(Part 2) Top products from r/Rabbits
We found 95 product mentions on r/Rabbits. We ranked the 735 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Ware Manufacturing Plastic Scatterless Lock-N-Litter Small Pet Pan (Colors May Vary)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 4
Scatterless Lock-N-Litter Pan That Locks to Prevent Messy SpillsMade of Durable, Stain and Odor Resistant PlasticLocks to Cage to Eliminate Overturned Pans and Scattered LitterPlastic Guard and Wire Floor Keep Pets Feet CleanAttaches to Any Wire Cage, Easy to Remove and Easy to CleanMeasures 12-3/4"...
22. Whitmor Storage Cubes Stackable Interlocking Wire Shelves -White (Set of 4)
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 4
Country Of Origin: ChinaModel Number: 6071-1723Item Package Dimensions: 3.5" L x 15.0" W x 15.5" HItem Package Weight: 11.5 lb
23. PetSafe Egg-Cersizer Interactive Toy and Meal Dispenser, Use with Food or Treats - PTY00-13747,Blues & Purples
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 4
ENRICH: Watch your cat's natural instincts come alive; unique egg shape makes it roll unpredictably for more funDISHWASHER SAFE: Top rack onlyAge Range Description: all agesIncluded Components: Premier FunKitty Egg-cersizerEXERCISE: Combines mealtime with exercise to improve weight loss and fight ob...
24. PAWZ Road Cat Toys Collapsible Tunnel for Rabbits, Kittens, Ferrets and Dogs
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
Dimensions: Length 47"* Diameter 9.9" inchExtension tunnel for hiding out, exercising or sleepingStrong &solid spring structure-sprung steel frame pops out and retracts easily for portable fun and easy storagePromotes play and explorationThis S way cat tunnel is designed for all cats and small anima...
25. Living World Pet Tunnel, Blue/Red
Sentiment score: 4
Number of reviews: 3
Extension tunnel for hiding out, exercising or sleeping; size largeAbility to be attached to a tent or an additional tunnel sold separatelyFolds up for easy storagePromotes play and explorationMeasures 7.9-inch diameter by 35.4-inch length
26. Ware Manufacturing Willow Branch Ball for Small Animals - 4-inch
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
Wholesome and appealing playtime chew toyMade of all natural willow that is safe for your pet to chewPromotes clean and healthy teeth while satisfying your pet's natural instinct to chewCritters will nudge, nibble, and chew this fun toy which helps alleviate cage boredomMeasures 4 inches long, 4 inc...
27. Ancol Small Animal Treat Ball
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
Add chopped fruit and veg to the treat ball and adjust opening to control flow of treatsIdeal for rabbits, hamster and guinea pigsKeep your small furry friend occupied for hours with this small treat ballWith is bright colours and pattern they will love playing with this toyA great boredom buster
28. Tespo Pet Playpen, Small Animal Cage Indoor Portable Metal Wire yd Fence for Small Animals, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits Kennel Crate Fence Tent, Black 12 Panels
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
✔Upgrade version: cable ties and anti-slip pieces added in. Cable ties help build doors or ramps or reinforce the whole structure. Anti-slip pieces prevent connectors from slipping on the floor.✔Diy expandable: make qualified metal wire grids into different shapes, a low wide exercise pen, or a ...
29. ProSource Puzzle Solid Foam Play Mat for Kids - 36 tiles with edges
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 3
PROTECTIVE FLOORING – Durable, high density foam provides a gentle surface and protection for your child in areas with hard floorsEASY ASSEMBLY – Interlocking puzzle pieces are quick and simple to assemble, easy to pull apart for storage and painless to clean36 SQ. FEET – 36 interlocking puzzl...
30. Trixie Snack Ball, Plastic, ø 2.8 in, ø 7 cm
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 3
Snacks Released By Rolling And Nudging MotionsTrains The SkillsWith Adjustable Opening To Regulate The Treat OutputPackage Dimensions: 12.0" L X 6.0" W X 6.0" H
31. Friendly Readigrass 100 Percent Natural Feed, 1kg
Sentiment score: 18
Number of reviews: 3
#Friendly ReadiGrass 1kg#Friendly ReadiGrass is 100% natural#Made exclusively from British pastures.#Calcium : phosphorus ratio of 2:1 to aid normal skeletal development#Full of natural flavour, sealed 1kg
32. Ware Manufacturing Hay Ball, Assorted Colors
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 3
All Metal Powder Coated Hay Ball Feeder For Small Pets!Safe, Simple And Sanitary Way To Distribute Hay And TreatsFun Ball Shape Design With Buffet Bell Your Pets Will LoveReduces Wasted Food And Keeps The Cage CleanerDurable Powder Coated Metal That Is Chew ProofEasily Attaches To Any Cage
33. Carefresh Complete Pet Bedding, 60 L, Natural
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 3
COMPLETE COMFORT CARE - carefresh makes the softest, driest, most comfortable home for your small petSOFT - Made from scratch using raw, pure, natural paper fiber transformed into pillowy-soft, ultra-absorbent comfyfluff perfect for burrowing or nestingFRESH – natural-based, pet-safe odor control ...
34. American Terminal SL500-100 1/2-Inch Split Loom Tubing
Sentiment score: 5
Number of reviews: 3
Provide Excellent Protection To Cover Wire, Cable& HosesGives Excellent Resistance To Gasoline,Oil & Other Caustic Agents1_2-Inch Dia
35. ESK Collection (ESK48-Blue) Pet Exercise Pen Kennel, 48 Inch, Blue
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
Age Range Description: PuppyIncluded Components: Carry BagBrand : ESK CollectionItem Package Dimension: 1.8 x 25.9 x 20.0
36. Four Paws Magic Coat Love Glove, Cat Brush Glove
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
Cat dematting brush lifts dirt and loose hair from the coatGrooming brush lifts cat hair from furniture, clothing, and carpetsSoft rubber nubs provide a gentle cat grooming experienceStimulates the skin's natural oils for a shinier, healthier coatCat brush for all coat types that fits hands of all s...
37. Kaytee Rollin' the Hay Dispenser, Colors May Vary
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 3
Can hang from wire cage, be stationary, or used as ballFor rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas or other small animals5-1/2-Inch long, 5-1/2-inch wide, 7-1/4-inch highThe cleanest way for your critter to nibble on healthy treats and veggies
38. K&H Pet Products Electric Small Animal Heated Pad Tan 9 X 12 Inches
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
Animal heating pad great for most small animals, including rabbits, ferrets, chinchillas, guinea pigs, chickens and peepsThermostatically controlled to automatically respond to temperature changes to warm to your pet's normal body temperatureChew resistant features like steel encased cord, pre-dril...
39. Kaytee FerretTrail Pet-N-Playpen Large
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
Includes 47" x 55" protective plastic mat to guard your floors from messesA sizable enclosure for rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, or other small animalsIncludes 8 individual wire panels that can be set up anyway you like to create over 9 square foot play enclosureEach connectable wire panel is 29" hi...
40. Ecotrition Snak Shak Large Activity Log For Guinea Pigs And Rabbits
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
3-In-1 Activity Log: Provides A Chew, A Great-Tasting Treat And A Natural Shelter For Hiding.Made For Small Animals: Ideal For Guinea Pigs, Dwarf Rabbits And Similar-Sized Small Pets.Provides A Place To Chew: Promote Your Small Pet’S Natural Chewing Instinct.Cage Accessory: Provides A Multi-Functi...
Thank you for saving him from obvious neglect!!!!!
Oh poor baby, 1st step is the vet ASAP like you said! Be sure sure it is a very RABBIT SAVVY vet...
Here you can find a list of rabbit savvy vets by state:
https://rabbit.org/vet-listings/
http://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Category:United_States
Also you can google rabbit rescues in your area and often they will have good bunny vet listing right on their website since they get asked a lot, or you can email them.
Until you see the vet you can't do anything as it will be painful for him to chew and he won't... If he is not eating you need to syringe him (mush some pellets with water and offer on a shallow plate or feed via syringe) to keep the fiber in his GI system!
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Now usually even if he doesn't like sticks, he should be eating hay to grind his teeth down. Good quality hay is sooo critical for him and trust me it is worth every penny! That is most important
Getting the bunny to eat more hay:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_18UccYkmM - great videoThe trick to getting the bunny to eat more hay is offering really fresh tasty hay and a good variety. I highly recommend trying this variety/sample box - https://shop.smallpetselect.com/products/sampler-box. It is fresh an has a few different kinds of hay for him to try. I think he will like it and it's worth a try for sure. I know it costs more, but it truly is worth it if he eats it as in the long run the money you save on vet bills will be greater, and of course your bun’s health…
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You an also try this product form the UK, more expensive in the US but from what I have seen buns love it, so mixing some in his hay I think will help https://www.amazon.com/Friendly-Readigrass-Percent-Natural-Feed/dp/B003JRC1VM
Also, I have seen people rub a bit of banana on the top layer of hay - bunnies love banana so have the hay taste a bit like it may encourage him to try it and hopefully he discovers he actually likes the hay.
When you give him pellet sprinkle them over the hay such that he has to dig them out. Especially if it's the new brand hay that will make him try it and maybe he'll discover it's not so bad.The other thing to do it to try to offer hay in more "interesting ways" - like mix a few treats into some hay and put it in a paper bag or stuff into a toilet paper roll for him to forage through to find the treats.
Chewing for play:
Now was the bunny kept in a cage or really not cared well for? he might not have cared to chew due to being lonely and depressed. You need to spend lots of time with him on the floor and give him lots of room to run and play and feel like he is enjoying life. Also literally try to encourage him to chew by getting him the best quality things to chew on and trying to get him interested by being right there with him laying on the floor and offering to him directly (rubbing a bit of banana on top is always an option to try to get him more interested too initially).
Try good quality things:
https://www.farmerdavepetsupply.com/chew-sticks - these are truly wonderful and aromatic for example
https://shop.smallpetselect.com/collections/natural-toys-and-chews-for-rabbits - great chew toys here too
Also try offering cardboard boxes for him to hide and play with and he may take to chewing those
Try the homemade toy ideas below:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Rabbits/comments/9j3lod/a_couple_people_requested_this_i_wish_i_was_able/ - watch this for how to make a homemade toy for loads of fun. Just hide treats in a toilet paper or paper towel roll and stuff with hay. You can also stuff a paper bag and give to bunny to try to open up and get inside (don’t use tape).
https://www.reddit.com/r/Rabbits/comments/9n0li2/egg_carton_with_greens_a_great_toy/ - anther great toy idea: egg carton with greens or hay inside
https://www.reddit.com/r/Rabbits/comments/aah6o5/lets_play_a_little_game_called_who_turned_off_the/ - homemade cardbord castle
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As a new bunny parent take a look at the little guide on care I assembled below - I think you may find useful info in it https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Z_IvDuy5Fr-VOKwBVBSmZih0m1ATCIquIMhYyFl4aIw - it is a it long but quite thorough and may save you a lot of time searching the web. I really tried to include all the info a new bunny parent might want into this guide...
Wow! Thank you so much for this guide! I will definitely keep referring back to it as I set them up.
I am not sure of their genders or reproductive status, so I will be asking the last owners. They literally just put the bunnies in this cage on their porch and said free rabbits to good home, so I have no idea. They definitely seem bonded.
I’m buying one of these for their hay, so they always have access to it. I’ll order some pellets while I’m at it.
Would one of these suffice for litter?
I’m so lucky to already have an exotic animal vet, one that does cater to rabbits, in my area. I’ve taken my snakes there before.
I just want to give these babies as good a home as I can, especially since I don’t think they were treated well at the last place. I gave them hay, fresh water, a small carrot, and some collard greens when I got home with them a couple of hours ago, and they have not stopped eating since. I’m not sure if this is just rabbit behavior or not. Either way, they’re much happier now!
I have a 9 or 10 y.o. who is partially disabled so is also losing weight despite having free reign over our living room.
Our vet cautioned us against feeding too much sugary fruit. Even though these foods are higher in calories, the sugar will upset the natural bacteria balance in their guts. Our vet suggested doubling the pellets but not unlimited. Also, she suggested briefly using pellets designed for young rabbits (Oxbow makes an excellent high quality one) because they have more calories. This should only be for the short term, however.
Don't forget unlimited hay... with older rabbits (Though 7 is not toooooo old) sometimes they respond better to Orchard Grass (Again, Oxbow) because it is safe and healthy for unlimited use, but it's softer and sweeter tasting (apparently, I have not personally tasted it haha)
Exercising the bun will help too - to rebuild atrophied muscles. This thing Treat Ball is an insanely popular toy for our 2 rabbits. Fill it with Oxbow pellets and when they push it w/ their noses a few fall out at a time. They catch on quick and it really motivates movement. This will help build muscle mass, which is what you want.
One of my buns is like this, or rather she used to be. She still loves food, but she's not as desperate about it I suppose. It's probably because your bun is going through a transition in homes, which will most likely have different feeding times, options, etc.
The thing that has helped my Penny is a feeding schedule and a good amount of hay and greens. They have their breakfast salad around 9am and their pellets in the later afternoon. They have come to expect breakfast at a certain time now. So it's very funny to watch them assume the position to remind me if I should ever run late. They sit in a very specific spot in the living room, where I usually put the plate down and wait. But it also helps because Penny knows exactly when she will be fed now, so she doesn't have to worry about when's the next time she'll get food. I think this helps keep her leveled out.
As for your bun getting access to the trash and such - maybe get a trash can with a swing lid? And obviously get human food out of his reach.
My buns love chewing on those big logs you can get from PetCo. Maybe you could try one of these? My buns work together on them and they are usually chewed down to unusable bits in a month. Here is a link.
This was our setup when Mochi was still with us https://i.imgur.com/d8ZpYkf.jpg
A couple of notes about your setup that you might run into: Jasper will probably start to chew/pull on the x-pen. Doing this will create an opening by the sliding doors that Jasper will easily be able to get past. If it's not secured you might want to find a way to keep it "locked" in place. To combat excessing chewing on the x-pen we wove cardboard through the lower section and I also created this paper towel tube toy with a bamboo skewer. Mochi LOVED playing with this https://www.reddit.com/r/Rabbits/comments/7kihua/mochi_is_enjoying_the_addition_to_his_play_area/
We also had this cat tunnel in Mochi's play area https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IZF2D2Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 He really enjoy running through it and popping his head out the side windows.
It's fantastic that you can provide Jasper a HUGE, carpeted play area perfect for zoomies and binkies
Not sure what your budget is or what type of cage you have but I used these type of wire cubes to built a bigger home for my bun. For ideas on how to make a door/entrance take a look at this thread from a few weeks ago.
You can also try to put mats against the wires so he doesn't chew the wires and gets a snack instead. If he doesn't pay much attention to the mats you can try what I do at times, I get the treats (see link below) and rub it against the mats so it's more a more appetizing snack.
A few other suggestions when you move and have bigger space:
Treats (recommended by her vet)
I also agree with a lot of the suggestions here, I have the Living World Teach treat toy and my bun just loves it, though doesn't care for other toys but lives for cardboard boxes. Hope this helps!
Good luck with your lovely bunny! We got this 2 story hutch at Amazon and connected two play pens with s-hooks for our bunnies. It's really nice and not expensive - free shipping with prime too.
http://www.amazon.com/Advantek-Stilt-House-Rabbit-Hutch/dp/B0087BI9KW/
http://www.amazon.com/Kaytee-Pet-N-Playpen-Rabbit-Guinea-Ferret/dp/B000MD3OJO
We found a rug at a yard sale and my daughter and I made a bunny maze for them out of an Amazon box that a shipment of their food and litter came in:
http://whatsfun.com/how-to-make-a-pretty-bunny-maze/
Have fun decorating her new home!
For different hay types-
{{ Try this sample box for her https://shop.smallpetselect.com/products/sampler-box - this hay is from a farm and not a bag in the store or online so it is very very fresh and fragrant. It also has a few kind of hay for her to try. Please give a go... I really have seen bunnies who hate hate love this hay.
You an also try this product form the UK, more expensive in the US but from what I have seen buns love it, so mixing some in his hay I think will help https://www.amazon.com/Friendly-Readigrass-Percent-Natural-Feed/dp/B003JRC1VM }}
I’d also keep trying with rabbit safe herbs. Mix the herbs in the hay. Mixing the veggies in with the hay. Mixing the pellets with the hay. Don’t feed anything unless it’s mixed in the hay. She might start eating it if it’s the only place she gets food. So when she’s in between meals she will remember that she got food in her hay and might search for more/hopefully eat some along the way.
{{ Bracketed information credit to DinkaAnimalLover }}
It sounds like you did a bunch of research and you're totally ready for this bun!
Just a couple of specific ideas to add on to what the other commenters have suggested. This stuff is great for covering wires. If you find that the carefresh doesn't absorb odor as well, you can try a pelleted litter (I use oxbow eco-straw since it's safe for them to eat)
Congrats on your new bun!
Is getting him a companion an option? Our rabbits have become very content getting affection from each other, instead of obsessively demanding it from us when we're not available.
Wild rabbits maintain a range of 3-10 acres and live in social groups. This is what they're hardwired to want, so making them live solitary lives in small cages, with limited opportunities to forage and explore mean that we have smart little creatures who are lonely, bored, and full of energy. Factor in their crepuscular natures, and it's really a marvel that anybody with a pet rabbit gets to sleep at all.
Try to increase his exercise during the day and provide more stimulation to mimic what he'd get in a more natural habitat.
More run time and more exploration of new areas and spaces (even just rooms he's unfamiliar with) can give him much needed stimulation.
Increase his forage opportunities: If he gets pellets, try feeding them in a puzzle toy ([like this]{http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Egg-Cersizer-Meal-Dispensing-Cat/dp/B003H44R5K/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1417559491&sr=8-10&keywords=kibble+dispensing+toy}) so that he has to exert himself to get them. Similarly, we'll sometimes crumple the end of a cardboard tube, put pellets in, and then stuff the other side with crumpled paper or hay.
Getting up and feeding him to make him quiet down will only teach him that if he makes enough noise, he'll get what he wants.
So I got this for her cage: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XTWZ857/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It arrives in 2 days. I realized her cage is extremely small for her size so I had to get something large enough that was cheap since the spay she's getting on Friday already is costing me a nice chunk. I can get more stuff next month (I have to buy college books later in the month so I'm like mega broke as it is)
As well as some fleece blankets. I was planning on doing bowls for water and kibble, with trays for timothy hay. Is that stuff ok?
I think she is a Netherland Dwarf? Perhaps around a year of age? My sister bought her from a pet store like 1.5 months ago on sale with no documents. If anyone can I.D. that would help me a lot! She weighs 2.8 pounds when I used a human scale.
She doesn't really have a name. I've just been ironically calling her 'Bunny'.
Edit: Should also note that I've been letting her free roam for about 8 hours today (she just came home with me last night) and has been pretty curious about my cats. No problems so far with the kitties; they seem to enjoy the 'new meat' lol (I'm kidding, they seem to like her)
Second Edit: Also, anyone have any sort of product they recommend for cord protection? I was looking at 'CritterCord' on Amazon but it seems like bunnies ate through those anyways. Should taping on the wall work?
I buy new toys all the time, the trick is to make sure its different because they get bored easily. My 2 girls LOVE the tunnel so much I'm getting the tent to go with it, paper towl rolls work, they love to play. You just gotta mix it up some times. Random boxes work also! https://www.amazon.com/your-orders/pop?packageId=1&ref=ppx_yo2_mob_b_pop&orderId=111-9908315-6997003&lineItemId=kkrmkxnopnkvsny&shipmentId=DBjSSxJPL
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006JVPUUY?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006JVPUWC?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
I used these in my buns expen and are now in his temporary cage. They are a great price and nice and soft. They are also nice for sitting with him, much nicer than flat on the ground.
http://www.amazon.com/ProSource-Kids-Puzzle-Solid-Play/dp/B00HS5BYVO/ref=zg_tr_2522073011_4
> "I have a corner litter box that I put some soiled bedding in, but they keep pooping all over the cage."
It basically looks like a slice of pie, it's supposed to go in the corner.
Thanks for all your information, I really want to do right by these rabbits. I'm actually considering something more along a playpen style for all day housing, but I'm not sure if that mat (with bedding on top of it) will be enough to protect my carpet (and if the cage will be enough to stop the bedding from just falling through it). I also don't want them to jump out of it.
Do you have any recommendations for a) getting them to use the litterbox and b) getting them to use the water bottle? Also, they seem to like emptying the food bowls and then filling the bowls with bedding...
Potty training for the bunnies: you may see their litter habits improve after a couple weeks of being home, and then see their litter box use decline greatly as they approach 4 months of age (yay, hormones). If you have males greater than 3 lbs, you should be able to neuter them at 4 months. For females and smaller rabbits, give it a couple more months. Litter habits should improve after surgery, but you may need to help them along. Collect all stray poops and and them in the litter box. Wipe up any out of litter box messes as quickly as you can. You can use white vinegar to deodorize the spot. Place the hay rack in the litter box, so they're poised to use the bathroom as they snack.
A water bowl will work fine. When you pick them up, ask if they've been drinking from a bowl or bottle. When they get home, make sure that they are drinking from the bowl. If they are accustomed to drinking from a bottle and are having difficulties making the switch to a bowl, you can put a bottle in until they've make the transition.
My rabbits love these woven balls. I'll pick up random wood chews whenever I go to the pet store. Sometimes I'll put their pellets in one of these treat balls to encourage foraging. Some cat jingle balls and some wooden parrot toys also wok well as rabbit toys. Hay stuffed toilet paper rolls make cheap DIY toys. You can fill a box with shredded paper and cut a hole in the box, so your bunnies can dig around in that.
Limit treats. Hold off on fruits and veggies until 3 months of age. Introduce new foods slowly and in small quantities to avoid an upset stomach.
If you weren't already planning for it, I'd recommend keeping your new young ones separated until they've both been neutered to avoid unwanted pregnancies and fighting.
It is not the best situation, but if you get them a sun-lamp (sold as "SAD lights" on amazon) or "full spectrum light bulbs", that will help a LOT. If you get the sun lamp, be sure to protect the cord so they can't chew it. Also, you can get multi-vitamins from oxbow and those will help too.
You can also get a portable play pen to set up outside for a few hours every day so they can have sunlight. Make sure to get one with a top AND bottom so that they don't escape or get attacked by animals.
I have this which I used to use with my rats. It's sort of medium-warm, nothing that ever gets too hot. But it's warm enough that it's only comfortable if you put fleece cover on it. The mat and about 2ft of cord are really chew-safe.
I'd also look into getting supplements for your bun...just cause she's older the cold may make her joints ache. Oxbow sells some, I've seen them at pet stores. They are little timothy treats that have supplements for age, health, etc.
What do you feed her currently? You could try giving her a bit of alfalfa to gain weight. That way she will have some built-in insulation :)
I have a small and a large of these:
https://www.amazon.com/ESK-Collection-Playpen-Exercise-Kennel/dp/B00SFA8KBS/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=dog%2Bpen&qid=1564278473&s=gateway&sr=8-9&th=1&psc=1
Easy for travel too! They have zip tops, and fit into a slim carry bag. I’ve had them for 5 years now, and they’re as good as new if a bit dirtier!
Cover cords with this. Distract bunny with awesome toys like this.
Most chew toys are ignored by my rabbit, but he will chew twigs like these to smithereens. This definitely helps to distract him.
Bunnies are pretty easy to please. My bugs also love toilet paper rolls (stuffed with hay!) or just about anything else they can destroy. You don't have to spend a lot of money to make your little bunny happy!
I get something similar to these from my local rabbit rescue and the buggers DEVOUR it! I also buy plain, untreated apple wood blocks/branches at my local farmer's market later on in the season. They sell it for making fires, but I buy it for them to eat.
You're the best goomer, he's comfortable with you. A stranger will only increase his anxiety. If he doesn't like a brush, try a rubber mitt or moistening your hand and just petting him normally. A damp palm picks up lots of loose fur without your bunn knowing you're brushing. I don't know if this helps, but i hope it does.
On top of what everyone else says, this helps keep my buns busy. I try to always have one around for them to chew instead of my baseboards. But know it does get better with time. Just make sure you are nicely telling him no. Don't yell at him though. I ask mine "What are you doing" and then gently shoo them away, then tell them in a happy voice that they are good boys for listening to me. That way they aren't afraid of you but still understand that your word is the rules.
https://www.amazon.com/eCOTRITION-Snak-Edible-Activity-Large/dp/B004UMMXDG/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1500659258&sr=8-9&keywords=rabbit+chew
Hmm, my idea would be the get a wood chew ball like this and try putting treats inside it so Rabbitface has to chew through it to get the treats. Love that name by the way!
Try making your haybox less deep and with a higher lip, so it's at face level for them but they don't have room to sit in it.
Alternatively, you can get something like this but mine just pulled the hay out of it and threw it everywhere.
I also like this kind of hayrack.
Rabbit Tunnel!
He runs through it and is constantly moving it around the room. It's pretty funny when he sticks his head out of the window in the middle.
And don't use cedar chips or cat littter.use carefresh and hay.
http://www.bunnyhugga.com/a-to-z/housing/rabbit-bedding.html
Carefresh Complete Pet Bedding, 60 L, Natural https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PBM6WHW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fIyyyb243J4YH
I got mine from Petsmart, I believe. But I found one on Amazon, too:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HG965M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1374164075&sr=8-1&pi=SL75
I just took the chain off with pliers because I didn't want it lashing around when Murphy tossed the ball. I'd definitely recommend it!
My rabbit’s favorite hard chew toys are:
bamboo chew sticks: BWOGUE 100g Pet Snacks Sweet Bamboo Chew Toy for Squirrel Rabbits Guinea Pigs Chinchilla Hamster (About 10-14 Sticks) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAQFWGE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kYtWCbJ05MBYY
Stick ball: Ware Manufacturing Willow Branch... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XV5E9U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
And Timothy hay chew cubes: Kaytee Timothy Hay Blend Cubes 1... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002DK8OI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
My rabbit eats blankets, so you might want to watch out for that with yours. On the litter tray - one made for a cat should work well (it should be small enough your bunny can hop in, and large enough for her to do a full turn around in AND have a wad of timothy hay). You might have to try a few different things for lining it - I usually use the pine pellets from Tractor Supply Company that are intended for horses (https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/tractor-supply-pine-pellet-stall-bedding-40-lb?cm_vc=-10005) and shake hay-dust over the pellets, then put a big wad of hay at one end for my bunny to eat. I've had people mention that pine and rabbits can be iffy though (apparently they absorb something from it that makes it so their liver doesn't react well to certain medications), so you might want to try some kind of paper bedding in the litter box instead. I've used this before and it does seem to keep the pee odor down, but my rabbit likes to eat it (which is why I switched to the pine pellets): https://www.amazon.com/Carefresh-Complete-Pet-Bedding-Natural/dp/B00PBM6WHW
> You an also try this product form the UK, more expensive in the US but from what I have seen buns love it, so mixing some in his hay I think will help https://www.amazon.com/Friendly-Readigrass-Percent-Natural-Feed/dp/B003JRC1VM
fwiw i tried this stuff recently and Eevee was really confused as it's just like dusty grass. Maybe i got a bad batch or something! Still use it here and there as filler.
Oh I love that enclosure! I think my buns would love that, I'll definitely look into it! What do you have as the floor?
And my litter box looks very similar to yours. I was looking at some litter boxes of this style: https://www.amazon.ca/Ware-Manufacturing-Plastic-Scatterless-Lock-N-Litter/dp/B003SLICDA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3PKGK01MHW4WG&keywords=bunny+litter+box&qid=1554858618&s=gateway&sprefix=Bunny+li&sr=8-1
I thought that maybe something like this would help contain the mess a little bit since they aren't sitting directly in the bedding, and then maybe put a bunch of hay in a big bowl in front of it or something. At least in my living room. What's the concensus on this style of litter box?
The mess they make is what it is but it would be nice to tone it down a bit if possible. My lionhead is especially messy cause all the hay sticks to her fur and she drags it everywhere!
They were from amazon. They came in packs of 12 and I bought like 3 or four of them so when he gets bigger I can expand the pen more. It has a 5% discount code too. Tespo Pet Playpen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XTWZ857/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_EbDKzbH7EBDRB
I got mine one of these to put pellets in and he LOVES IT. I also sometimes put pellets in a box that has shredded paper bits in it so he has to "dig" for them.
I also linked this to you as a cheaper alternative. Works great for most cords!
Here is the link for the panels for the NIC Cube cage, I'm buying 2 and making one this weekend :)
Also here is the xpen mentioned above, this is great because they are super portable. If you're going to a different area in the house just fold it up, tote it along, and re-set it up in the next room.
Our rabbits have this thing. You just stuff the ball full of hay, hang it from the side of their cage or fence, and they get to pick hay out of it and spin it around. You can also remove the mounting bracket and let them roll the ball around the floor, but keep in mind it will leave bits of hay everywhere they roll it, so it means more floor cleaning for you.
Oreo and Donut seem to have a lot of fun with it, and packing it full of hay lasts about one full day between the two of them.
Like /u/meningeal, my buns have a short cat tree (more a stump) they like to climb. I also got them a cat tunnel when they first got their room and they love it.
Its NIC (Neat Idea Cubes) wire storage cubes + zipties! They are are the BEST THINGS EVER! So versatile, and you can make them into any shape, change the size, etc.
Target sells them too, not sure which is cheaper. The amazon price usually goes up and down. It takes about 16 panels to make a 3'x3' pen; I have 50 panels and use them to make gates, pens, fences, block off areas, condos, etc. You can never have too many cubes!
As for water, here is what I use: E-Z Crocks . As for pens: I got 2 of these for each of our 2 rabbits. We stacked them on top of each other so they were tall enough (so total of 4 sets of paypens from amazon). We r in an apartment and they take up our dining room but totally worth it so they can have lots of space.
Like these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B010Q1657Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_19?qid=1453672419&sr=8-19&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=pet+brush&dpPl=1&dpID=51FFjVmrTsL&ref=plSrch
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002USK6X6/ref=mp_s_a_1_23?qid=1453672419&sr=8-23&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=pet+brush
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002AR1A0/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?qid=1453672395&sr=8-12&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=pet+brush
Just to note, make sure to get one 1.5 inch ones like these: http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-4-Storage-Cubes-White/dp/B000LRGV3W
There are some with larger inner squares and Rabbits have been known to get their heads stuck in them.
I have the same litter box, except mine came with a metal grate. I fill the bottom with wood chips, bunny does her business, and it gets caught underneath the grate so her feet don't get messy. The white clip secures the grate so the bunny cannot lift it up.
box with grate
How much dry food is she being fed? The problem with rabbits is that they like to act like they are starving even after you give them a full meal - it's important not to give them pellets whenever they 'seem' hungry. Providing they have an unlimited supply of hay, they will never go hungry, and hay won't make them fat. She only needs about an eggcup full of pellets per day along with a handful of fresh greens (avoid sugary root vegetable and fruits). Some vets even advise to cut out pellets completely for very overweight rabbits, however this should only be done if advised by your vet. If the weight won't budge I would talk to a rabbit-savvy vet and try to figure out some sort of diet plan.
Unfortunately lazy rabbits may need an extra nudge to get moving! One thing you can do is make her work for her food - rather than giving it in a bowl, make her work for it by scattering it around the room or put it in a treat ball. You can also make her environment more stimulating to make her want to move around more - provide new things like cardboard boxes, tunnels, boxes filled with hay that she can dig through, etc.
Don't cut out pellets they are fortified with important vitamins and minerals.
Try putting pellets in this to make them work for it
PetSafe Egg-Cersizer Meal Dispensing Cat Toy
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003H44R5K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_O5dGwb8E0451N
Hay Ball. Just need to be careful they can not get a leg stuck in it.
It's something like this but with a little door to fill it. I think it's originally meant to be a bird feeder with fruits. Found it in my parents basement and took off the chain and bell.
You can get them from most major pet suppliers and Amazon here
The bunny store AKA Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IZF2D2Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got it at my local pet store, but this is the same one.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003H44R5K/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=43833717082&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6007931978531074882&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_7qvd7qy99g_b
yup! https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00SFA8KBS?psc=1
a lot of people use these.
I just use this with no issues!
Whitmor 6071-1723 Four Storage Cubes, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LRGV3W/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_Ak1OwbFCBT3Y6
And
8" Plastic Cable Zip Ties 100-Pack (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002C0SKBW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_Dl1OwbSRVGBZA
I have these
This is the flooring I have for them
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HS5BYVO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i got a litterbox with a scatterlock which really helped with the digging (dont buy this one because i think this is too small but the pic is right - https://www.amazon.com/Ware-Plastic-Scatterless-Lock-N-Litter-Colors/dp/B003SLICDA/ref=pd_lpo_199_bs_img_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=N56729VK8WXAX20ED7MD)