The only downside is that our rabbits would chew on it, so we had to watch them. Some of our rabbits were also too big for this toy. You can build it to any length by adding cardboard boxes as you get them. You can keep it simple or create an elaborate system of tunnels your rabbit can enjoy exploring. The activity balls are a little harder to create, but you could probably make one in a single night by twisting up some timothy that you hopefully already have.
Weaving the hay will let you create the edible bed if you are handy with crafts. There are many examples of each type of toy on this list, and every one will provide your pet with entertainment and mental stimulation.
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Skip to content. Nicole Cosgrove. May 17 Contents Rabbit Toys Activity Balls 1. Related Posts. Terms of use Affiliate Disclaimer Credits Menu. Tubes can be stuffed with hay and healthy treats as part of their daily ration. Tunnels - plastic and fabric tunnels can be purchased commercially. Mirrors - where rabbits have to be kept singly, a mirror may offer some comfort, particularly for females.
However, the effects can be quite short-lived so it's only recommended for use temporarily to alleviate loneliness. If providing mirrors, ensure they're securely fastened to avoid injury.
Objects to manipulate or throw - e. Solid plastic baby toys e. Ensure there are no small parts that could be swallowed and supervise their use. Digging opportunities - many domestic rabbits will perform this behaviour so try providing them with some form of 'digging box'. Safe places for rabbits to dig include large plant pots or litter trays filled with earth, cardboard boxes filled with shredded paper or sandpits filled with child-friendly sand.
Places to mark territory - ensure there are objects or areas within rabbits' home where they can mark their territory using chin secretions, urine and droppings. Hay cubes are a treat in addition to a fun chew toy for rabbits. You can let your rabbit toss these around and chew on them as a reward, or you can poke a hole through them and thread them onto a wire or string to make a hanging toy.
Timothy hay cubes are the healthiest for rabbits, but you can also get hay cubes that add in a little alfalfa hay to make them a little more enticing. Just remember if you give your rabbit the alfalfa hay cubes, to give them as treats because too much alfalfa hay can cause weight gain in rabbits. Fidget sticks are a fun tossing and chewing toy for your rabbit. Small Pet Select has these toys made from a number of different types of hay, so you can see what flavor your rabbit likes best.
They have Oat , Meadow , Rye , and Cattail , making them a little different and more interesting than all the rabbit toys made out of timothy hay. You can try all of them to see which ones your rabbit chooses then continue to get the kinds your rabbit likes best. Cardboard toys can be a lot of fun for rabbits.
They are good for rabbit teeth and safe for rabbits to chew on and even eat a little. Usually, the most enticing cardboard toys for rabbits are the ones where you hide treats inside.
This gives the rabbit more incentive to play with their new fun toy. I have tutorials on how to create a number of these fun toys for your rabbit here. Or if you want even more ideas, you can try making these other DIY toys also! Another way to give your rabbit a fun place to hide and explore their environment is by giving them a tunnel to explore.
Most tunnels marketed towards small animals are actually sized for a guinea pig instead of a rabbit. Rabbits also have a lot of fun playing with larger habitat toys. These are toys that give rabbits a chance to explore and see the world from different vantage points.
One fun way to do this is to create an elaborate castle for your rabbit to play on. You can create this fun habitat toy for your rabbit by making your own cardboard castle.
You can collect a few cardboard boxes, arrange them into a multi-level castle, and cut in holes for tunnels and entrances. The cardboard ends up being a great digging and chewing toy for your rabbit too.
Alternatively, you could buy the pieces of a wooden rabbit castle to arrange an exciting new piece of furniture for your rabbit. This is definitely the option that will look better in your home, and the wooden pieces are much more durable. However, it is much more expensive to purchase the wooden pieces than it is to make your own cardboard castle.
Grass mats tend to be big hits with rabbits. You can get mats made of seagrass, timothy hay, or many other types of natural, dried grass. These grass mats make great digging toys for rabbits. It gives them a safe place to dig into the ground without any worry of them destroying your carpet. You could also make a similar mat using cardboard instead of woven grass. All you need to do is cut out many long, thin strips of cardboard and then weave them together.
Check out the step-by-step instruction here. Chew sticks are another way to encourage healthy chewing behavior in rabbits. You can get many different types of sticks to offer your rabbit, each with their own flavor. The most popular types are apple sticks and willow sticks. In my experience the apple sticks are more likely to be tasty to rabbits, making them more likely to be fun chew toys. You can give these to your rabbit as single sticks or keep them in a bundle and let your rabbit chew them apart on their own.
You can also use chew sticks to create fun DIY toys for your rabbit. Try making this rabbit barbell toy using these chew sticks and a small amount of cardboard. Oxbow also sells timbell enrichment toys for rabbits.
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