Rabbit Breeding

The average rabbit is a naturally very curious and fun loving small animal. To be truly pleased and healthful your bunnies need mental exercise as well as physical. If your rabbit has no outlet for fun he can become bored and overweight, depressed even. Toys should always be provided.

What Will My Rabbit Play With?

Some of a rabbit’s favorite toys can be common household items. Something as simple as an empty toilet roll stuffed with hay can grant your bunny with a safe chew toy as well as fun at mealtime. You can make him a bunny playhouse from a simple cardboard box, with entrance and exit doors for him to run through. Some rabbits take pleasure in shredding newspaper and will be amused that way. Often a bunny will take pleasure in digging and chewing. Why not fill another box with shredded paper for pleased burrowing?

Store Bought Toys Suitable for Rabbits

Most bunnies take pleasure in playing with lightweight toys that they can pick up and toss around. Baby toys are perfect for rabbits too, and most of them like something that makes a noise. To encourage your rabbit to play with his toys toss one to him gently, in most cases he will toss it right back. Many rabbits take pleasure in playing with a small ball, but remember balloons are to be avoided; if they burst a rabbit may choke himself on the rubber. Many pet stores sell toys packaged especially for rabbits, but they tend to be more expensive than simple dough store items that will keep your rabbit just as entertained.

Diversity is the Key

Just like children, a rabbit will become bored with his toys at one time or another. Changing the toys in his cage or play area every so often will keep him interested. Do not give your rabbit any toy with small pieces that he could break off and choke on. Don’t forget to play with your rabbit and his toys, most rabbits like a excellent game with their owner, and regular playtime is a fantastic way to “socialize” your bunny.