Rabbits play in a variety of different ways and each individual rabbit is unique in itself.
Below is a list of unique bunny behaviors, and how to set up each 'bunny personality type' with the best type of toy to suit their unique needs!
1. The Miners
The miners are a dirty little group who like to get in to trouble with the local houseplants. Just like wild rabbits, many domestic rabbits like to dig and burrow.
Recommend- Place Hanging toys near the bottom of the cage. This gives Miners something to dig their nails into.
2. Major Leaguers -
These rabbits make their living a professional pitchers. They spend all day tossing and flinging unwary toys about. It is essential that Major Leaguers have the means to pick up their toys. Don't worry too much about weight, even baby rabbits can pick up some of the heaviest toys and toss them!
Recommend- Give Major Leaguers toys that contain sisal for easy pick up. Most toys that remain loose on the floor are the best choices.
3. Bullies
Bullies are hitters who have to take their frustrations out on something! Bullies like hanging toys most since they box back when attacked. This gets the Bully all worked up and keeps him busy for hours. He has just GOT to defeat that toy!
Recommend- Since Bullies like to box, pick toys that can hang. These toys are best hung in the middle of a bunnies cage so that a lot of movement is possible.
4. Busy Beavers
Beavers my name, chewing's my game. Chew Chew Chew, that is number one on the Busy Beavers list of things to do today. Beavers love to chew and their favorite things to chew are popsicle sticks and bark covered wood. Real Heavy chewers take advantage of anything they can get their teeth on!
Recommend - Most Hanging toys are great for Beavers, just try to match the size of the toy with the ferocity of the Beaver. Choose toys with hardwoods that will last longer than soft pine.
5. Renovators
Many rabbits like to rearrange their surroundings and Renovators are the experts. Renovators like to push, bunch and pile anything that moves. This usually means your rugs, clothes, towels, or whatever happens to be in the way.
Recommend - Your best bet is to find some old towels or rugs that can be easily bunched. Please beware of loose threads when choosing your Renovators towel or rug, rabbits can easily become entangled in these threads as well as swallow them. Toys that lay on the cage floor are also great for Renovators.
6. Cliff Hangers
A weak and timid bunny he is not! The Cliff Hanger takes daredevil leaps and breathtaking bounds. There is no box too high nor couch too low. They thrive on being king of the hill and use their high perches as look outs. www.pet-rabbit-toys.com
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