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• Method 1 of 3: Make digging and burial toys
• Method 2 of 3: Make toys to gnaw on
• Method 3 of 3: Make toys to shred
• Warnings

Rabbits are curious animals that need toys to challenge and entertain themselves. You can buy toys at the pet store, but you can just as easily make your own for free. You will want to make sure that the toys you give your rabbit satisfy his expressive needs, such as digging or gnawing, but with a little creativity you can give your rabbit everything he needs.

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Method 1 of 3: Make digging and burial toys

1. Make a bucket. Rabbits are naturally diggers, and when kept in captivity they must be able to indulge in these ingrained digging instincts. You can easily make a box for your rabbit that can make him feel like he's digging in the wild.
   • Find a large box. It may be a tall cardboard box if you have no other options, but an old trash can or litter box will last longer.
   • Fill the bin with hay. If you don't have hay, or don't want to have hay in the house, you can tear up a newspaper or magazines instead.
   • If you don't mind your rabbit getting a little dirty, you can also fill a flower pot or a litter box with clean potting compost. Just be careful where you put this box, as digging your rabbit can cause soil to spread all over the room.
   • Provide your rabbit with a litter box with clean, kid-friendly sand. However, as with the floor litter box, this box can also make a mess if your rabbit is playing in it in a carpeted room.
   • If your rabbit often digs in the carpet in a particular area of ​​your house, it is helpful to place the bucket in that area until your rabbit is used to using the bucket as an outlet for their digging needs.
2. Create a tunnel. In the wild, rabbits like to dig tunnels underground. If you make an artificial tunnel for your rabbit, he will probably like it right away.
   • Buy a cardboard concrete tube. You should be able to find these at most hardware stores, and they are usually inexpensive. If you can't find a cardboard concrete tube, use a long, narrow cardboard box.
   • Fill one end of the tube (or box) with wads of newspaper. Your rabbit will either hide in the tube, or tear the papers up and into it dig, making him feel like he's digging tunnels in the wild.
3. Place something for the rabbit to scratch. If your rabbit digs a lot in the carpet, you can put a turf on the floor. It gives your rabbit a chance to scratch and digwithout damaging the carpet or floor in your home.
   • Lay out a pile of fleece blankets for your rabbit to dig in and bury. He'll love to scratch the fluffy blankets, and the fibers on fleece are short enough that they won't cause digestive problems if your rabbit swallows some of the fluff.
   • You can also distribute old magazines for scratching. Just make sure your rabbit does not eat the paper and make sure there are no staples in the back that could injure your pet.

Method 2 of 3: Make toys to gnaw on

1. Give your rabbit pine cones. Untreated woods such as pine cones are great chew toys for rabbits. Rabbits need to be able to gnaw on wooden objects to wear down their teeth, and pinecones are easy to find. You can find pine cones in the woods for free, or cheaply at most pet stores. It's a good idea to put forest pine cones in the oven to get rid of any insects that may have made their home.
2. Chop a tree branch for your rabbit. Rabbits like fresh, untreated wood. Apple wood is a particular favorite among rabbits. If you have an apple tree at your disposal, break off a branch for your rabbit and let him gnaw on it to his heart's content.
3. Give your rabbit old toys. If you, or someone you know, have children who have grown too old for their toys, some of those toys may be suitable for playful rabbits. A hard plastic teether is an excellent, durable chew toy for a rabbit and can give him hours of fun.
   • Make sure the toys do not have small parts, such as eyes or nose cups, that can be swallowed and cause an intestinal blockage.

Method 3 of 3: Make toys to shred

1. Give your rabbit an old towel. Some rabbits enjoy shredding textiles, while others enjoy bundling and sorting textiles. An old towel or a pair of washcloths will give your rabbit an opportunity to bundle and tear as much as he likes. Just make sure that your rabbit does not eat the substance, as this can make him sick or suffocate.
2. Have your rabbit tear up an old telephone directory. Once you've removed the front and back of a phone book, your rabbit can tear, bundle, and sort pieces of phone book paper. However, rabbits should only play with phone books under adult supervision because you want to make sure he doesn't eat any of the adhesive on the back of the phone book.
3. Make a toy from a cardboard tube. Empty toilet paper or paper towels can be perfect toys for rabbits. It's soft enough to tear easily, but thick enough to withstand some resistance. For even better results, you can fill a toilet paper roll with hay or shredded paper and hide treats in the middle. Your rabbit will tear and pull, eventually finding a reward in the middle!

Warnings

• Don't let your rabbit chew on wires.
• Do not give your rabbit toys with sharp edges.
• Be careful with the food you put into toys - check online or ask an expert for information about food that is safe for rabbits.
• Be careful not to swallow paper, especially paper with printing ink on it.
• Do not give your rabbit toys that can harm him if he chews on them.