Rabbit Toy Guide
Great for both young and older rabbits!
Keeping your bunny mentally and physically stimulated is key to their health and happiness. Here's a breakdown of safe and fun toy ideas.
Safe Toy Guidelines
Always consider your rabbit's safety first when choosing toys.
- Use solid plastic baby or cat toys .
- Avoid toys with small parts that your rabbit might chew off and eat.
- Use hanging toys with caution — ensure they break away easily to prevent entanglement.
- Avoid toys that can trap your rabbit's head or paws.
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Inspect fabric-based toys (like feeding mats) for:
- Loose threads (can catch paws or nails)
- Excessive wear from chewing
Replace if necessary.
- Wood, willow-based items, and any products intended for chewing or eating should only be sourced from reputable rabbit-specific vendors.
Toss Toys
Rabbits love to pick things up and toss them.
- Baby stacking cups (try hiding a few pellets or treats inside!)
- Plastic baby toys that are safe and stackable
- Lightweight plastic cat toys
Roll Toys
Many bunnies enjoy nudging things around with their noses.
- Cat ball toys with bells inside
- Repurposed parts from children’s games (as long as they're safe and non-toxic)
Tunnels
Rabbits love exploring tunnels — they can hop through or hide inside.
- Willow tunnels: Ideal since they’re lightweight and chew-safe
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Cat tunnels: Great fun! But:
- Inspect for exposed metal wires
- Ensure fabric is secure
- Check that the tunnel is wide enough so your rabbit won’t get stuck
Forage Mats
These simulate natural foraging behavior and keep bunnies engaged.
- Hide pellets or treats inside the mat
- Repurpose toys to create DIY forage mats
- Always inspect for:
- Loose threads
- Excessive chewing damage
Willow & Wood-Based Toys
Natural toys that rabbits love to chew!
- Only purchase from verified rabbit-safe toy vendors
- Avoid chemically treated or unknown wood sources
Think Like a Rabbit!
When shopping at flea markets, garage sales, or thrift stores, use your imagination:
- Can the rabbit toss it?
- Can you hide a treat inside or underneath it?
- Can they push it over to get a reward?