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What do house rabbits like to play with?

What do house rabbits like to play with?

Objects to manipulate or throw – e.g. untreated straw, wicker, sea-grass mats and baskets, balls and plastic flower pots. Solid plastic baby toys e.g. ‘key rings’, rattles, stacking cups, and some robust cat and parrot toys can make good rabbit toys.

How do I keep my house rabbit entertained?

Have lots of toys and chewable things. Rabbits love to chew, and providing plenty of toys and other things to chew, such as toilet paper rolls, cardboard boxes, or even an old cotton towel, is an important part of keeping your rabbit entertained and happy.

What kind of toys do rabbits like?

Here are some suggested toys for rabbits:

  • Straw or wicker baskets.
  • Straw placemats and rugs or paper-plate holders.
  • Paper-towel or toilet-paper rolls (You can stuff these with hay for extra fun.)
  • Large brown paper grocery bags (These are a fun place for bunnies to hide.)

What are good homemade toys for rabbits?

Homemade toys for rabbits

  • Food forage trays. Rabbits love to dig around and forage for their food.
  • Digging trays. A little different to forage trays, digging trays are there simply for rabbits to express their natural need to dig.
  • Gnawing branches.
  • Boxes.
  • Toilet/kitchen rolls.
  • Lookout spots.

Can rabbits play with plastic bottles?

Small plastic bottles, like those for sodas and water, make nice rabbit toys. Empty them, put the caps back on, and then give them to your rabbit. Especially on a linoleum floor, pushing around a plastic bottle is lots of fun for your furry friend.

What do rabbits like watching?

Just like us, rabbits can get bored quite easily so need lots of stimulation and changes to their environment. And also just like us, they like to watch TV! It’s thought they’re attracted to the moving images on the screen but don’t let your bunny get square eyes, they need exercise too – just like us.

Do rabbits get bored in their cage?

Why boredom is bad for bunnies If rabbits live in small hutches with nothing to do and no space to move, they get bored. Boredom can cause some serious health problems: Bored rabbits will fill their time by eating. If they eat too much and don’t move around they’ll put on weight.

What do bunnies like in their cage?

Your rabbit needs easy access to food and water, and a litter tray. Rabbits need a sleeping area. The hutch should have soft flooring to protect your rabbit’s paws. Additionally, rabbit hitches must provide entertainment and space to move.

Are blankets good for rabbits?

Rabbits adore soft fabrics. Your pet will roll around in blankets and towels in your home. They love the softness and warmth provided by such materials. Blankets can also keep a rabbit warm, and protect her paws.

Why are toys important to a house rabbit?

The creative use of toys can extend your rabbit’s life by keeping him interested in his surroundings, by giving him the freedom to interact with those surroundings, and by allowing him to constantly learn and grow. Physical exercise. Your rabbit needs safe activities to keep her body in shape as well as her mind.

What happens if you don’t give your rabbit toys?

Without outlets for these physical needs, your rabbit may become fat or depressed, or may create jumping, chewing, or crawling diversions with your furniture. Bunny proofing for your home. As is clear from the above descriptions, toys are not just for your rabbit, they also keep your house safe.

What kind of toys can a rabbit eat?

If you find your rabbit ingesting plastic or cardboard toys, switch to a different type of toy that the rabbit is not interested in eating. Some good toys to start with: Paper Bags and Cardboard boxes for crawling inside, scratching, and chewing. Bunnies like them much more when there are at least two entry points…

What’s the best gift to get a rabbit?

A woven grass hut is a perfect gift for a pet rabbit. Your bunny can sit inside this little hideaway and chew on the grass. What’s more, the hut is even safe for rabbits to digest, so they can chomp on it to their heart’s delight, and you don’t have to worry. Some rabbits may even try to climb on the grass hut.

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Ruth Doyle