posted 8 years ago
Hi!
I have bred rabbits before, and typically 1 inch is too wide for their feet, though as long as the wiring is not too far off of the grass they'll be fine. The one thing you must consider is if they will be able to set their other feet on the ground, and if the area is too hilly for that, you might want to get smaller wiring. Also, consider what breed of rabbit, and how big their feet will grow!
I am very glad you are putting proper fencing on the bottom of the area, as many people forget that rabbits are natural burrowers and end up with an empty run! :O In my experience, 1/2 inch square wiring is the best! I have had pet bunnies whose hutch floor was about two feet off the ground, and that size worked to kept their feet healthy!
Good luck!