Colony Predator-Guard Kit

An outdoor colony is only as safe as its weakest point — this guard kit hardens the perimeter against the diggers, climbers and reachers that target ground-housed rabbits.

Why we recommend it

Ground colonies present a large perimeter that dogs and foxes dig under and raccoons reach through. A hardware-cloth skirt, a buried or aproned dig barrier and raccoon-proof latch upgrades close those gaps, turning a vulnerable enclosure into a defensible one.

What the approach covers

• A ½-inch hardware-cloth perimeter — reachers and weasels can’t get through.
• An 18-inch dig skirt or buried apron against foxes and dogs.
• Two-step, raccoon-proof latches on every door and lid.
• Overhead mesh where hawks or climbing predators are a risk.

Setup notes

Plan a half-day install, then inspect the perimeter weekly for fresh digging or chewed wire. Pair it with a nightly headcount and a motion light. See our predator-aware rabbitry guide for the full playbook.

Educational husbandry guidance, not veterinary advice.