The festive period is a wonderful time to give our rabbits extra love. Having brought us so much joy throughout the year, those extra little treats seem well deserved for our furry friends.
All rabbits have their own personalities, some are playful and boisterous, others like to relax, so whatever your rabbit’s personality, there is always the perfect gift for them!
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So, if you are thinking of treating your rabbit this Christmas, then the ideal gift will be one or (if they are nice and not naughty this Christmas) all the following things:
- Be fun for the rabbit to play with
- Improve the rabbit’s health and wellbeing.
- Be natural and safe.
- Encourage natural behaviours (digging, chewing, burrowing, hiding)
There are lots of gift ideas for your rabbit, both homemade and shop bought all of which your rabbit will love this Christmas.
Sustainable Christmas gifts for pet rabbits
Rabbits love to gnaw and chew, so why not gift them with something they can chew on?
You can give them treats such as nettles, raspberries, and a dandelion salad bowl – all made from natural ingredients. Or a gnawing chew toy to help maintain their teeth.
It is even possible to give your rabbit a natural willow twist ball. Or you could even add some hay to it for extra festive fun and frolics!
If you want to give your bunny a homemade gift, you can use the inner cardboard tube from a toilet roll. Fold in the ends and hide treats inside. Then dangle from the roof of your rabbit’s enclosure to keep them entertained.
These are all great treats for your bunny to enjoy, but also do not harm the environment – or your bank balance!
Christmas presents for rabbits to keep them engaged.
Often, rabbits can be prone to boredom, so a gift that can help prevent this solves the problem. You can now buy toys that beat the boredom and is a fun way to treat them this Christmas. But they will also get to enjoy the gift throughout the year.
It is extra-important to buy boredom toys that are well-made and non-toxic to keep your rabbit safe.
Christmas gifts for your rabbit to spoil them.
There are times for homemade gifts and times to really spoil your rabbit. If you want to really splash out on a special gift, your rabbit might like something like a Rabbit Hideaway; this will give your rabbit the opportunity to hide, relax and snuggle up in. This is made of wood, is sustainable and is also suitable for inside rabbit enclosures and gardens.
If you do not have the space for a hideaway, spoil your bunny with new grooming tools so you can keep their coat healthy and keep them happy too.
Indoor (and outdoor) rabbit presents.
It is natural for rabbits to burrow and dig. This is much easier if your bunny has access to grass, but trickier in courtyards or inside.
If your rabbit lives outside, create a digging pit. Dig a hole to make sure the rabbit cannot dig out of their enclosure and fill it with child-safe sand or soil. Bury apple branches or hazel twigs to mimic tree roots in the wild or even bury toys for them to find.
If your rabbit lives indoors, try a toy sandpit or a cardboard box with shredded paper and watch them enjoy the sensation of digging.
You can take your rabbit outside for walks without the worry of them dashing away from danger by a harness and lead.
This is a great form of exercise for rabbits since they have space to hop around. Exploring the outdoors is also a form of mental stimulation that can help a bored rabbit become happy and curious about their surrounding environment.
Just bear in mind that rabbits who are normally very anxious or excitable should not be brought out for walks since they are likely to become incredibly stressed or to injure themselves on a collar and lead. This should be introduced gradually. However, walks are still a fun option for the more calm and confident rabbits out there.
Enjoy the festive period with your furry friend!
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