Rabbit hutch in chicken coop?

[MattalynsBarn]

Thanks! The hutch is about 2 feet off the ground with a solid roof, so the only contact they would have is through the rabbit droppings, and I didn't know if that was safe. But it sounds like it is! Thanks a ton guys!

 

[georgeandmildredgoose]

does anone know what diseases are shared by rabbits and chickens? having some issues here, mainly breathing problems. thanks

 

[brahmakid11]

yeah

 

[silky_3699]

i have known people who actually have rabbits with the hens...

 

[georgeandmildredgoose]

so does anyone know about the diseases they may share, any help please!!!!!!!

 

[silky_3699]

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Here are some sites of rabbit diseases...
but dont know which ones could affect the chooks...

rabbit diseases

rabbit diseases

 

[shellybean40]

I have a bunny who runs with my chickens. I felt so sorry for him in his hutch all day. He loves to hop into a cluster of hens and they all scatter and fuss at him. It is hilarious! One of my hens actually plays with him every morning. It is cute.

 

[silky_3699]

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awwwww!

 

[georgeandmildredgoose]

thanks for those links silky, very kind of you.
it seems the chickens may have given the rabbits something........or just a very un-happy coincidence??
they have mycoplasma symptoms, waiting lab results.
chickens on tylan, rabbits on baytril.
they are normally very happy rabbits seperate to the chickens but all 4 together mummy and 3 offspring in a massive enclosure with tunnels and logs to hop over.

 

[miccicke]

I have a rabbit that live with my 8 chickens. The hutch is right next to the coop, and the rabbit comes out to hang with the rabbits.
They did chase each other for a day or two, but they settled. They have been living together for 8 months now. I even see the rabbit eating chicken feed with the chickens from time to time.

Make sure you have wire mesh or fencing going a good 10 inches into the ground or your rabbit may go missing.