Rabbits are full of energy and need plenty of space to run and play. If you house your rabbit in a
pen or a cage, be sure to allow her time out every day for recreation. Your bunny will be so
much happier—and you’ll enjoy her so much more. Bunnies are amazing athletes. They may
race around a room doing “Bunny-500s,” turn 180-degrees in mid-air, or kick up their heels in
little bunny dances known as “binkies.”
Most rabbits don’t like to be picked up or carried
and prefer to have their people get down on the
floor to play or snuggle. Most love to have their
noses or jowls rubbed and will tooth-purr with
delight.
A bored bunny can get into all kinds of mischief.
Ward off trouble with a judicious selection of toys.
Different bunnies have different play styles—some
like to toss and fling things; others like to chew and
dig. As you get to know your bunny, you’ll
discover her preferences.
Cardboard “Cottontail Cottages” are a great favorite with many bunnies, who enjoy exploring the
different levels and peeking out the windows. The diggers and chewers can have endless fun
tearing out the floors and making new windows!
Hard plastic baby toys make terrific bunny toys. Toss a set
of plastic keys toward your bunny and see what she does!
Or build a tower of stackable plastic baby cups for your
bunny to knock over and fling around.
Willow balls or baskets and twigs from untreated apple
trees provide great entertainment for chewers, as do empty
toilet-paper or paper-towel rolls filled with hay.
House rabbits do not need to go outside for
recreation, and it’s generally not a good idea to
take them out. Bunnies taken outside have
choked on leashes and burrowed under pens;
they’re vulnerable to fleas, mites, parasites, and
pesticides. If you do take them out, make sure
they’re in a confined space, protected from
predators—and always strictly supervised.
Consult a veterinarian before applying any flea
and tick treatment, and never use Frontline.