Behaviour

Do my rabbits need toys?

Rabbits need lots of exercise and they can get this if they have a large hutch and run (please visit our pages on a suitable environment for your rabbits for further information). As well as lots of space, rabbits need things to do, so they don’t get bored. They also need places to hide because they get scared easily. Toys and hiding places for rabbits are available from pet shops and pet supermarkets, and include things like large tubes and platforms to climb onto. Cardboard boxes and safe, untreated logs are also good for rabbits to explore.

Should I give my rabbits several different toys at the same time?

It’s better to rotate your rabbits’ toys, by offering different toys in different weeks. This way, you can make sure your rabbits stay stimulated. When a particular toy isn’t being used, this also gives you a good opportunity to clean it.

How can I let my rabbits dig without them escaping?

Rabbits love to dig, and a great way of letting them do this is to give them a planter filled with potting compost.

Because they like burrowing so much you should sink their run into the ground so that they can’t burrow out.

Can you train rabbits to use a litter tray?

Rabbits can be trained to use a litter tray. Put a litter tray where you want them to toilet and place some of their droppings in it. Use a non-clumping, non-toxic litter and offer a food reward, such as a small piece of a natural rabbit treat, each time your rabbit jumps into the tray and uses it.