why do bunny's tip over their Dishes in the cage?

Question

Me and My Boyfriend Bought this bunny she's 10 weeks old and the previous owner who had her first had 4 dogs and had this bunny outside in a cage with nothing but the bunny what should I do she tips over anything that has a dish how do I get one that can be attached to the wire cage or should I get a new cage and see how she acts in the new one. Let me know thanks so much.

Lora

Answer 1

Bunnies tip their dishes because they can. Imagine being locked in a cage that is only a little bigger than you are with nothing to do and nobody to play with. You better get a good book and read up on rabbits and the care they need. Yes you can get dishes that fasten to the cage and water bottles that fasten on the outside so the bunny can't chew it up but they need more in their lives than just food and water. They are a lot of fun and can be very sweet pets but they were born to chew and will do so on all the wrong things so get yourself educated for the bunnies sake.

Answer 2

WHY RABBITS DO THAT , I DONT KNOW BUT IF YOU GET A METAL CONTAINER ABOUT THE SIZE YOU NEED MAKE A COUPLE OF HOLES A FEW INCHES APART IN THE METAL AND WIRE THE CAN TO THE CAGE. RABBITS SHOULD BE RAISED OFF THE GROUND WITH A RUN AND ALSO ADJOINING AREA TO KEEP THEM OUT OF THE RAIN AND COLD. WHEN BREEDING YOUR RABBITS ALWAYS BRING THE FEMALE TO THE MALE OTHERWISE THE MALE WILL BE IN NEW SURROUNDINGS AND BE GAWKING AROUND INSTEAD OF BREEDING. AS FOR THE WATER DO THE SAME THING AS FOR THE PELLETS. LOCATING THEM SO THE WATER DOESNT SPLASH AND SOAK THE PELLETS. I THINK THERE ARE WATER FEEDERS THAT CAN SIT OUTSIDE THE PEN TOO AND ATTACH TO THE WIRE. A PET SUPPLY PLACE MAY HAVE THE IDEAL SET UP FOR RABBITS. MAYBE A FARMERS EXCHANGE MIGHT HAVE SOME RABBIT RAISING EQUIPMENT TRY TO FIND A BOOK AT THE LIBRARY AND IT WILL SHOW EVERYTHING NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN YOUR BUNNY.

Answer 3

I used to have a bunny and she used to do that . Until, I bought heavy ceramic bowls at the pet store. If this doesn't work you might want to buy the dishes that attach to the cage. This might mean you'll have to buy a new cage to go with it.

A reason your bunny tips the bowl is confinement. Let your rabbit out of the cage for a little while. It needs exercise.

Answer 4

You can either get one that attaches to the side of the cage, or even better, buy one that has sides that slope outwards.
I have a couple "flinging" bunnies and they just can't get a grip on these to toss them around - and there's a LOT of teeth marks from them trying!
Here is a link for a picture of one: http://www.thebunnybasics.com/products/1871.html
although I think I bought mine (which are plastic) at a local store (WalMart or the like).
If you're looking for a good place to get the kind that attach to a pen, you could try this company; they have quite a few different styles: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/General.cfm?N=2007&gid=581

Answer 5

Bunnies like to throw things.
You can get tip-proof dishes at the pet store. They come in all sizes. I'm not sure fastening it to the side would solve the problem, as the bunny might still grab it and dump it.

Answer 6

She is BORED. Let her out to play once in awhile. Put some toys in her cage and change them every few days to keep her entertained. Google bunny safe toys for LOTS of ideas.
Build her a playpen in the backyard and take her out to nibble on the grass every few days. She will be SO happy!

Answer 7

At 10 weeks, the rabbit should be feeding from its mother milk. Maybe thats why it tips its bowl over. I have attached some info over hope it helps.

Answer 8

I would get the one that attaches to the cage because it wont spill over & if you get it dishes its gonna keep spilling over & you will need to refill the water over & over, but the one that attaches to the wire. It can tip over it

Answer 9

they aren't hungry