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Rabbit Toys

Pet Rabbit Toys To Make And Buy

Why Toys?

Rabbits have curious personalities. They love to check things out. Although they may be content to sit quietly during the day, at dawn and dusk they are more active and enjoy having something to do. If you do not provide your pet rabbit with toys, he is likely to pick his own.

Free Toys

I save my empty oatmeal boxes (the round ones) for my young rabbits who are just graduating from their nest box. It gives them a place to huddle and snuggle while they are getting use to life outside the nest. But I often find that mom plays with the box more than the youngsters doe.

I have seen other breeders stuff empty toilet paper rolls with hay, partly to keep the hay neat and partly to give the rabbits an activity to do. Their rabbits really seem to enjoy it. I personally just give them the tube. It's not a permanent toy, but they really enjoy it.

Cardboard boxes make great toys for kids and rabbits alike. Small boxes may be tossed around while larger ones can be explored.

Limbs from fruit trees that have not been chemically treated may provide your pet rabbit with a pleasant diversion and help him wear down his teeth at the same time. Collect some limbs during your next pruning.

Plant a small amount of grass, wheat, or herbs in a shallow container especially for your rabbit. You may want to plant one every month so that he can have an occasional back-to-nature treat. This idea is not exactly free, but it's close.

Borrowed Toys

Very hard plastic baby teethers make great rabbit toys. I use a tough plastic alphabet for my rabbits. Stay away from the water-filled beads, though. A rabbit's teeth are sharper and longer than babies' teeth.

I like the cat toys with a disc on either end held together with a series of spindles. Inside is a bell. They must be made of a tough plastic, so avoid the fragile ones. The spindles are the perfect size for a rabbit's mouth. They love to lift them and throw them or put them inside other objects (their bowl, for instance).

Hard cat or dog balls also make wonderful rabbit toys. Sturdy balls are wonderful, but avoid those that break or shred easily. Pick a size that your rabbit can handle easily.

Avoid the thin plastic balls with bells inside. A rabbit can break them and possibly ingest a small piece. I have seen some sturdy hollow plastic balls with bells that might work, though. Rubbery squeaky toys are not sturdy enough for a rabbit either. Avoid fabric-covered toys.

Rabbit Toys You Can Purchase

I especially like rabbit toys that are made of safe wood and are meant to be chewed (such as the Super Pet Bunny and Critter Toys). Toys like this won't last forever, but your pet rabbit will have a really good time with them while they lasts.

The Super Pet Nut Knot Nibbler is made of safe wood sticks held together by smaller sticks. Inside is a nut (walnut). Your rabbit can figure out how to remove the sticks (or just nibble through them) and disassemble the nibbler until he reaches the nut inside. It comes in two sizes. The smaller fits in the palm of your hand. The larger fits in your entire hand.

Your Rabbit Toy Collection

Once you have gathered your free, borrowed, and purchased rabbit toys, keep them in a basket in or near your rabbit's cage or play space. Rotate the toys from time to time to keep his interest high. Have fun!

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