I feed my rabbit every other day. But when I go outside to feed him h has flipped over his food bowl and the food is everywhere. I tried feeding him every day, but he did the same thing. I don't think I feed him too much and I try leaving the food bowl where he flipped it over to but he keeps moving it!
2006-07-08 04:33:02 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
use some string or wire to "tie" the bowl in place... If that doesn't work get out the crock pot and ask about a good rabbit recipe...
2006-07-08 04:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by alaskanecho 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Rabbits are fairly heavy, have strong, kicking back legs and do a lot of jumping about etc. A metal bowl, with a rubber bottom, with sides that slope outwards might help. When the rabbit stands or jumps on the edge of it his feet will slip off it instead of flipping it. The rubber stops it sliding as well. It's also pretty hard (and unpleasant) to bite and pick up.
2016-03-15 21:33:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Sometimes my rabbits flip out their food to get at their favourite part of the rabbit mix and also to play with the bowl. Best to use a bowl that attaches to the side of the hutch and as they are very curious little animals, something to play with like an empty small bowl or a section of pipe that they can go through. I found my wee girl rabbit trying to take one of my shoes into the hutch to nest with and the shoe was bigger than she was. Very affectionate rabbits and when asked for kisses, they lick our faces. We have 3.
2006-07-08 04:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by Rachael G 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Rabbits like to chew on things and that includes the bowl. A heavy crock will work better than a plastic bowl, but a rabbit can still turn over a somewhat heavy crock. I suggest a J - feeder. It attaches to the side of the cage. You have to cut a hole in the cage for the mouth of the feeder to fit through with wire cutters, but it is much easier to feed with and with the wire mesh in the bottom of it, it sifts out the fines/dust too. There are also some plastic feeder bowls that screw onto the side of the cage, but I like the J-feeders best. The plastic bowls that screw on are mainly used for rabbit shows. Here are some websites you can order from:
www.damars.com
www.klubertanz.com
www.kwcages.com
www.bassequipment.com
I've used metal J-feeders for years. They work great.
Hope the info helps!
2006-07-10 11:45:03 · answer #4 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have had a lot of animals including animals that flip their food bowl, even my dogs do it sometimes. Your bunny is probably bored, Start taking it out to play at least twice a day. Also it may be to hard for the bunny to get the food out. Try one up on the cage wall.
2006-07-08 04:38:58 · answer #5 · answered by betty 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bring him inside where he belongs, he is bored and playing with it. Does he have any toys? A friend? Rabbits are amazing pets when brought into the house. The more time you spend with him, the more he will amaze you. Please consider that for his safety and sanity. By the way, why are you feeding him only every other day? They should get pellets and greens twice a day. If you only see your rabbit outside once every 2 days, please consider giving him to someone that will treat him like a pet.
What is the greatest outdoor risk for rabbits?
The greatest threat is attack by predators. These occur primarily at night, but can also happen occasionally in the daytime. Hutches or cages do not provide enough protection to make it safe to leave the rabbit outdoors 24 hours a day. The House Rabbit Society receives many calls every week from baffled people whose rabbit died during the night while confined in a hutch. "I don't understand Ñ the hutch wasn't even unlocked, and the rabbit didn't have a mark on him. What happened?" With her acute vision, hearing, and smell, a rabbit can sense the presence of a predator such as a raccoon even in your neighbor's yard. She may panic and injure herself, or she may die of shock.
Why is it important to provide toys?
Mental stimulation. Without challenging activities to occupy your rabbit when you're not home, your rabbit, especially a solitary rabbit, will get bored. This could lead to depression and/or excessive destruction. The creative use of toys can extend your rabbit's life by keeping him interested in his surroundings, by giving him the freedom to interact with those surroundings, and by allowing him to constantly learn and grow.
2006-07-08 13:31:16 · answer #6 · answered by Nostril_B 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
My rabbit does the same thing. Even when I attach his food dish to the wall of his cage, he still flips it over.My thoughts are that he either:
*Doesn't like the food dish because it is too high, too low,does not have a large enough lip for him to get food out of it
*Doesn't like where the food dish is
*Likes to eat his food off of the ground, or
*He needs something to play with
If I were you, I'd secure the dish to the side of his pen/ cage/ area and give him a stick to chew on. ^-^
2006-07-08 04:44:01 · answer #7 · answered by bunnygirlgreen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think about it. Do all rabbits eat out of a bowl?
2006-07-08 04:36:28 · answer #8 · answered by proud of it 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My rabbit used to do the same thing. Don't worry about it. It's his room and he should be able to be messy if he want to. He is probably bored...try offering him some time out of his cage. And, some toys would help to.
2006-07-08 04:51:00 · answer #9 · answered by The Nanster 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My bunny is indoors and we love and play with her everyday and she still flips her bowl, when it seems to me all the yummier parts are gone and just pellets are left.
I do worry that she is bored while we are gone all day and have thought about getting a playmate, but I'm worried this will change her really friendly docile personality. Anyone have any insight?
2017-01-31 06:37:21 · answer #10 · answered by Kellie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋