Why are they allowed to sell these?

Tonight I had to take jeff out the group, him and nougat arnt getting on so he will be alone again until I start rebonding but I had no hutch or cage for him. I have a run outside with a 2ft hutch in it as a shelter for who ever is out so as its only one night I brought it in the shed, wiped it out and bedded it down with hay and bed and put bowls in. I would never dream of using one of these to house a rabbit under normal circumstances but I was shocked to see in the mesh half, when he sat down he had under one netherland sized space on either side and the same in the bed area. Hes a small nethie anyway. How can people possible think this is ok as a permanent hutch. He is getting a new hutch tomorrow morning but I still feel guilty. Hes sitting there like "mum im reporting you for neglect"

Awww he doing it for attention to get cuddles. You're getting a new hutch for him tomorrow so don't feel bad.

I know, I just dont understand how these are allowed to be sold for keeping rabbits in. Should be banned.

I know it is terrible but I don't know what can be done about it and you are right they should be banned.

I just needed to rant about it lol

Nothing wrong with a good rant better to let it out than keep it in

Im so sorry Jeff isnt getting on with Nougat either. I have a bit of a soft spot for him.

Strange question but could it be nougat thats causing the problem, from what you said Jeff was absolutely loving being in with the girls.

Are there any other bonding combo's you could try?

I agree - they really shouldnt be allowed to sell hutches that small. Its shocking!

I think it is Nougat although I feel its more a fear reaction and then thats where a fight starts. I seperated them all cause although zack wasnt in the fight hes got in the way and had a nasty bit on his shoulder. Once its healed and everything is settled I will re introduce jeff to the wee girls but in all the uproar jeff was grumpy with them too so a fresh start was best.


Me and my mum are suspicious that nougats had a go at zack (its a big bite, too big for jeffs teeth I think) and Jeff has maybe protected them.

Ahhh Bless Jeff. I bet he cant understand why he's been moved when he was just trying to help.

So could it be that Nougats old partner was only grumpy because she was upsetting him too rather than the other way round?

Must be so tricky trying to get things just right - I dont envy you at all.

Sending lots of vibes for happy bonded bunnies all round soon.

Nose rubs to all of them

Katie x

hehe thanks, I know its a pain but it will sort out just start from scratch again. Nougats a big girl so dont want to risk anyone but if they still get on for the first while they can still play together for an hour as they have the full garden to avoid each other if need be.

sending vibes for happy happy bunnies

well he has his new house, its a 4x2 (smaller than usual) but has a level in it too and he has his outdoor run anyway. Only problem is while buying the hutch I bough a mrs chips (g piggy), extra toys/bowls and a present shaped cosy bed for her! OOPS its too cold outside for her so shes extremely privelaged by being kept in my room just now. I will get her company. Also got the fire works annoying everyone. They arnt scared but always more edgy.