So… is this a wild or escaped/set free/ domestic rabbit?

[NatJ]

Do you think something like this would work?

(not exact thing but similar-ish?)

As shown, that will not work well because the rabbit will probably dig out the bottom, or a predator will dig in.

Also, the mesh roof provides no protection from sun, rain, or snow. I would probably put a solid roof on the whole thing.

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

After reading this thread.....I dreamt of BABBITS!!!! I hope all works out great with him/her!!! Good luck

 

[NinjaGamer2022]

I think it's domesticated, I don't think there's wild black rabbits. I don't know anything about them though so maybe @Kiki can help

X2

 

[Summer_]

As shown, that will not work well because the rabbit will probably dig out the bottom, or a predator will dig in.

Also, the mesh roof provides no protection from sun, rain, or snow. I would probably put a solid roof on the whole thing.

Wire underneath something they would have a hard time breaking through?

More solid roof? (Roof without holes)

 

[Summer_]

what size should it be?

 

[NatJ]

Wire underneath something they would have a hard time breaking through?

Maybe, but be aware that wire tends to rust when it's in contact with the ground. Eventually, it rusts through, at which point you have dangerous poky bits and it no longer keeps the rabbit in or the predators out. I don't know how long that takes.

If you do want wire mesh laying flat on the ground, you might try a large size mesh (like 2" by 4"), which will let the rabbit sit their feet on the ground between the wires instead of really sitting on top of them.

what size should it be?

I don't know the recommendations for pet rabbits.

I've only really kept rabbits in cages for meat, and those cages would be considered too small for what you're asking.

 

[EverythingDucks]

Wire underneath something they would have a hard time breaking through?

More solid roof? (Roof without holes)

I would build it on a patio area if you have one. Concrete, bricks, or some sort of tile would prevent them from digging out.
Make a slanted roof, with either wood, metal, or PVC.
I used this for the roof on my chicken run
https://www.homedepot.com/p/8-ft-Corrugated-Galvanized-Steel-31-Gauge-Roof-Panel-13513/202092961

 

[EverythingDucks]

what size should it be?

From the house rabbit society
"One guideline to go by is at least 8 square feet of enclosure space combined with at least at least 24 square feet of exercise space, for 1-2 rabbits.."
I would make an enclosed space of at least 8sqft for the litter box, food, water, etc. and an outdoor run equal to about 24sqft.
If you do end up catching and keeping all three rabbits, and successfully bond them after getting them fixed, you should go bigger. Rabbits can never have "too much" space, they are very active animals and need plenty of space to run and exercise like a dog. Those confined to small spaces are more likely to have health issues, become aggressive, and chew things.
So I say, go as large as you can.

 

[Florida Bullfrog]

I was able to make a connection with a neighbor who raised exotic poultry because one day my wife and I were driving down a side road back in the woods a couple of miles up the road from home and we happened upon a house that had a good fence on the road but feral domestic rabbits were running all around the road (it was a dirt grade not a paved highway). I stopped and waived down the lady who was working in her yard to let her know it seems like her rabbits escaped. She just smiled and said “oh yeah they got out years ago and I just let them down their thing.” From that conversation I found out she was a poultry enthusiast who raised both turkeys and emus and otherwise an interesting neighbor. She gave me some fine turkeys later.

As for the rabbits, I learned that domestic rabbits can thrive semi-feral in high predator density environments. I’ve considered turning some loose on my farm but I already have plenty of wild cottontails should I need them as an emergency food source and I’m not sure what the unintended consequences my be of establishing a feral domestic rabbit colony.

 

[Kiki]

Wire underneath something they would have a hard time breaking through?

More solid roof? (Roof without holes)

Rabbits jump. They can clear a 3 foot border wall in a millisecond.