I got out of rabbits last year and I haven't gotten rid of the cages yet and it is time for them to go.
I'm located in northern Illinois.
This is what I have
3 - 24x30 cages with dura trays
1- 24x30 cage with a metal tray
1- 24x36 cage with legs and dura tray
1- 24x48 cage with legs and plastic...
I once had a similar thing happen feeder came off bunnies all over the yard I think five got out of the hole. I caught them all by hand, I had to corner them against the fence to catch them. A live trap might work with some of their pellets in it or a tasty treat that they know. Good luck!
I guess I never updated on Toffees kits, well they are all in their new homes now doing great! My nephew has one his name is excavator and he is really loved!
I bred Toffee again and Saturday she gave me 5 kits! 1 Harliquin, 1 dilute Harliquin, 1 tort, and 2 booted torts.
I knew an older couple that adopted a kitten and they had to have one of their friends say they would take the kitten if something happened to them before they could be approved to get the kitten.
I house mine in cages in a shed each in their own cage, but like latestarter said chicken wire may keep the rabbits contained it won't keep the predators out. I would suggest at least having somewhere to put the buck after he has done his job otherwise you will have lots of babies very fast.