The bunny challenge step two exercise post 2

This post is addressing the daily task of keeping our little nibblers occupied. In the wild, rabbits can run up to 5 miles a day!   It is essential in keeping a rabbit fit and healthy to have access to an exercise run . This is important as your rabbit need to exercise for 4 to 6 hours a day, for more information on rabbit runs click   Here. Rabbits also need a lot of mental stimulation, they are intelligent, playful beings which enjoy human interactions and games.  People believe that rabbits don't play.Well, they do. They just play differently to say a dog or a cat.

Here are some interesting articles.
http://rabbit.org/faq-toys/

http://rabbit.org/a-day-in-the-life-of-fiona/

http://rabbit.org/more-tips-on-building-box-toys/

http://rabbit.org/just-for-fun-2/

http://rabbit.org/more-than-just-a-chew-stick-2/

In this post I am sharing some DIY bunny toy ideas, enjoy and please comment.

Before starting your project, remove any tape or staples from the cardboard. Always make sure that any materials you use are bunny safe.

A great first project :cardboard carrot and "toss and chew" toy.

The "daisy"house!

I used a non-toxic kids glue to stick the daisy to the cardboard but if your bunny is a big chewer don't use any glue at all.

the bunny rocket

Great if you want something different in your bunnies run, cool and  very unique!

Don't do what I did . I underestimated my bunny's waistline...A bit of a technical hitch at the photo shoot.

The Tutankhamen's Egyptian pyramid.

Quick And easy to make, great for bunnies that love chewing.

Videos and links
http://rabbit.org/more-than-just-a-chew-stick-2/
The best shop-bought toys, you could ever get your rabbit.http://pet-rabbit-toys.com/store/

home-made bunny toys

 I made a new hanging toy for my rabbits out of leftover pieces of cardboard and string. I cut spatula sized pieces of cardboard and i pierced holes, then i just threaded through with a bunny friendly string. i hang it up in their hutch.

   

Like in this You tube video,my rabbits  love to play with a brown paper bag stuffed with hay I hang it up in their hutch or leave it in their playroom.

                   
Another great  and  inexpensive toy is a digging box.

Use a large  container and fill it with sand or shredded newspaper, then let your bunny dig and roll in it. When ever I get this toy out  for them, they make a mess so consider yourself warned but   they have so much fun digging and rolling in the newspaper. Don't let your rabbit eat the newspaper!

This etsy seller makes the most gorgeous knitted bunny toys and beds, be sure to go and check her etsy shop out. All the proceeds from her etsy shop go to her bunny rescue.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thehareapparent

I hope you enjoy this post, please comment below and let me know what your bunnies like to play with.

New bunnies set up