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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 05/17/2010 at 12:31 PM
  Minty
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  Does anyone have, or has anyone built an outdoor bunny run? I was thinking of building one for my buns since the weather is getting so nice. It’s also such a hassle to haul their Xpens outside and set them up and I don’t like how the tops aren’t covered and the gaps in the pens are relatively big so I have to be in the pens with them when they’re outside. I’m paranoid about eagles getting them or even our cats being able to get in with them. I was thinking of something like this:
  
  Except much bigger and taller so I am able to get in there with them. If anyone has pictures of their outdoor setups or any suggestions for materials please post them!
- 05/17/2010 at 12:37 PM
  kralspace
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  I’ll be interested in seeing the replies to your question too.
  
  I have a shady spot beside the garage that is enclose by the garage wall on one side and chain link on 2 other sides. I put up a temporary fence for the fourth and took everyone out, a couple at a time and they loved it. The bunnies were curious and running around.
  
  The piggies found one low spot in the fence and scooted out immediately, both in different directions! If you’ve never had piggies, believe me, they can run fast!!
  
  Now I just need to figure out how to totally enclose it so everyone’s safe.
- 05/17/2010 at 12:42 PM
  Minty
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  Yes, I really want a fully enclosed space as well. I also like the idea of being able to move the run around so it isn’t always sitting on the same area of grass. It would also be nice for storing it out of the rain in the fall/winter.
- 05/17/2010 at 12:58 PM
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  That’s a nice thing! If you are going to build it yourself, you could even screen it to keep bugs out.
- 05/17/2010 at 1:01 PM
  kralspace
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  thats true I wonder if I could make it secure enough for my cats to play in
- 05/17/2010 at 1:10 PM
  kralspace
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  I would probably build one that’s stationary, I found this photo online that I like.
- 05/17/2010 at 1:37 PM
  Deleted User
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  Oh, I want this!
- 05/17/2010 at 1:40 PM
  Minty
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  Ohh I love that! Is that originally for bunnies or some other type of animal?
- 05/17/2010 at 1:48 PM
  kralspace
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  go to this page and look at this one!
  
  outdoorcatenclosures.net/
  
  I would “settle” for one like this though, except with grass.
- 05/17/2010 at 1:55 PM
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  It’s like an outdoor room!
- 05/17/2010 at 2:02 PM
  Monkeybun
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  Yet another thing to add to my list when I get a house lol.
- 05/17/2010 at 2:04 PM
  kralspace
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  I knew if I looked long enough I’d find one made of…………………..NIC cubes! of course bunnie could dig out pretty easily I would think
- 05/17/2010 at 2:16 PM
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  Oh, now you have done it. I want to move somewhere weasel-free and have that!
- 05/17/2010 at 2:20 PM
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  Forget about it… I will just have it right here on my patio after I get rid of my weasel….. I could build a slippery bottom siding portion so he would not be able to climb up…
- 05/17/2010 at 6:33 PM
  MirBear
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  were moving into a house with a BIG backyard… projects to be done : NIC condo’s
  Outdoor Huts & Pens
  Get a job & pay for spays ;P
  
  when we move in get settled ect. i’ll post pics. my moms got some decent idea’s
- 05/17/2010 at 9:06 PM
  Minty
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  wow kralspace, great pics! I will be going for something a little less elaborate i am thinking it should be pretty simple to make, just some wooden frames with some wire over top… I’m not very handy so hopefully I can pull it off!
- 05/18/2010 at 2:32 AM
  jerseygirl
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  You could have NIC grids on the bottom of the Grid one. It would still allow the grass to come through but not allow digging & would stabilise the whole structure.
  
  Kralspace, I flipped when I saw the one with pool & fountain…I had a dream sometime ago featuring that “room”. Except in my dream it was a large public restroom – don’t ask!
- 05/18/2010 at 6:32 AM
  kralspace
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  with a hand dryer? 😉
- 05/18/2010 at 3:50 PM
  KatnipCrzy
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  For my bunnies I have used one of my dog crates without the bottom tray. That way it is enclosed completely. The gaps on the botton are very large and a bunny could squeeze thru if they dug enough- but I usually sit on a lawn chair near then reading. I fugure if I am getting hot- they probably are too- since we both are used to AC.
  
  Griff and Schroeder will eat the grass- little miss diva Cotton will not eat the grass at all.
  
  I only have the bunnies in areas of our yard that are not by the neighbors and have no chance of being affected by run off water from the other yards due to pesticides, fertilizers, etc.
- 05/20/2010 at 8:43 AM
  mocha200
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  this is what i made! the hutch is so they can get cooled off when they get hot.
- 06/15/2010 at 5:04 PM
  binkysmama
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  Hi ther sorry this is a late reply I have attached a link so you can see some photos of my rabbits housing, I have an outdoor run for when its unny for by bunny its on a shelterd deck It has a dog kennel inside (just to give you an idea of how big) the kennel is filled with straw, binky loves being out in the sun. its wire all around and it has about 5 different locks to make sure no other animals can get to him. however I only reeally let him out when I am at home.
  
  http://cid-7ac6e1b8c6d4b2bf.photos….man%20Meow
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