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Boredom Busters

Bored bunnies are much more likely to be mischievous. They like to explore. So if the underside of the couch, or the hanging electrical cords are not on bunny's approved list, he'll need something acceptable to inspect. Providing a wide variety of stimulating activities will go a long way to keeping bunny away from areas you want him to avoid. Cardboard boxes and tunnels, hidey areas, hay wheels, wicker balls, seagrass mats, willow baskets, timothy hay cubes, empty TP or paper towel tubes stuffed with hay... are all great options for keeping bunny busy. Most of the items pictured here are consumable. Expect your bunny to gradually eat or destroy the mats, cardboard, & balls. Don't let the plastic be consumed, though.

Hard plastic baby toys are fun.

Sea grass mats will be torn and chewed.

Fancy cardboard castles are great. But plain cardboard boxes work just as well.

Plastic tunnels can be fun -- just watch for excess chewing since the plastic is thin.

Wicker ball

Hay wheels can provide interest just like the paper towel tubes stuffed with hay. Just don't use them as the primary method for providing hay. The effort required is too much for them to get enough hay, but can make a great boredom buster.

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Timothy Cubes can keep bunny busy. They are not a substitute for the full strands of hay needed daily. Avoid the alfalfa cubes if your rabbit is over 6 months of age. Some cubes sold have added junk ingredients. Check the label for those that list hay as the only ingredient.

Pack cardboard TP or paper towel tubes with hay OR just leave them empty.

Free is always good! Any ol' plain cardboard box can be made into a fun activity for bunny.