How to Make a Pet Bunny Rabbit Toy

Bunny rabbits make great pets. A rabbit's small size and soft fur can delight even the most timid child. Caring for a bunny means attending to all the rabbit's needs. This includes the rabbit's need for mental and physical stimulation. Think about what bunnies like to do naturally. Use a rabbit's favorite activities as inspiration for creating toys any bunny will adore.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Pinecone
• Toilet paper holder
• Slinky
• Baby toy
• Straw
• Wicker basket
• Hay
• Shredded newspaper
• Shredded magazines
• Cardboard box

1. 

   Make a chew toy. Bunny rabbits like to chew on things. Chewing helps keep their teeth in good health as well. A bunny that has nothing to chew may choose to chew items you don't want gnawed on such as wire cables, wooden furniture or books. Wash a pinecone and remove any particles of dirt. Place the pinecone in the rabbit's cage or in a corner of the room where the bunny likes to play. And, don't throw out an old cardboard toilet paper holder. Fill it with bunny treats and let the rabbit gnaw on it.

2. 

   Make a game the bunny can play. Purchase a large slinky. The bunny will love pushing it back and forth with his nose. Wash old plastic baby toys in warm soapy water. Let the bunny play with the toy. Make sure the toy is made from nontoxic materials. Wrap bits of straw around a wooden ball. Push the ball in front of the bunny's nose and let her push it back to you.

3. Make a digging box for the bunny. Rabbits love to dig. Fill an old cardboard box with shredded newspaper or magazines. Wicker baskets can be used as well. Place the basket in a corner of the rabbit's cage. Poke a hole in one end of a large paper garbage bag. The hole should be just big enough for the rabbit to fit his nose through. Fill the bag with hay or shredded newspaper. Staple the other end of the bag. Place in the bunny's cage or favorite corner of a room if he has the run of the house.

4. Make a shredding toy for the rabbit. Instead of shredding papers for your bunny, let her do it herself. Cut an old box in half. Place several different kinds of papers on the bottom of the box. Use newspapers, magazines, junk mail, flyers or even old love letters cut in various sizes on the bottom of the box for the bunny to claw.

5. Give the bunny a place to play hide and seek. Bunnies like narrow spaces where they can pop in and out. Recycle or purchase a cardboard box large enough for the rabbit to fit in easily. Make sure the top of the box is securely attached to the rest of it. Carve out five holes in the box with a pair of scissors. Two of the holes should be large enough for the bunny to come in and out easily. The third should allow him to poke his nose or ears in.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have more than one bunny, make a toy for each bunny.

• Make sure to remove any small parts from objects you are using, such as little metal bits. The bunny may swallow the items.

References

• Bunny Rabbit Information Resource