Bunny-proofing

Before you allow your rabbit to roam freely in a place, make sure that the location has been bunny-proofed! This will protect the bunny from being potentially injured and protect your belongings from being irreversibly damaged. Rabbits are very curious and can get themselves into mischief that you couldn't imagine!

Chewing Wires
Most rabbits will not pass up the opportunity to take a nibble or chew up a wire left unprotected in their reach. This can be dangerous if they decide to chew a live wire. Additionally, whatever cord they take a bite out of will most likely be unable to be fixed. It only takes one nibble!

There are several options available to protect your cords:
 * Cover all exposed wires with cord covers. Various types of tubing can be found in stores and online. Split-loom tubing for cars is popular and is available cheaply on Amazon.com. 1/2" is enough for most cables like ethernet and power cords. 1/4" is appropriate for cell phone chargers and other thinner cords. Other types of tubing can be found at hardware and home improvement stores, auto supply stores, and electronic stores. Tape can be used to keep the tubing stationary and connected.
 * Keep all wires out of reach by blocking access or nailing them high off the ground.
 * Hide wires underneath rugs or behind furniture. Be careful of hiding power cords under rugs, however, as they can pose a serious fire risk if they overheat.

Some people have had success with training their rabbits from chewing wires, but of course, you will undoubtedly lose some before they get the point. Additionally, this is a rather dangerous lesson to learn from if the wire they choose to chew is a live wire. They may burn their mouths and even electrocute themselves.

Destroying Carpet
Rabbits can dig for several reasons:
 * To get to the other side of an obstruction (e.g. doors, walls)
 * A scent they want to get at
 * Boredom
 * Unknown bunny reasons

Regardless of the reason, you will not want your rabbit to dig at or ingest the house carpet. There are several ways to mitigate the damage.

Toys
A bored bunny will do whatever he wants to amuse him. Providing ample toys to amuse him can help detract him from digging at your carpets.

Scented Deterrents
Rabbits and animals in general do not like strong scents. You may try spraying a strong perfume or rubbing other strong scents in the area to deter your rabbit from touching the carpet.

Commercial Bitter Spray
Some rabbits will dislike the taste of these bitter sprays for pets, but they can be a hit and miss. Some bunnies will not care or even love the taste.

Covering the Area
If nothing seems to work, you can cover the victim area with other materials that can easily be replaced. Some options include tile, towels, carpet scraps, blankets, mats, rugs, NIC grids, and phone books. If the item seems to be falling apart and may not protect your carpet any more, replace it. Be careful if you use towels or other fabric. Make sure your rabbit is not ingesting the fibers.

Plants
There are many plants that are toxic to your bunny. The best way to keep your rabbit safe is to keep these out of reach on tables or bookshelves. Additionally, you may want to keep your pretty flowers from being consumed. In this case, the same advice holds - block all access to the plant by boxing it, moving it, etc.