Rabbit Fence: Marking Out the Run Safely
Larger areas are far more flexible to mark out with netting than with fixed enclosures. Electrifiable rabbit netting keeps your animals in the area and uninvited guests outside. Here you will find netting from AKO and Kerbl in various lengths and heights as well as spare parts and ground anchors so you can move your run without much effort.
Netting and the differences
AKO rabbit netting with a double spike and 50 m length at 65 cm height stands especially firmly, because the posts anchor well in the ground. Kerbl rabbit netting 65 cm high with a single spike is lighter and quick to move. For mixed areas a MultiFence poultry net 90 cm high and 25 m long with ground anchors works well, and the short 12 m version suits small corners. Spare ground stoppers keep the net in shape at the bottom.
Setting up and checking
Stretch the net taut and without gaps at the bottom, because rabbits look for every opening. Mow the line free beforehand so no growth touches the net. Check the run regularly, especially after rain or wind, and look over posts, stoppers and connections. A shaded area and fresh water belong in every fenced area, because rabbits cope with heat less well than cold. Move the fence regularly so the meadow recovers. Keep a spare stopper and a few connectors to hand so a repair does not hold up the day.
Frequently asked questions
How high should a rabbit fence be?
Netting of 65 cm is common for rabbits, and higher versions of 90 cm suit areas shared with poultry. In both cases a clean finish at the ground matters most.
What helps against gaps at the bottom?
Netting stretched taut, a mown surface and ground stoppers. Check the run regularly, above all after rain and after strong wind. A quick walk along the line is usually enough.
Single or double spike?
Double spikes stand more firmly and hold well even in loose ground, while single spikes are lighter and quicker to move. Both can be secured further with ground anchors.
Netting for the run and the meadow
With rabbit netting you mark out even larger areas quickly and rebuild them just as quickly. Electrifiable netting 65 cm high is common for rabbits, and versions with a double spike stand more firmly because the posts anchor better in the ground. Netting with a single spike is lighter and can be moved at speed. For mixed areas, higher netting of 90 cm with ground anchors works well, and spare ground stoppers give a clean finish at the bottom. Mow the fence line free beforehand, stretch the net taut and without gaps at the bottom, and check the run after rain and wind. Move the fence regularly so the meadow recovers and your animals find fresh green. Shade and fresh water belong in every fenced area. Keep a few spare parts to hand so repairs are quick.