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Destructive rabbit?!?
Yesterday, I got a new female rabbit, she seems fine and not agitated..
But seems very districting. Earlier I went to the pet shop (rabbit section) and bought her some toys(things to chew)
Which consists of a fabric sort of carrot, a wooden ball, and a wooden hoop, all for her to chew on. But she tries to chew on anything,like my carpet.. Cardboard and keeps running around flicking her feet what is the problem?
She is free to go anywhere in my room (no wired around)
3 Answers
- 6 years agoFavorite Answer
Well, the running around and flicking her feet is called binkying, it's a sign of happiness, so nothing to worry about there. The toys you got are good, but they don't stimulate her mind. She needs a toy that will cause her to think and problem solve. You could get her a thing called a veggie ball. It's made of wire, you put her veggies in the ball, and she has to figure out how to get them out. There is also a brand of toy called 'boredom breakers', you could look into some of those toys. I honestly think she is just bored. Also, cardboard boxes with a few entrances are great. They can chew on them (not too much), go in and out of them, sleep in them ,and so one. Also, there is a youtuber called ErinsAnimals, and she has a great boredom breaker video for rabbits......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUZgbtfxEKU
There you go! Hope this helps!
- defend libertyLv 76 years ago
If you just got her yesterday, I highly suggest giving her some training first. Even if you intend to free range her, she needs to know her boundaries and know her cage. (I free range my rabbits.) She should be confined to her cage for 2 full days before letting her roam. Otherwise, she will likely learn naughty habits. (sounds like she already is)
Rabbits do best when they know their limits. By confining her for two days, it allows her to claim her cage as her territory. This is most helpful for litter training, and for her own peace of mind. She needs to know that she has a space in which she knows she will not be disturbed. This should be her cage. (even if the cage door is later left open all the time)
How old is she? Is she spayed? The carpet chewing may be related to her age or spay status.
Binkying is a sign of happiness, but flicking feet can be a sign of agitation. Not quite sure what yours may be doing.
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