Rabbits need to exercise and play, and it’s important for their physical and mental well-being to run, hop, and jump. The ideal way to provide this stimulation while keeping them safe is by building a rabbit run. You can buy them, but why not learn how to build a rabbit run of your very own? It is a great weekend activity that you can do with your family, and it is an affordable option. We’ve featured five rabbit run plans with different skill levels so you can choose one that is right for you and your rabbit. One nice thing about building your own run is that you can customize the size and other features to make it your own.

The 5 DIY Rabbit Run Plans:

  1. Rabbit Run by Raising Rabbits

Check Instructions HereRaising Rabbits offers a plan on how to build your own rabbit run using wire and PVC. It is light enough to move around outside or even bring indoors if you have a large enough space for it. The run offers the protection that your rabbit needs, while providing a place to exercise and play. You could easily customize it to different sizes to fit your needs.

Skill level: Beginner

Materials

PVS Connectors PVC glue Galvanized wire J-clips Corrugated plastic roofing Wood dowel rod Metal washers Wood screws

Tools

Drill and bit Wire cutters J-clip pliers PVC pipe cutter

  1. Instructables Outdoor Rabbit Tractor

Check Instructions HereThese plans by Instructables is for an A-frame run with an access door on the side. It’s the perfect size for two rabbits to enjoy time in the outdoors. It doesn’t have a bottom, so your rabbits can enjoy the fresh grass, but don’t leave them outside overnight because there is a chance of an attack from predators.

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials

Lumber (can use salvaged pallets) Chicken wire Bolts Wingnuts Washers Pocket hole screws Glue

Tools

Pocket hole jig Saw Wire cutters Hammer

  1. The Rabbit House Rabbit Run Plans

Check Instructions HereThese plans from The Rabbit House make an ideal run for your pet rabbits. It is a simple design that uses a wood frame with chicken wire surrounding. If you are feeling extra adventurous, you could make a little house that fits inside the run. There is a door on the end to access the interior. Make sure your wood is free from chemicals and suitable for outside weather.

Skill level: Beginner

Materials

Lumber Corner posts Brass hinges Hook and eye Screws Mesh rolls Staples Paint Wood glue

Tools

Jigsaw Drill Screwdrivers Hammer Wire cutters Paintbrush

  1. Rabbit Run by Eleven Gables

Check Instructions HereEleven Gables offers instructions on an affordable and easy guide on how to build a rabbit run. There’s no need to worry about cutting and measuring lumber — all you need is PVC and hardware cloth. It is a project that would be great to get the older kids involved with, and you can easily make it in one day.

Skill level: Beginner

Materials

Hardware cloth Cable ties PVC pipe Elbow PVC PVC primer Cement

Tools

Wirecutter Pipe cutter or hacksaw

  1. Self Reliance Basic Rabbit Run

Check Instructions HereThis run by Self Reliance is made from wood, and you don’t need to be a master carpenter to get nice results. It’s covered with wire, and the top is hinged so you easily put your rabbits in or take them out. Since rabbits like to chew on wood, make sure to purchase untreated lumber. There is no bottom, so your rabbits can enjoy munching on grass and clover.

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials

Lumber Wire panels Screws Staples Hinges Metal handles Metal hardware Metal latch Corrugated metal

Tools

Lumber saw Wirecutter Hammer Screwdriver

Conclusion We hope that these five plans for rabbit runs offer inspiration and motivation to build your own. If you like to create wooden structures, a few of these plans should grab your attention. Even if you aren’t comfortable with carpentry, the runs that are built from PVC are great for beginners, and the results are nice structures that can be used for many years.

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Rabbits need to exercise and play, and it’s important for their physical and mental well-being to run, hop, and jump. The ideal way to provide this stimulation while keeping them safe is by building a rabbit run.

You can buy them, but why not learn how to build a rabbit run of your very own? It is a great weekend activity that you can do with your family, and it is an affordable option. We’ve featured five rabbit run plans with different skill levels so you can choose one that is right for you and your rabbit. One nice thing about building your own run is that you can customize the size and other features to make it your own.

The 5 DIY Rabbit Run Plans:

  1. Rabbit Run by Raising Rabbits

Check Instructions HereRaising Rabbits offers a plan on how to build your own rabbit run using wire and PVC. It is light enough to move around outside or even bring indoors if you have a large enough space for it. The run offers the protection that your rabbit needs, while providing a place to exercise and play. You could easily customize it to different sizes to fit your needs.

  • Skill level: Beginner

Check Instructions Here

Raising Rabbits offers a plan on how to build your own rabbit run using wire and PVC. It is light enough to move around outside or even bring indoors if you have a large enough space for it. The run offers the protection that your rabbit needs, while providing a place to exercise and play. You could easily customize it to different sizes to fit your needs.

  • PVS

  • Connectors

  • PVC glue

  • Galvanized wire

  • J-clips

  • Corrugated plastic roofing

  • Wood dowel rod

  • Metal washers

  • Wood screws

  • Drill and bit

  • Wire cutters

  • J-clip pliers

  • PVC pipe cutter

  1. Instructables Outdoor Rabbit Tractor

Check Instructions HereThese plans by Instructables is for an A-frame run with an access door on the side. It’s the perfect size for two rabbits to enjoy time in the outdoors. It doesn’t have a bottom, so your rabbits can enjoy the fresh grass, but don’t leave them outside overnight because there is a chance of an attack from predators.

  • Skill level: Intermediate

These plans by Instructables is for an A-frame run with an access door on the side. It’s the perfect size for two rabbits to enjoy time in the outdoors. It doesn’t have a bottom, so your rabbits can enjoy the fresh grass, but don’t leave them outside overnight because there is a chance of an attack from predators.

  • Lumber (can use salvaged pallets)

  • Chicken wire

  • Bolts

  • Wingnuts

  • Washers

  • Pocket hole screws

  • Glue

  • Pocket hole jig

  • Saw

  • Wire cutters

  • Hammer

  1. The Rabbit House Rabbit Run Plans

Check Instructions HereThese plans from The Rabbit House make an ideal run for your pet rabbits. It is a simple design that uses a wood frame with chicken wire surrounding. If you are feeling extra adventurous, you could make a little house that fits inside the run. There is a door on the end to access the interior. Make sure your wood is free from chemicals and suitable for outside weather.

These plans from The Rabbit House make an ideal run for your pet rabbits. It is a simple design that uses a wood frame with chicken wire surrounding. If you are feeling extra adventurous, you could make a little house that fits inside the run. There is a door on the end to access the interior. Make sure your wood is free from chemicals and suitable for outside weather.

  • Lumber

  • Corner posts

  • Brass hinges

  • Hook and eye

  • Screws

  • Mesh rolls

  • Staples

  • Paint

  • Wood glue

  • Jigsaw

  • Drill

  • Screwdrivers

  • Hammer

  • Wire cutters

  • Paintbrush

  1. Rabbit Run by Eleven Gables

Check Instructions HereEleven Gables offers instructions on an affordable and easy guide on how to build a rabbit run. There’s no need to worry about cutting and measuring lumber — all you need is PVC and hardware cloth. It is a project that would be great to get the older kids involved with, and you can easily make it in one day.

Eleven Gables offers instructions on an affordable and easy guide on how to build a rabbit run. There’s no need to worry about cutting and measuring lumber — all you need is PVC and hardware cloth. It is a project that would be great to get the older kids involved with, and you can easily make it in one day.

Skill level: Beginner

  • Hardware cloth

  • Cable ties

  • PVC pipe

  • Elbow PVC

  • PVC primer

  • Cement

  • Wirecutter

  • Pipe cutter or hacksaw

  1. Self Reliance Basic Rabbit Run

Check Instructions HereThis run by Self Reliance is made from wood, and you don’t need to be a master carpenter to get nice results. It’s covered with wire, and the top is hinged so you easily put your rabbits in or take them out. Since rabbits like to chew on wood, make sure to purchase untreated lumber. There is no bottom, so your rabbits can enjoy munching on grass and clover.

This run by Self Reliance is made from wood, and you don’t need to be a master carpenter to get nice results. It’s covered with wire, and the top is hinged so you easily put your rabbits in or take them out. Since rabbits like to chew on wood, make sure to purchase untreated lumber. There is no bottom, so your rabbits can enjoy munching on grass and clover.

Skill level: Intermediate

  • Lumber

  • Wire panels

  • Screws

  • Staples

  • Hinges

  • Metal handles

  • Metal hardware

  • Metal latch

  • Corrugated metal

  • Lumber saw

  • Wirecutter

  • Hammer

  • Screwdriver

Conclusion

We hope that these five plans for rabbit runs offer inspiration and motivation to build your own. If you like to create wooden structures, a few of these plans should grab your attention. Even if you aren’t comfortable with carpentry, the runs that are built from PVC are great for beginners, and the results are nice structures that can be used for many years.

Featured Image: Pxfuel