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Is it right for my bunny to be biting the bars?
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Gemmapookie
Wise Old Thumper
No its not normal, she is bored and possibly lonely im afraid 
How big is her cage and how long is she in it for? Does she have toys? :wave:
How big is her cage and how long is she in it for? Does she have toys? :wave:
Grin
Wise Old Thumper
I would discourage this behaviour by allowing free time out of the cage -this really isnt good to you. You need to reassess how and why she is doing it. Is there enough space, is there enough stimulation, is she getting enough attention (a friend helps). I fear she's showing signs of something not being quite right.
I hope you can sort the problem soon. x
I hope you can sort the problem soon. x
Mischief and Tinker's Mum
Wise Old Thumper
No it's not. As I said in your other thread, Liqourice would most likely benefit from a friend, she sounds lonely. How big is her cage, is it used as a base or is it where she lives?
As I said in your other thread, Liqourice would most likely benefit from a friend, she sounds lonely. How big is her cage, is it used as a base or is it where she lives?
Liquorice
Mama Doe
No it's not.
Where she lives
Gemmapookie
Wise Old Thumper
I told my mum to get hewr a rabbit friend but no her cage is an inside 1 metre long one with a ledge at top and I would love to get her a friend but my mum doesn't
1 metre long?? Is she confined to the cage?? It is WAAAAAY too small :?
Liquorice
Mama Doe
I know but we might be moving her outisde in a hhutch
You need to attach a pen to her cage ideally so that she can hop about and if you do move her outside the dimensions I stated above are a min
Alicia
Mama Doe
Do you think you'd be able to buy a pen like this? (If you or your mum looked around on the internet you may be able to buy it cheaper this is just the first one that I found)
http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/hutches_cages/runs_fencing/pens_with_racks/95235
If you could get one, you could attach it to your cage, and she could have the cage and the pen as her base? Then maybe you could also let her out of the pen for an hour or two each night so she could run around in one room, this would also help her get used to you and become more friendly
http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/hutches_cages/runs_fencing/pens_with_racks/95235
If you could get one, you could attach it to your cage, and she could have the cage and the pen as her base? Then maybe you could also let her out of the pen for an hour or two each night so she could run around in one room, this would also help her get used to you and become more friendly
Liquorice
Mama Doe
Do you think you'd be able to buy a pen like this? (If you or your mum looked around on the internet you may be able to buy it cheaper this is just the first one that I found)
http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/small_pets/hutches_cages/runs_fencing/pens_with_racks/95235
If you could get one, you could attach it to your cage, and she could have the cage and the pen as her base? Then maybe you could also let her out of the pen for an hour or two each night so she could run around in one room, this would also help her get used to you and become more friendly
My dad put a thumbs up cause he on phone so maybye
Barney rubble
Warren Scout
:wave: It's raelly hard when ur young and you have to abide by ur parents rules, if the option of a another rabbit isn't available at the moment, maybe the options of extending her living area would be with lots of free play could be??
Have u thought about a dog crate istead of the cage u have? With some play pen attatched around it?? Obviously It's going to cost a little to get this but could this be an option for u??
Have u thought about a dog crate istead of the cage u have? With some play pen attatched around it?? Obviously It's going to cost a little to get this but could this be an option for u??
Liquorice
Mama Doe
Ok we will defiently get a playpen then start thinking about a friend
Alicia
Mama Doe
That sounds good
I can have a look for you if you like and try and find some good sized ones? Also, could you (if you haven't already) get her some toys? Pet shops sell toys but sometimes they are quite expensive. Rabbits also like things like cardboard boxes (but make sure there's no tape or anything on it which they might eat) there's lots of toys you can make too
Grin
Wise Old Thumper
Great post and some fab ideas!
Liquorice
Mama Doe
That sounds good
Is there any links you can give me to making rabbit toys
Barney rubble
Warren Scout
I'm not very good with links and things but a empty toilet roll stuffed with hay and one treat right in the middle to make them work for their food is always a great hit with my bunnies.
Liquorice
Mama Doe
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