Unexpected Encounter: Chickens and Rabbits Togther!

TLDRI tried letting my 14 chickens roam with the 2 rabbits in the chicken run. The chickens were not happy about it, but the rabbits seemed to enjoy exploring. I made sure to fix a small hole in the wire to prevent any escapes. It was an interesting experiment that lasted only a short time.

Key insights

🐔The chickens did not like having the rabbits in their space.

🐇The rabbits seemed curious and enjoyed exploring the chicken run.

🐓The chickens were protective of their territory and showed signs of aggression towards the rabbits.

🏰The chicken run needed better security measures to prevent any potential escapes.

I decided to separate the rabbits and chickens after the short experiment.

Q&A

Did the rabbits get along with the chickens?

No, the chickens showed signs of aggression towards the rabbits and did not like having them in their space.

Did the rabbits try to escape?

One rabbit managed to dig under a small hole in the wire, but I quickly fixed it and made sure to monitor their interaction.

Why did you separate the rabbits and chickens?

The chickens did not seem comfortable or happy with the rabbits in their space, so I felt it was best to separate them for everyone's well-being.

Are you going to try again in the future?

I'm always open to trying new things, but for now, I will focus on keeping the rabbits and chickens in separate areas where they feel safe and comfortable.

What did you learn from this experiment?

I learned that chickens can be territorial and may not always accept other animals in their space. It's important to ensure proper security to prevent any escapes or conflicts.

Timestamped Summary

13:15I let the rabbits, Grahams and Bee, into the chicken run to see how the chickens would react.

14:05The chickens were not happy about the new visitors and showed signs of aggression.

14:15I placed the rabbits back in their separate area for their safety and the chickens' comfort.