Can a Rabbit and Chickens share a run during the day time?

[SophieLain127]

My Belldandy (a mini lop) has a run which is rather big. We are hoping to buy a few chicks and hatch two or three eggs. Chicks will have their own run and coop but Belldandy has a tractor. She's pretty easy going at least with my 3 year old.

Do you think they could share?

 

[dntd]

I think it`s a mixed opinion some say yes some would say no, personally I would keep them seperate unless you abulutely can`t.

 

[walkswithdog]

I had coop rabbits. They slept in there at night and free ranged during the day with the chickens - that was fun to watch.

 

[Chickiezz]

I had my 4 rabbits in with my chickens in their run,some of the chickens full grown,some Juvies. They did fine,but a few of em got curious and pecked them. hehe. But I only put them in so they could get some exercise...and it was only for a few hours.
So you could try it,and see how they do. If they start pickin on eachother,you should seperate. I am sure they will do fine if the space is big enough for them to "get away" from eachother if bothered/annoyed.

 

[Ashmeade]

I would not do it. Would not chance risk of disease transfer and I would be concerned about rabbit's eyes getting pecked, etc.

 

[chinbunny]

Since rabbits kick and bite, and chickens will also peck at eyes, my answer will always be no. They can also pass diseases back and forth, like coccidia. and yes some will question it, but there is discussion going on elsewhere that rabbits that pick up it up from other animals. Rabbits also need a different type pf nutrition and can not eat chicken feed. Too high in protien. not enough fiber. can cause some pretty severe gastrointestinal issues.

http://biology.unm.edu/biology/coccidia/list.html