The Bunny Chat Thread - For Bunny Owners

[EverythingDucks]

The playpen will be about 8 feet long and I'm going to open it up to block off the living room (unless he's under supervision)

 

[EverythingDucks]

I'm trying to figure out how to best bunny proof our house. Here's some things in the rooms he'll be in (I'm saying he because I'm thinking I'll foster this one that's male)

I could probably use some clear tape on the bottoms of chairs and tables but I'm not sure about other things.

(Sunroom)

(Lots of these)

(This is in the living room so he'll be under supervision)

(Also in the living room)

This is in the entry way so he won't be in this area much but it looks like something a rabbit would chew)

(This is towards the back of the sunroom under the tv)

Any ideas on how to bunny proof?
I know a lot of people use NIC grids to keep them from chewing baseboards, tape for table legs and chairs, cable covers for wires and cords, those clear plastic coner cover things, and put up plants and non durable baskets.
Would that work?
I'm not sure how to bunny proof the couch in the sunroom though..

 

[EverythingDucks]

I'm thinking maybe just use some NIC grids for the couch in the sunroom. Do ya'll think that'll work?

 

[Compost King]

Its not finished yet but the Rabbit Pen is rabbit proof. So I have been giving the 2 rabbits a chance to take turns hopping around in the enclosure. Predators can still get in so I have to put them in their cages at night. I have one little problem though. I just got done collecting seeds of a Carolina Reaper, then I grated the Pepper skin in a cheese grater to make a small meal (my face is still on fire from eating it) and I realized it was time to switch the rabbits but I can not touch them. I have hot pepper juice all over my hands and it doesn't wash off easily. Unlike birds Rabbits can probably feel the heat and touching them could cause some serious problems I assume. Guess I will use some some to degreaser and one of those green pads and scrub my hands for a while. Oh yeah and I have an itch around one of my eyes lol. Imagine if I had grated the seeds too where most of the heat is. This pepper is pure Chemical Warfare! Anyways this is all fun to me but I do need to move this rabbit without touching it. I might enjoy this extreme heat but for all I know it could kill a rabbit.

 

[igorsMistress]

Has anyone tried the meadow hay balls from walmart? I bought some for my buns and they have fun rolling them all over and nibbling on them.

 

[Compost King]

Has anyone tried the meadow hay balls from walmart? I bought some for my buns and they have fun rolling them all over and nibbling on them.

Never heard of it, going to look it up and see if its something I might get for my rabbits

 

[igorsMistress]

Never heard of it, going to look it up and see if its something I might get for my rabbits

This is what I bought. I don't buy colored wood sticks or treats that are processed to look like fruit loops and such. BTW I highly recommend Oxbow feed. My buns will often eat it first in the evening over fresh greens.

 

[Compost King]

I tried Giving my rabbits the plants that the wild rabbits around here eat first and they rejected them. I believe that plant is called water pepper. They love the Plantains, grass and BlackBerry greens. I have yet to buy hay for them but I want to. Need to find someone selling bales on craigslist.

 

[EverythingDucks]

I've seen people buy just a box of spring mix for their buns every week. Does anyone here do that?
I'm looking a an easy way to get fresh greens every week for the foster bunny. We usually don't have a whole lot of veggies. Is there any way to order them and have it delivered weekly or something?

 

[FortCluck]

Has anyone tried the meadow hay balls from walmart? I bought some for my buns and they have fun rolling them all over and nibbling on them.

What do they look like? I don’t think I’ve ever seen them