Bamboo. Bamboo is lightweight, coarse, and, best of all, renewable. For all of these reasons, bamboo makes a great chew material for rabbits.
More than anything else, the delicious bamboo chew sticks are an excellent chews for small pets such as chinchillas, bunnies, hamsters, gerbils and guinea pigs. Along with being an edible snack for your pet, there are numerous other benefits.
Bamboo has few pests and diseases, but scales, mealy bug and grasshoppers may occasionally feed on the plants. Grazing animals and rabbits enjoy the shoots and leaves.
Twigs from safe trees (apple, pear) that have not been treated with pesticides can be given to the rabbit to chew on.
Most untreated wood is fine for example pine, for sheets - plywood is fairly commonly used to build outdoor rabbit housing. MDF is quite toxic if ingested/the dust is inhaled, so unless the wood if where your rabbit can't touch it then its best avoided.
Rabbit-Safe Chewing Materials Include:
Certain Types of Untreated Wood. Dried Apple Sticks. Cardboard. Bamboo.
Yes, but be careful with the amount of cardboard that they eat. Probably the reason why pet rabbits love to eat cardboard is that it packs on cellulose, which is a significant component of leaves and vegetables that they eat. However, this does not tell us that cardboards can be meal replacements.
They can chew it any time. treated, or sprayed with insecticide. careful to not give them too much in one sitting.
Apple twigs are great treat for your Rabbits and small animals to chew on and help keep teeth trim. Apple twigs are high in fibre and reputed to have astringent properties as well.
We recommend a good quality soft straw as the ideal bedding for warmth and comfort, particularly for outdoor rabbits. It's warm because the hollow strands trap warm air and it's also absorbent. It's important to understand the difference between hay and straw.
Untreated wood is generally fine for rabbits; however you should never give your bunny sticks or tree branches that you find in the yard. They may contain mold spores, parasites, bacteria or insects that can be toxic. Commercially available sticks made from applewood are safe for rabbits to chew on.
Rabbits need to chew on things regularly to keep their teeth trimmed and healthy. Wood is a popular and natural choice for rabbit owners but not all types of wood are safe, which is something to keep in mind when choosing wood for a rabbit hutch or for rabbit toys.
Carrots and apples are fine as occasional treats in small amounts, but don't feed any other treats, as these may harm your rabbit.
Clip the nails twice a week or even every other day, just by nibbling a tiny bit off. As the nails get shorter, the quick will too, until your rabbit has nails that are a comfortable length.
It is safe for your rabbits and guinea pigs to chew on pine wood that has been dried out in a kiln. This means most pine chew toys, furniture or pet bedding are safe but fresh pine wood is not. You can tell pine is fresh because it will have a much stronger smell.
Rabbits LOVE to chew, and dried pinecones are perfect for satisfying a rabbit's need to chew, shred, and throw objects around.
Can Rabbits Eat Celery? Yes, rabbits can eat celery! It can be included as part of their balanced diet. Remember, giving your rabbit a variety of different vegetables will make it as healthy as possible.
Rabbits with enclosures on concrete, slabs or decking (or in grass runs with a wire mesh skirt around the perimeter) will not be able to dig out, making them more secure.
Rugs and mats are a great option for rabbits housed in pens or on the ground. They can be placed inside the cage, serving as a barrier between the rabbit and the ground. There are several types that rabbit owners recommend: Horse stall mats, carpet, rugs, and foam puzzle mats.