Toys For Rabbits
Just like a dog, a cat, or a child, rabbits love to play. They
need mental, physical, and social stimulation just like any
other pet does. A rabbit cooped up in a cage all the time with
nothing to do is a bored rabbit. Some breeds in particular are
apt to get bored. These include Tans, Checkered Giants, and
Britannia Petites, among others.
Toys keep your rabbit from being bored, and they also keep its
mind sharp. Toys that make your rabbit think are the best. Some
parrot toys are exellent because they are designed to keep a
parrot thinking, which keeps it from being bored.
Toys keep a rabbit active, which in turn keeps it in good
physical condition. This promotes health and vigor which can
lead to a longer lifespan foryour bunny.
If you use toys to play with your bunny, your bunny will
associate fun with you. This will cause it to bond more closely
with you. Try rolling a ball toward it and watch how it will
curiously approach the ball.
When choosing a toy, make sure that there are no chemically
treated pieces that could harm your bunny. Avoid painted toys as
they may be toxic. Dye is okay so long as it is natural dye such
a food colouring. Anything safe for parrots is usually safe for
rabbits. Rabbits love to chew, so blocks of wood are great.
String a bell to the top of the cage, and your bunny may soon be
reaching up to ring it with its nose. Experiment and see what
your rabbit likes. Every rabbit, like every human, has its own
preferences.
Rabbits also love to play games without toys. I have had rabbits
who learned how to play tag. I would get down on my hands and
knees and crawl after them. They would run, and when I tagged
them, they knew they were "it." They would then come chasing
after me until they tagged me. Rabbits are also good at
hide-and-seek. They love to hide and be found. Just make sure to
keep track of where your rabbit is so that it does not hide too
well and get lost!