Rabbits and Ducks?

[TorchwoodMindfreak]

Well hello everyone I've had 9 rabbits before, 5 pets and 4 for FFA. I'm about to set up a place for my incoming rabbits. I have my ducks in a pen that is closed on all side and top with fence and is surrounded by a hot wire. I'm about to get 3 or 4 rabbits for FFA. I'm wondering if I can build them a cage (on a stand) inside the same enclosure as my ducks so that they would be protected from the wild animals around my property. Is this okay to do? Or is there some hygienic reason not to? p.s. I'm not sure what will happen to the rabbits after I have them as I'm going to give them back to the breeder. They will only be with me for a month or two. Fast replies appreciated Thanks everyone.

 

[yamaya17]

As long as there's a considerable amount of space between the ducks and rabbits, rabbits and birds can give diseases to each other.

 

[Bunnylova4eva]

:yeahthat: Just be sure the ducks and bunnies aren't getting in each others droppings etc.

 

[Nancy McClelland]

If memory serves me correct, ducks are about as bad with droppings as chickens. Had to clean the coop out three times a week. Maybe separate off a space.

 

[TorchwoodMindfreak]

So maybe if I fence off under the coop so the ducks can't walk under them? Or would it be better not to have them in there at all? If so what is a good way to keep predators away from a coop?

 

[Nancy McClelland]

We used heavy duty everything, doublewalled it, and buried roofing tin 2 1/2 feet into the ground. They came around but they didn't get in.

 

[Kizza]

Honestly, I would suggest housing them separately. Ducks are territorial and they bite as well as they poop a LOT which wouldnt be safe for a bun to lick of his feet

 

[TorchwoodMindfreak]

Well we bought a cage just trying to decide where to put it. We're going to build a stand to keep it off the ground but still trying to decide whether to put it in the duck pen or not.