I have a house rabbit, and he is eating everything, any help?

Question

Toys and distractions doesnt seem to work! He is a male rabbit of 7 months old, he loves carpet and electrical wires,!!!l

Answer 1

I used to have a rabbit in my house while their cute and adorable, their not practical pets to have in the house. No matter what you do they will always chew on anything and everything. You might want to get a cage and when your not around to play with him put him in his cage. If you don't keep an eye on your bunny he will be into everything. Good Luck!

Answer 2

Unfortunately this is just the way with some rabbits - I have a mix of chewers and non-chewers.

You can get around the problem with the wires by using cable protectors which you can get from a hardware store, making sure that they are behind furniture or out of reach.

The carpet is more of a problem. It's possible that neutering could help prevent chewing generally, if he is not already done. This could also be a boredom issue. Make sure he has plenty of toys to play with and, when he starts chewing, distract him with a toy instead. There are lots of cheap toys you can make yourself - for example see http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/care/budgettoys.asp

If none of these things work then there are further ideas on the Houserabbit Society website here http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/chewing.html

Answer 3

I have had hundreds of rabbits, as I did rabbit rescue for years. I would think that he needs a mate.But do have him doctored first obviously,I'm sure he will then be so interested in her,he will completely forget about the electrical wires and anything else for that matter.Two's company, always remember that, and honestly two can live as cheap as one,because they don't eat out of boredom.He will (like most males,be much happier in his temperament as well. They can share the same hutch,if that's where is sleeps and are company for each other when your now around. One should always put yourself in the place of any animal you might have, and think how you would be on your own.
If you do decide to get another rabbit,after he has be doctored,you must keep them apart for a couple of weeks this is to make sure his sperm is not still fertile.

Answer 4

You Have to make the house rabbit proof and have a large cage for him and only let him out when you can supervise him.
If he has not been castrated then this might help to calm him down.
Electrical wires need to be put into trunking so he can't chew them also telephone cables. Carpet needs to fasted down so that he can't get to the edge. Wallpaper that is peeling slightly should be glued down so that he can't chew it.
Good luck with this.

Answer 5

Not being able to eat UNLIMITED amounts of hay would be the first thing that I would change. Kaytee sells pretty good quality and is actually better than horse hay because it is pesticide free where not all horse hay is, You can also order hay online in boxes and mini bales if you are in an area that does not have a pet co or pet smart that sell hay in bags. Timothy, Orchard grass and Bermuda hays are all good. After you have done this, find other things for him to chew on, willow is good, find some willow and cue some fresh willow, branches and all. hose it off and let it dry for a few days. bunnies loove willow. Give you bun an old phone book and let him tear it up, use cardboard boxes and make play tunnels that he can dig and chew on.

Answer 6

Rabbits like some other rodents front teeth will grow continually. It is vitally important the they have things available on which they can grind their teeth down. You shouldn't allow him as much freedom as you are if he is running freely continually. Limit his outings and put things in the his confirmed area that are acceptable for him to chew on which will help him deal with his ever growing teeth. Check with a feed store or "informed"?? pet shop for the kinds of things he need to grind those teeth. Maybe a piece of driftwood in addition to the regular rabbit foods.

Answer 7

get trunking and cover up the wires before he electrocutes himself. Not sure about the carpets though.
Maybe it would be best if he was in a pen or run when you're out and only allowed free roam when you're there to supervise.

As well as toys, make sure your bunny has a block of wood to gnaw on to keep his teeth down.

Answer 8

is he neutered? they may calm down a little once neutered. and ignore all the people saying keep them outdoors. a rabbit would much rather stay indoors and have your company than be treated like, unfortunately, so many bunnies who get a stroke once a week in their tiny cage in the back garden. out of sight, out of mind. my bun loves the run of the house, he's litter trained, and he has a massive cage i built for him. try building him one of these: www.cavycages.com - they are great and my bun often stays in there even when he's on free time.

despite this, my bun still chews, they just do. so try diverting him. if he chews books, lay a few out you don't mind him chewing (yellow pages!) and do make sure you cover wires. i have to go buy a new phone charger myself this week!

Answer 9

try diluting some hot hot sauce with water and puting it on some of the things he is chewing on like the electrical wires, i'm not sure about the carpet though. You could buy a special leash for him and take him outside to see if he will get that out of his system there.

Answer 10

Keep him away from the cords and carpet. He might be teething so I would buy a rubber toy and a block of wood made for bunnies and put that in a pen with him. It could also be because he is a buck, he might be starting to be aggresive.