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Rabbit Tunnel System Guide: Connect a Hutch to a Run
A rabbit tunnel system can connect a sheltered area to a run, or give rabbits a route to explore inside an enclosure. Start with the internal diameter, then measure the route and choose the fittings you need.
6 inch or 8 inch rabbit tunnel?
| Tunnel | Internal diameter | Available lengths |
|---|---|---|
| 6 inch rabbit tunnel | 135mm | 1ft, 2ft, 3ft, 4ft, 6ft or 8ft |
| 8 inch rabbit tunnel | 170mm | 1ft, 2ft, 3ft, 4ft or 6ft |
Use the internal measurement to judge how much room your rabbit will have. Check the fit for the largest rabbit using the route and allow enough room for comfortable movement. Choose the 8 inch option if your setup needs the wider opening.
Measure the route from hutch to run
- Decide where the tunnel will enter each enclosure and check that the openings will line up with the fittings.
- Measure along the planned route, including any bends. Our 1ft and 2ft sections have limited flexibility. Choose a length of 3ft or more if you need the tunnel to curve.
- Keep the route accessible so you can inspect it and reach both ends. Check the fittings and tunnel regularly for damage or gaps.
Which rabbit tunnel connectors do you need?
- Attach a tunnel to a hutch or run. Choose a matching 6 inch hutch-to-run connector or 8 inch hutch-to-run connector. Use one fitting for each enclosure connection.
- Join two tunnel sections. Choose a matching 6 inch removable connector or 8 inch removable connector.
For example, if you plan to attach one continuous tunnel between two enclosures, start with one tunnel and two matching enclosure fittings. If you use two tunnel sections, add a matching removable connector where they meet.
Plan the space around the tunnel
A tunnel adds a route between areas. Your rabbits still need enough usable space in their enclosure to move and exercise. See the RSPCA rabbit housing guide for guidance on the wider setup.
Compare our RWAF Approved rabbit tunnels and matching fittings.
