Toys and games

Rabbit toys come in many varieties, and different rabbits prefer different types depending on their individual personalities. Many rabbits enjoy purchased toys, but they can also prefer simple things around the house like paper towel tubes or cardboard boxes.

Chewing Toys
These toys also have the benefit of wearing down your rabbit's teeth. These toys can also be thrown. Chew toys should also be edible toys to prevent poisoning.


 * Untreated wood except for cedar because of dangerous aromatic oils.
 * Toilet paper rolls with all the toilet paper and glue removed. You can also stuff the tube with hay, pellets, and vegetables to make it a puzzle feeder.
 * Cardboard boxes - You can combine multiple boxes with doors and holes cut out to make massive forts for endless fun. Remember to remove all tape, staples, and labels.
 * Cats & Rabbits & More, Cottontail Cottages - These are custom-made cardboard forts made by Cats & Rabbits & More, an LA rabbit rescue. They are also available through many other local rabbit rescue stores.
 * Examiner.com, Phyllis O'Beollain, Have you tried a Cottontail Condo yet?
 * BinkyBunny, Maze Haven
 * BinkyBunny, Mini Haven
 * Paper bags filled with hay and treats.
 * Untreated willow and wicker objects - sticks, balls, rings, huts, tunnels, baskets, hampers, etc. Varnish and bleach are a concern because most rabbits will also eat willow.
 * Fresh or dried branches and twigs
 * Make sure to avoid sticks from cherry, peach, apricot, plum, redwood, and other single-seeded fruit trees which are all poisonous. However, the House Rabbit Society notes that toxic branches such peach and apricot branches are safe after a month or more of drying after cutting.
 * Try to collect branches from plants that are not near road pollution and have not been treated with pesticides. You may wish to freeze branches before giving them to your rabbits to kill any bugs or wash them in the shower.
 * Safe options are the following:
 * Alder (Alnus spp.)
 * Apple (Malus domestica)
 * Ash (Fraxinus spp.)
 * Aspen (''Populus adenopoda, Populus grandidentata, Populus sieboldii, Populus tremula, Populus tremuloides)
 * Beech (Fagus spp.)
 * Berries (Rubus spp.)
 * Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum)
 * Black elder (Sambucus nigra)
 * Birch (Betula spp.)
 * European white birch (Betula pendula)
 * Common oak (Qercus robur)
 * European larch (Larix decidua)
 * Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa, Ribes grossularia)
 * Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
 * Hazel (Corylus spp.)
 * Juniper (Juniperus spp.)
 * Little-leaf linden (Tilia cordata)
 * Lemon (Citrus × limon)
 * Maple (Acer spp.)
 * Orange (Citrus × ​sinensis)
 * Pear (Pyrus spp.)
 * Pine (Pinus)
 * Poplar (Populus spp.)
 * Black poplar (Populus nigra)
 * Redcurrant (Ribes rubrum)
 * Rose (Rosa)
 * Rowan (Sorbus spp.)
 * Spruce (Picea spp.)
 * Norway spruce (Picea abies)
 * White buckeye (Aesculus hippocastanum)
 * White locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)
 * White mulberry (Morus alba)
 * Willow (Salix spp.)
 * Goat willow / Pussy willow (Salix caprea)
 * White willow (Salix alba)
 * Dried out pine cones.
 * Grass objects - balls, mats, beds, huts, etc.
 * Straw objects - bottom of straw whisk brooms, etc.
 * Sisal objects - mats, toys, etc. Sisal is a natural fiber with which many cat trees are wrapped.
 * Phone books with the plastic outer cover removed.

Here are some links with information about the rabbit behavior of chewing:
 * House Rabbit Society, FAQ: Chewing

Digging Toys
Female rabbits tend to looooove digging. Digging also wears out a bunny's nails.


 * Carpet scraps - Be careful if you already have carpet in your place. This may end up backfiring as your rabbits may not be able to understand that only certain locations of carpet are appropriate to dig in.
 * Grass objects - mats and beds
 * Straw mats.
 * Sisal mats.
 * Jeans, towels, or blankets held under a heavy object to prevent motion when digging.
 * Cardboard boxes - You can combine multiple boxes with doors and holes cut out to make massive forts for endless fun. Remember to remove all tape, staples, and labels.
 * Paper bag, plastic hamper, litter box, or cardboard box filled with soil, litter, or ripped newspaper.
 * Phone books with the plastic outer cover removed.

Below are resources to DIY instructions for digging toys.
 * Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter, Make a Mat

Some links to read for more information on the digging behavior of bunnies have been listed below.
 * San Diego House Rabbit Society, Rabbit Digs
 * San Diego House Rabbit Society, Diverting the Digger

Throwing Toys
Some rabbits like throwing and tossing objects with their mouths. Others like the noise that they can make. Many of the chewing toys listed above can also be thrown if they are a small enough size.


 * Balls with bells in the middle.
 * Connected jar rings.
 * Baby-safe keys and teething rings and other toys made of hard plastic such as parrot-safe foot toys.
 * Slinkies (plastic, not metal).
 * Toilet paper rolls with all the toilet paper and glue removed.
 * Plastic birthday party toys such as plastic maracas and tambourines.

Climbing Toys
Some rabbits like hopping on top of objects to get a higher point of view of their territory.


 * Cardboard boxes - You can combine multiple boxes with doors and holes cut out to make massive forts for endless fun. Remember to remove all tape, staples, and labels.
 * Cottontail Cottages - These are custom-made cardboard forts made by Cats & Rabbits & More, an LA rabbit rescue. They are also available through many other local rabbit rescue stores.
 * Examiner.com, Phyllis O'Beollain, Have you tried a Cottontail Condo yet?
 * Cat trees with multiple platforms.

Burrowing Toys
Rabbits are natural burrowers that dig to create underground warrens. You can also stuff paper into these tunnels to make them for fun for a rabbit to dig out.


 * Cardboard concrete molds. Be sure to remove wax coating inside tube.
 * Cat tunnels and boxes.
 * Cardboard boxes - You can combine multiple boxes with doors and holes cut out to make massive forts for endless fun. Remember to remove all tape, staples, and labels.
 * Cats & Rabbits & More, Cottontail Cottages - These are custom-made cardboard forts made by Cats & Rabbits & More, an LA rabbit rescue. They are also available through many other local rabbit rescue stores.
 * Examiner.com, Phyllis O'Beollain, Have you tried a Cottontail Condo yet?
 * BinkyBunny, Maze Haven
 * BinkyBunny, Mini Haven
 * Large paper bags laid on its side.
 * Blankets and towels strategically placed to create a hideout.
 * Setting up furniture with narrow running spaces.

Puzzles
The following toys can provide mental stimulation for your rabbit and teach them problem-solving skills.


 * Hagen Living World Teach N Treat Toy
 * YouTube demonstrations - Teach 'n treat pet puzzle feeder (17:02), Sunny teach n treat (1:20)
 * Bunspace Store, BunnyIQ Toys
 * Zanies Wood Interactive Puzzles Dog Toy
 * Ethical Pet Seek-A-Treat Shuffle Bone Dog Puzzle
 * Kyjen Dog Games
 * Food dispensing balls
 * Smarter Toys IQ Treat Ball Dog Toy
 * MultiVet SlimCat Interactive Toy and Food Dispenser
 * Premier Pet Products FUNKitty Egg-cersizer Cat Toy
 * Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball
 * You can also make your own using a plastic bottle and cutting small holes to allow pellets to fall through. See this post for an example.

Interactive Games
See the links below for more information about games you can play with your pet. Also consider clicker training and luring to teach interesting tricks to your rabbit!


 * Colorado House Rabbit Society, Nancy J. LaRoche, Games To Play With Your Rabbit
 * John B. Miller, House Rabbit Society, Games Rabbits Play
 * My House Rabbit, Playing with Your Pet Bunny
 * HubPages, Bunny Games! How To Have Fun With Your Rabbit
 * Examiner.com, Phyllis O'Beollain, More toys to make and games to play with your house rabbit

Homemade Projects
See the links below for some homemade toy projects.


 * Wisconsin House Rabbit Society, George Flentke, George's Project Corner: Large Toys
 * Examiner.com, Phyllis O'Beollain, Making inexpensive toys for your house rabbits
 * Sharon Lloyd, Edible Christmas Tree for Rabbits
 * Cristina Forbes, Sandbox
 * House Rabbit Society, More Tips on Building Box Toys
 * Rabbits United, Rabbit toy making and enrichment activities.
 * Bunny Approved.com, Indoor Furniture Ideas for Rabbits

Online Rabbit Toy Stores
Below are reputable online bunny toy stores where you can find many unique rabbit-safe toys that might not be available in your local area. Be aware that these stores may be located in various countries, so check to make sure they ship internationally.


 * The Blissful Bunny (United States)
 * Pet-rabbit-toys.com (United States)
 * Funny Bunny Toy Company (United States)
 * Bobby's Bunny Boutique (Canada)
 * The Rabbit Rescue Store (Canada)