.
Look for substantial materials to prevent escapes or predation. You also need something that gives them enough room to get up to a sprint and stand up without touching their ears on the bars. Something around 3 x 6 x 8 ft (1 x 2 x 2.5 m) is ideal. Also, keep it out of direct sunlight.
But with various styles, structures and materials on show, it can be hard to work out which run is best for you and your bunny buddy.
So to help you out, we’ve used our expert eye to peruse the market and put together a definitive list of the absolute best rabbit runs currently available, from giant walk-in pens to classy wooden hutch accompaniments!
Part of our Rabbit Care Guide.