Rabbits are extremely sociable and playful animals. For this reason, these sweet animals need attention, affection and environmental enrichment from their caregiver, in order to stay well stimulated and entertained. In this way, their correct well-being is guaranteed.
If you have decided to welcome a rabbit into your home and you don't know very well how to satisfy its play needs or you want to learn new ways to keep your furry one distracted, continue reading this article on our site, at the one in which we explain how to make homemade toys for rabbits, simple, made with recycled materials and with which your little one will have a great time.
Chew toy for rabbits
Rabbits are animals that love to eat vegetables, as it is one of the main foods in the diet of this animal. For this reason, a toy that offers him the possibility of chewing his favorite food will be perfect to keep your rabbit entertained and he althy. For this toy, you will need:
- Vegetables
- String
- Tweezers
Instructions
- First, you must wash and cut the vegetables. For example, you can use carrots, chard leaves, lettuce, arugula… Check the Fruits and vegetables recommended for rabbits.
- With the help of the tweezers, you must hang the vegetables along the rope.
- Tie the two ends of the string to an accessible area so your rabbit can discover it and reach the vegetables.
Hay Tube
Hay is essential in rabbit feeding. In fact, up to 80% of their diet should be hay. For this reason, a tube of hay can encourage your rabbit to eat part of its daily amount while having fun. Without a doubt, this is one of the best and easiest homemade toys for rabbits. To make this toy, you will need:
- Roll of toilet paper
- Two strings
- Scissors
- Hay
Instructions
- With the help of the scissors, you must make two small holes (through which a rope can pass), on one side of the roll. Be careful with the scissors, as you could inadvertently hurt yourself. And if you are a minor, ask an adult for help.
- You must insert each rope through one of the holes and tie a knot inside to prevent it from coming off.
- Fill into tube with hay. Discover the best hay for rabbits in this other article.
- Finally, hang the toy in an area accessible to your rabbit.
Rabbit tunnel
Many keepers include tunnels as one of the best toys for rabbits, since these animals love to run through them, hide and/or relax inside, where they are well protected. For this reason, we teach you how to make a homemade tunnel for rabbits very easily, because for this toy you will only need a medium empty box, such as a box of cereals.
Instructions
- You must open the box at both ends.
- Put the box on its side by the narrower sides.
- Crush the box carefully, avoiding it breaking, so that two folds are formed on the wide sides, thus giving it shape tunnel.
- Lastly, tuck in the folds at the ends of the box. This way you will get a perfect and totally safe tunnel for rabbits.
To better see the step by step of this homemade toy for rabbits and the two previous ones, don't miss this video.
Dig Box
Rabbits love to dig, because in their natural habitat these animals live in burrows that they create with their strong legs. To satisfy this need that your rabbit has, as well as to offer him moments of fun in which his curiosity and desire to explore are encouraged, we invite you to try making this toy. To make this homemade rabbit toy you will need:
- A big box
- Recycled paper
- Vegetables
- Scissors
Instructions
- With the help of scissors, you must cut the top of the box and also open a hole through which your rabbit can access inside. Be careful, as you could cut yourself with the scissors. Also, if you are a minor, you should ask an adult for help.
- Next, with your hands (or if necessary, with scissors), cut several pieces of paper into different uneven pieces. They should not be too small to avoid being swallowed. Then crumple them up.
- Put the crumpled papers inside the box.
- Finally, wash and cut the vegetables you have chosen and add theminside the box mixed and hidden between the paper. In this way, your rabbit will have to access the box, explore inside and stir with its paws to find the food.
Homemade rabbit food dispenser
In order to offer your rabbit a challenge that keeps him distracted and mentally stimulated, we propose the following toy, with which you can hide food inside so that he tries to get it out. For this dispenser, you will need:
- Roll of toilet paper
- Vegetables and/or pellet treats
- Scissors
Instructions
- Wash and cut vegetables into small pieces.
- With the help of the scissors, cut small holes in the paper roll through which the pieces of food can come out without much difficulty (to start). If you make this game for rabbits too hard, your animal will quickly get frustrated by not getting the treats.
- Next, you must close the roll by folding down both ends, so that there is a concave shape and from which it cannot come off food.
- Add the vegetables inside the roll by opening one end and closing it again.
Go ahead with all these games for rabbits and have a fun time both making the toys and playing with your animal afterwards. Don't forget to leave your comment to tell us which one your furry liked the most!
