Accommodation

Redbeck Rabbit Boarding

Accommodation types and sizes

Accommodation

Accommodation at Redbeck Rabbit Boarding we are unique, why because we take great care with our animal welfare. Yet we specialise in rabbits with good reason.

Rabbits are the third most popular pet after dogs and cats, with an estimated two million rabbits in the UK yet the most misunderstood of creatures we share our lives with.

How can I say this with such confidence… Just look at what other say about us

The Five Freedoms of the animal welfare act

Freedom from Hunger and Thirst. By ready access to fresh water and diet to maintain health and vigor.
Freedom from Discomfort. …
Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease. …
Freedom to Express Normal Behavior. …
Freedom from Fear and Distress.

“A hutch is not enough”

We are NOT endorsed by the Rabbit Welfare Association Fund (RWAF) as RWAF do not endorse boarding centers of any kind.

The Rabbit welfare association Fund (RWAF) recommended accommodation for 2 average sized rabbits is a single enclosed area of at least 3m x 2m by 1m high. This can include the sleeping quarters, and makes up a footprint (accessible area of the ground or floor) of 3m x 2m.

It’s important for the rabbits that this 3m x 2m footprint is in a single block of space because it allows them to display positive behaviours, for example, to run rather than just hop.

Similarly, whilst raised platforms, tunnels and other connected areas are great for enrichment and are actively encouraged, they do not count towards the footprint.

For those who prefer imperial measurements:

3m=9’10”
2m=6’7″
1m=3’3″

Please note that the 3m length is important as this allows the rabbits to run and not just take a few hops. We sometimes see 60sq ft of space being referred to as the minimum guideline, but this does not always meet the minimum guidelines, for example 8ft x 8ft would be 64ft, but there is not a 3m length in that set up.

Here at Redbeck we look to provide 80sq ft as standard and that is what make us different, does it make for a good business model, No but it makes for a happier rabbit, please think twice before boarding your rabbit in a hutch.

Although NOT endorsed by the Rabbit Welfare Association Fund (RWAF), Despite being one of the most popular pets, rabbits are amongst the most neglected, we support there champain to help educate on the plight of the domestic rabbit.

Cottages

Cottages internal

We have eight Cottages are 6ft x 4ft internal space, Manor house castle allowing to them look out the window and or hide, with day time access to 8ft x 6ft outside enclosure.

Good ventilation,
Internal and external lighting,
CCTV,
Power for heating or fans
radio
Assortment of toys and hides

Deluxe

Deluxe Internal

The Deluxe are 10ft x 6ft internal space, Manor house castle allowing to them look out the window and or hide, with day time access to 6ft x 4ft outside enclosure.