What do bunnies play with?

Objects to play with or throw - such as untreated straw, wicker, sea-grass mats and baskets, balls and plastic flower pots. Solid plastic baby toys such as 'key rings', rattles, stacking cups and some robust cat and parrot toys can make good rabbit toys.
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What do bunnies like for fun?

They love to gnaw on, toss, push and rearrange their “toys” — and they are curious and excited about new playthings. Below is a list of safe “toys” (do-it-yourself options and toys you can buy) that will keep your rabbits from getting bored and bring bunny fun into their lives.
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What are bunnies favorite toys?

In general, rabbits like to play with toys they can chew, dig, or toss around. Cardboard, twig balls, apple sticks, and natural hay-based toys are often favorites of pet rabbits. Rabbits also commonly enjoy hanging mobile toys and tossing around hard plastic baby toys.
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How do you entertain your rabbit?

Unwanted Cardboard boxes and newspaper always make fun toys. Cut rabbit sized holes in two sides of a large cardboard box, then at the bottom fill with scrunched up newspaper, hay or anything rummage-worthy. Your rabbit can burrow through, searching for perhaps a few treats amongst it all. A rabbit-style lucky dip!
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What can rabbits have as toys?

What are good bunny toys?
  • Paper Bags and Cardboard boxes for crawling inside, scratching, and chewing. ...
  • Cardboard concrete forms for burrowing.
  • Cardboard roll from paper towels or toilet paper.
  • Untreated wicker baskets or boxes full of: shredded paper, junk mail, magazines, straw, or other organic materials for digging.
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Can I give my bunny a stuffed animal?

Yes, because rabbits love playing with stuffed toys.
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Do rabbits like teddy bears?

Yes, rabbits love playing with teddy bears. It is a common misconception that rabbits get afraid when they are given a stuffed teddy because they think it is real. They actually do not get afraid, and they somehow understand that is a toy they can play with.
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Do rabbits watch TV?

Just like us, rabbits can get bored quite easily so need lots of stimulation and changes to their environment. And also just like us, they like to watch TV! It's thought they're attracted to the moving images on the screen but don't let your bunny get square eyes, they need exercise too – just like us.
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How do I know if my bunny is bored?

If rabbits live in small hutches with nothing to do and no space to move, they get bored. Boredom can cause some serious health problems: Bored rabbits will fill their time by eating. If they eat too much and don't move around they'll put on weight.
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What do bunnies need to be happy?

They are having fun with the different textures and flavors of toys they have.
  • Make a comfortable home base. ...
  • Give them a variety of toys. ...
  • A healthy diet with a variety of foods. ...
  • Respect your rabbit's boundaries. ...
  • Spay or neuter your rabbit. ...
  • Give your rabbit lots of attention. ...
  • Give your rabbit yummy treats.
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Do bunnies like mirrors?

Rabbits do not recognize their own reflections. When your rabbit sees a mirror, she will believe it's another rabbit. According to Animal Welfare, most single rabbits take pleasure from mirrors.
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What do bunnies like to sleep on?

What Do Rabbits Like to Sleep On?
  • Shredded Paper. Standard, plain paper fed through a shredder is best. ...
  • Cellulose. This low-cost, readily available material is popular with all small animals.
  • Aspen. Shreds of aspen are soft and absorbent. ...
  • Hay. Most bunnies will sleep on hay. ...
  • Rabbit Litter. ...
  • Pellets. ...
  • An Old Towel.
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What do bunnies need in their cage?

Essential items to help you care for your rabbit
  • A spacious and secure hutch. ...
  • Bedding materials. ...
  • Litter trays and fillings. ...
  • Plenty of hay and other food. ...
  • A food bowl or dispenser. ...
  • A bottle or water bowl. ...
  • Toys. ...
  • Rabbit-safe cleaning products.
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Do rabbits learn their name?

Pet rabbits do know their own names. Rabbits can learn to associate sounds with specific commands over time. This includes coming to an owner when you call its name. Rewarding a rabbit with treats, petting, or other consistent positive reinforcements will help it retain these commands in its memory.
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What games do bunnies like to play?

Rabbits like to hop around, play and forage. Scatter food around their secure run and let them search it out. Mix some yummy nuggets in with their feeding hay so they have to forage for them.
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Do bunnies like music?

Many rabbits love listening to music and some are even known to binky when their favorite tunes are on.
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Is it OK for a rabbit to eat cardboard?

As long as the cardboard has no coating or ink, it's non-toxic and safe for rabbits to chew on. However, even plain cardboard can be bad for rabbits' digestion if they consume too much. Excessive amounts of cardboard can cause intestinal blockages.
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How do you tell if your bunny likes you?

Here's how you can tell that your rabbit likes you:
  • Circling your feet.
  • Chinning.
  • Grooming you.
  • Flopping down close to you.
  • Binkies.
  • Sitting on your lap.
  • Coming over for pets.
  • Purring when you pet them.
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What smells do rabbits hate?

Rabbits have a strong sense of smell, which they use to find accessible food sources. You can take advantage of this trait by using scents they dislike, such as garlic, vinegar, chili powder, predator urine, sulfur, blood meal, chives, lavender, geraniums, and wax begonias.
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What are bunnies favorite color?

Offering red carpets, cushions, or blankets to your rabbit allows them to seek out this vibrational energy whenever they need it. In my work with rabbits and other animals, it's very evident that they love to lie on the red when they lack regular contact with the outdoors. In contrast to red, blue is cooling.
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What color do rabbits see?

Evidently, they can discriminate between the wavelengths we call "green" and "blue." Although rabbits may not perceive green and blue the way we do, they *can* tell them apart. This means they have limited color vision, probably conferred by two different categories of cone cells (blue and green).
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Do bunnies cry at night?

Do Rabbits Cry Tears? Rabbits do not produce tears when they cry. It's true that rabbits do have tear ducts in their bottom eyelids, and the tear ducts help to drain excess moisture from the eyes. However, there is no evidence to suggest that rabbits cry tears when they are hungry, scared, or in pain.
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Do rabbits like blankets?

Rabbits adore soft fabrics. Your pet will roll around in blankets and towels in your home. They love the softness and warmth provided by such materials. These soft furnishings provide all manner of comfort and entertainment to rabbits.
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Can bunnies play with toilet paper rolls?

Yes! One of the safest toys that your active rabbit can have is an empty toilet paper roll. You can stuff the toilet paper roll with hay to make your bunny even happier. This will definitely keep your pet happy and busy for hours while eating and chewing on the cardboard tube.
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Do rabbits like dog toys?

Small dog toys made of durable rubber (such as KONG toys) may also be chewed on safely by rabbits. It's important to note, though, that not all toys marketed for cats and dogs are safe for rabbits.
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