My rabbit is bored and I don't know what to do to keep him interested I have quite a big cage and he gets exercise every weekend and one day a week, but it still doesn't keep him interested. Can I put anything in his cage like paper or anything? Please help!
2006-12-04 07:53:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
First off he needs a lot more time out of his cage. According the the House Rabbit Society, he should get about 30 hours/week of exercise time. We find that ours love to play and run around outside their room - just rabbit proof it first. We give them plenty of toys and boxes to chew and toss. If we sit on the floor, ours will come to us and explore, sniff, lick, and hop up and down.
Inside his cage he should have some toys - ours love the empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls to chew and toss. Even newspaper can be fun to shred and chew. His cage should be large enough to hold a litter box, a nest box (so he can hide), food and water bowls, and toys. He should be able to stand up on his hind legs without his ears touching the top. We find that a dog exercise pen (at least 36" high) is a great solution.
He might light a friend, but be sure you get him neutered first. If there is a rescue nearby, you can call and arrange for him to go and meet some bunnies so he can pick his friend. Rabbits are social creatures but don't like all bunnies, so letting him pick his friend is a good way to go.
2006-12-04 09:12:09 · answer #1 · answered by Martha G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He should have time outside of his cage EVERY DAY, not just at weekends and one day a week! No wonder he's bored. When I had a rabbit, the hutch was on the lawn, surrounded by a huge length of chichen-wire so she could run around freely (I put her in her hutch only at night and when nobody was at home to keep an eye on her). It also included an area of bedding where she dug a burrow - she was only about 3 months old when she started that! Rabbits are not mean to be caged all the time! Giving him some company would probably help though, they usually get on very well with guinea-pigs. Check with your local pet-shop - they'll be able to advise.
2006-12-04 08:06:19 · answer #2 · answered by Melanie D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good way to prevent boredeom is to get a neutered partner from a rescue centre who will bond them to ensure they get on well. Make sure you hutch is 5' x 2' minimum and a run 6'x 3' minimum. If you can better these sizes, do.Get some toys, loo rolls stuffed with hay, a bunch of keys, wicker baskets and cardborard boxes for him to hide in and jump on. A friend will occupy him with grooming, chasing and playing. Together with the toys, your bunny wil be much happier. Aim to get them out at least 2 hours every day on the days you have less time and more on the weekends.
2006-12-04 08:13:49 · answer #3 · answered by india 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 22:45:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can litter box train him so that he'll only use the box, and that way it's possible for you to let him out to run around when you're at home. My bunny does, and she only uses the box for her necessities. You will, however, have to make sure he doesn't chew what he shouldn't, bunnies are notorious for chewing through cords, carpet, etc.
You can also get him some toys... my rabbit has some that she tosses around her cage, and she loves to chew empty toilet tissue rolls. It doesn't hurt her to chew cardboard and it keeps her busy.
Bunnies are very intelligent creatures... if you try to liven up his habitat he'll take to it.
Good luck!
BTW, what kind of rabbit do you have? What's his name? Mine is a mini-rex named Siwa. :)
2006-12-04 08:03:31 · answer #5 · answered by lachicadecafe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him out of the cage would you like to be caged for hours on end.
2006-12-06 04:52:25 · answer #6 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-01 05:51:30 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your rabbit will continue to be bored until you get him/her a playmate. They are extremely social animals & get very bored when on their own. When choosing a mate for your bunny though you will need to be careful if you don't want them to breed. Check with your vet what sex mate is best to get & whether they need to be neutered/spayed.
2006-12-05 02:09:45 · answer #8 · answered by EmmaB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits like paper bags, straw broom heads, baby keys, phone books, wood parrot toys. You can find many more items on http://www.rabbit.org
2006-12-04 08:01:53 · answer #9 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would probably help if you get another one. My cousin has bunnies, and she tryed keeping them seperate then tryed keeping them together. They seem healthyer when with at least another bunny. And that way they can play with each other when ever they feel like it.
2006-12-04 08:01:26 · answer #10 · answered by Meagan B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋