Grassy Carrot
Benefits of Enrichment Toys
Prevent Boredom & Stress
Rabbits are intelligent animals with complex behavioral needs. Enrichment toys help prevent boredom and alleviate stress by keeping them engaged and occupied, especially in confined spaces like cages or indoor environments.
Prevents Destructive Behaviours
Rabbits may engage in destructive behaviors like chewing on furniture or digging in inappropriate places out of boredom or frustration. Enrichment toys redirect these behaviors to more appropriate outlets, reducing the likelihood of damage to property.
Variety & Novelty
Introducing new enrichment toys regularly keeps rabbits mentally stimulated and prevents habituation to their environment. Rotating toys and providing a variety of options ensure continued interest and engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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There are a few factors to keep in mind when introducing new toys. Consider their preferences and natural behaviors, such as chewing, digging, foraging, and exploring. Before introducing the new toys, rub them with hay or bedding material to transfer familiar scents onto the toys. This can help make the toys more appealing to your rabbit.
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Yes! Rabbits' teeth continuously grow throughout their lives, and regular chewing helps wear down their teeth to prevent overgrowth. Enrichment toys that encourage chewing, such as wooden toys, cardboard tubes, or safe chew sticks, provide rabbits with appropriate outlets for this behaviour.
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Yes, always! Whether it's palm, banana husk, corn husk, or other materials, we are committed to non-toxic and rabbit-safe ingredients.
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A good enrichment toy for rabbits should be safe, stimulating, and cater to their natural behaviors. Enrichment toys should provide mental and physical stimulation for rabbits. Look for toys that encourage natural behaviors such as chewing, digging, foraging, and exploring.