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 Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:39 pm
Hi! Well, my bunny Sable seems... well bored. She just walks around and comes to me to be petted, but then she will just lie down. I read that a boring bunny is bored, so I tried finding things you could do with bunnies, but I was wondering what others did with their bunnies?
Sable particularly likes to lick, a lot! She will randomly just try ripping up the old pillow I gave her and once she tossed up her grooming brush (that she won't let me use! gonk ) But I don't know what toys to get! When I go to petsmart, I'm over whelmed by the selection. I'm afraid to get her something and she'll hate it x.x I was thinking of like going to a Savers and getting her some baby toys but I'm not sure. She's super smart, ( she could efficently open her cage the first day >.> xD) so I want her to be entertained and interact more with me than just petting. I'm so scared I'm being a bad owner! She's my first bunny!
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:55 am
Rabbits like to chew and dig! It's natural behavior and once they get started, it's hard to stop without providing them alternate safe and fun activities.
Bored rabbits become naughty rabbits.
If you're not around to talk to them as you prepare dinner, watch TV, or just read, your rabbit will become bored and resort to behavior that gets your attention - especially if it gets you really excited!
First of all, if your rabbit is spayed/neutered, it will help those impulses to dig, tear, and chew up items to make a nest or mark territory. Perform some simple bunnyproofing of your home to make it safe for bunny, and to prevent damage of your furnishings and other belongings.Bottom line: keep your bunny active, happy, and spend plenty of time interacting with them so they don't get bored. Remember, an active bunny is a happy bunny blaugh ! Provide Safe and Fun Alternatives
(Be sure to give your bunny plenty of toys, or she'll find her own play things! )
For digging, give bunny an enclosed cardboard box with a hole cut in each end. Fill the box with hay or shredded paper and let him get inside and chew, dig, and shred to his heart's content!
Take toilet paper or paper towel tubes and fill them with hay or paper for chewing fun.
You can also give bunny a variety of wicker baskets, chew rings, and hay-filled balls, to keep their busy teeth occupied.
Clangy, bangy toss toys!
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:00 am
Here were some fun looking toys I found arrow mad JPwG_tRs15_hM:https://www.bunnyrabbit.com/equipmentpix/GrassBall.jpg" /> Woven Grass Play Ball 5" diameter Woven Grass Play Ball for Rabbits and most small animals. Natural Grass - Safe to Chew 100% natural grass and wicker Hours of Fun - Your Rabbit Will Love It!
Rollin' the Hay
Hay Rack is nutrition and fun rolled into one! This spectacular
spinning hay holder can be used three ways: hang from any wire
cage, set on the floor with the included stand, or for a ball of fun,
place anywhere in your pet's environment.
Pets love to play while eating healthy hay!
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:29 am
Thank you again! You're being so helpful I thank you so much >w<
I made sable a big box like the Critter castle with three steps and gate ways but she's not that intrested sweatdrop Then I gave her a blankie she might like to bunch up and play with and she doesn't really like that either x.x She has wicker baskets, but I believe they now bore her and so does the paper towel roles w/ hay, so I gave them to my guinea pigsx.x Right now she's just sitting under my bed and she doesn't come to me to be petted any more gonk She must be starting to hate me emo
I'll try the little plastic toys though, thank you !
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 12:14 pm
I’m glad you making an effort with the toys etc! My Hedgehog was quite un-social for a period of time. With a bit of positive handling everyday he became more social. You must remember when they are hiding biting etc it doesn't mean they hate you. It's usually that they are scared or unsure of your presence. When I come from a friend’s house and smell a bit different Nettle is always afraid to come out of hiding. Don't get discouraged these things take time. Here is something I found that might help you and your bunny.Quote: Socializing Your Rabbit Rabbits are fairly timid animals by nature, but they enjoy company and can come to be very attached to people. Even the boldest rabbit needs a little time to get to know you, and the shy ones may need a little encouragement. When you first bring your rabbit home, it’s best to leave him or her alone in the cage for a few days. The more secure your rabbit feels in his cage, the more confident he’ll be. Once he seems secure in his new home, sit outside the cage and talk quietly to him. Your rabbit will begin to associate your presence with the place that he feels safe. As a prey species, rabbits need some time to learn that you’re not a predator. Once your rabbit seems used to you, you can let him or her out into a rabbit-proofed room. Cover all the accessible hiding spots, such as the gaps under furniture or electronics. Block off the door so that other pets and people can’t come in and frighten the rabbit, and also so that he can’t escape! You can provide your rabbit with a makeshift bolt-hole by propping a laundry basket up against a coffee table or a stack of books. He may feel more secure knowing that he can duck under something. Place a towel or newspaper under the basket, and bring your rabbit’s litter box into the room. You may be there a while. Settle in with a book, a newspaper, or a relatively quiet TV show and wait. Ignore your rabbit. Let him or her look explore without being followed around. Eventually your rabbit will come over to investigate you. Don’t make any sudden moves, just continue what you were doing and allow your rabbit to climb on and sniff at you. If you move and your rabbit dashes off, don’t worry about it. He or she will return once you settle down again. If your rabbit is reluctant, you might want to try luring him to you with a treat. A bit of carrot, parsley or fruit makes good bait. See what distance your rabbit is comfortable with, and gradually close it. The more time you spend with your rabbit like this, the more relaxed he or she will be around you. Rabbits are social animals by nature, and they enjoy having company. In fact, if you know that you won’t have much time to spend with your rabbit, consider getting him a companion. Rabbits with friends are typically more social with humans as well. When you return rabbits to their cage, try to do so by carrying them in the pet taxi. Rabbits aren’t used to having their feet off the ground, and they may panic if picked up. Over time your rabbit may become more used to being held, and might not mind being carried, but transport via pet carrier is best for starters.
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:39 pm
Sable now has a plethora of phone books to play with and... she doesn't. All she wants to do with me is let me pet her for hours... i'm still at a loss gonk My mom is hopefully taking me to a Saver's so I can get her some baby toys to play with, if she'll even play with that. She's so sweet, it's just it doesn't seem like she wants to do anything but be petted. She must be so bored and it's my fault! crying
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:18 pm
flip.renegade Sable now has a plethora of phone books to play with and... she doesn't. All she wants to do with me is let me pet her for hours... i'm still at a loss gonk My mom is hopefully taking me to a Saver's so I can get her some baby toys to play with, if she'll even play with that. She's so sweet, it's just it doesn't seem like she wants to do anything but be petted. She must be so bored and it's my fault! crying
Also, perhaps look into chews that, instead of something bland like cardboard, are flavored. That might entice her more to use it. I only have experience with my brother's guinea pig, not rabbits, but it's sometimes similar. Instead of buying normal mineral blocks for her, we bought her flavored ones meant to imitate "ice cream" flavors.
Liking to be pet is understandable. Rabbits often have the same social needs as dogs, so they will love to be pet and given attention. I'm sure, just like dogs, they all have different toy preferences. My dog stopped showing interest in his beloved Kong Ball after he went blind, so I got him flavored, eadible chews...and he loves them. ^-^
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:45 pm
Thank you for the advice Lady Nekochan!
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:10 pm
my bunny is acting wierd.
hes always making loud noises like i think thumpin his foot on the bottom of his cage and running from side to side of the cage.
is he bored?
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