Can my rabbit Escape

[Freeloading slacker]

So we have a very large chicken coop and we're thinking about adding two rabbits to the bunch but we're worried about them escaping.We have a skirt going around the outside of the coop but will that be enough.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Pictures? Do you mean a skirt around the coop or around the run?

 

[Freeloading slacker]

Around the run the coop is raised a couple feet off the ground.

 

[SunHwaKwon]

It really depends on the rabbit. My Flemish does not try to dig out and she even free ranges with the chickens and comes back on her own.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

I don't think that would be a good idea. I thought rabbits and chickens can share diseases.

 

[Little Red Birds]

I don't think that would be a good idea. I thought rabbits and chickens can share diseases.

My rabbits live right next to my show birds and are even in the same barn as them at my 4h fairgrounds. So I doubt they can get serious diseases unless it’s something like worms from coming in contact with feces, which can be easily prevented

 

[laceynoelle]

Rabbits and chickens can definitely live together harmoniously. Rabbits like having an area to get away from the chickens when they want to, though. And I agree, it depends on the rabbit. Some will dig, others are less ambitious. Good luck!

 

[SunHwaKwon]

They can share some respiratory infections but it isn't common, from what I understand. Just be aware of the risk and watch for signs. The infections don't appear out of nowhere, though.