hi, i would like to ask about my rabbit.?

Question

i was wondering if there are any games or little amuzing things i could do wih my rabbit. i've tryied looking online and i found a few ideas but i was thinking if there were some idea's anyone could give me for him to do at night on his own to keep him amuse? also, i know he is a boy but i would like to know at what age he'll start spraying? also i would like to know about competions if that is possible but i don't mind about this part of my question, but thank you very much. :)

Answer 1

You can set up some little jumps/fences for him and put carrot slices after each fence.

Answer 2

Here are some rabbit toy ideas:
*Golf ball
*toilet paper roll
*Paper towel roll
*macaroni&cheese boxes (hay stuffed inside is extra bonus)
*empty soup cans

Regarding spraying: Some bucks will be very persistent sprayers, others wont spray much at all. Each rabbit is different. The usual age that they will start spraying is around 6 months when they become mature.

Regarding competitions: I would first check with your local 4h office and get involved with them. You do not have to have a pedigree to show a rabbit. We have one ourselves that we bought for $5 has no pedigree and has actually won best of breed before. Your rabbit should conform to standards published by the ARBA for the breed you have. The ARBA website will also list shows in your area. You may want to visit a show before you try entering one.

Answer 3

A cardboard roll filled with hay, a branch from an apple tree, a bunch of keys, a cuddly toy, a carboard box to jump on and nibble. These will keep him occupied. Male rabbits will start to mature around 3 months. You will notice if you turn him on his back if his bits have dropped.He will need neutering otherwise he will start spraying and become a bit aggressive and territorial. Also get him a partner, he will be less destructive if here is another ( Female neutered)bun to distract him. Entering him in competitions is ok if he is a pedigree, and being able to be handled well. Travelling can cause upset. Good luck and hope this helps.

Answer 4

The more time you spend with him, the more he'll get to know and trust you. Just always remember that rabbits are very sensitive and feel vulnerable, and as a result want to be very aware of their surroundings. Just lay on the ground for a minute and look at the world from their eyes, and you'll understand better why they're so sensitive and a little insecure - everything looks so big from their viewpoint!

The very best way to get closer to your bunn is to sit on the floor/ground while you let him explore, and he'll eventually come and explore you - and have some food with you, so that when he approaches you, you can show him that you're his friend with this food - a little slice of carrot, or apple, or banana. But don't try to force him, wait until he approaches you. Another thing you can try is laying on your stomach ... when we do this, our bunn comes right up to my face and sits on the floor in front of me. But this will only happen when they've had plenty of hours and days to explore first! The longer you have him in your company, the more he will become familiar with your room, and then will settle down, sit down and relax, and then you can pet him. Another tip, keep things the same around your room, so that he doesn't have to begin her explorations from scratch every time. Bunnies need their areas to be the same every day ... this is how they feel safest and become calmest and more interested in you.

Here's a few excellent articles on rabbit care, behaviour and communication -
http://www.muridae.com/rabbits/rabbittalk.html - this one is SO good - how to translate bunny behaviour and language!
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmVwuwYeeKDZ58Zd.L169SLsy6IX?qid=20060725170557AAUOWsu
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a/?once=true&
http://www.tagyerit.com/hopline/cold.htm
http://www.rabbit.org/
http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunnyhouserabbits.html - this is my site - please have a browse and enjoy!

Answer 5

In the wild, rabbits use the night for feeding, meeting the clan, and mating. I can think of no way to `amuse` a rabbit other than to allow it a little safe nocturnal browsing, perhaps in a enclosed garden, or run. Shelter from rain is important. Pet shows are commonly found at county shows, or fetes. Ask at your pet shop, they should know something of the local `fur and feather ` events.

Answer 6

Toilet roll stuffed with hay, a cuddly toy, lots of bedding - I use straw and a little bit of newspaper ripped into strips, my bun happily spends hours throwing the bits of newspaper around and rearranging her hutch. Also, something to chew on slowly would occupy him and also keep his teeth clean - pet shops sell dried sweetcorn cobs or muesli sticks which will take him a while to get through and keep him busy.

I can't answer the other Q's sorry as my bunny is a girl and I've not tried to show her. Rabbits are great pets though, I love mine to bits!

Answer 7

I've had 3 rabbit and I can say they were the best pets I have ever had. As for playing games with them I don't know of any. I would just take the litte guys out of the cage and let them run around the back yard. Watching them was relaxing for me. Other than that they keep them self entertained.

Answer 8

Here are some good sites for you to read. Male rabbits will start spraying about 4-5 months old is when they hit puberty. They will be much happier if fixed.

Answer 9

I've had six rabbits and they slept at night but, if you give them a stuffed toy it should keep them occupied. As for the spraying it should start real soon depending on how old he is. Anywhere from 6mos old - 1yr. As for competitions check your local newspaper and the internet. That's all I really have. I hope this helps.

Answer 10

You can buy bundles of sticks for him to chew, twig or wicker balls to chew and throw. a used toiet roll filled with fresh hay. wooden toys are great because they keep them occupied and keep their teeth from growing too long. Spraying will start when he reaches maturity. if he is neautered he shouldn't do it. Visit this website for good info: www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk or google The House Rabbit Society for good informed advice This book is also good The Rabbit Whisperer, by Ingrid Tarrant.

Answer 11

rabbits do tend to sleep in the night, like humans, so why do you need to keep him amused at night?
still, rabbits love cardboard boxes, they chew them and nibble them until there is no box left!!! also i bought my rabbit a ball, 'coz i saw a rabbit playing with one like a football when i dropped my rabbit off at the 'kennels' (dont know what they are called for rabbits) my rabbit never actualy played with the ball, but yours might enjoy it. if you are going to get a ball, then it has to be like a very small beachball size.
good luck!!!