Today will be a brief overview on what bunny proofing can really do, and what it really is. Bunny proofing is needed for every rabbit and isn’t brought up as much as it really should be. If you are considering a rabbit to join your family, or you just want one, follow along on how to keep you rabbit safe with bunny proofing.
An Overview:
Bunny proofing is using materials to block off certain things such as wires, outlets, wood, etc. from your rabbit to avoid them from being destroyed. Overall, bunny proofing should be used by anyone to keep their belongs and rabbits safe.
What is Needed?
When it comes to bunny proofing, you will most likely end up using different materials than other rabbit owners may need to use. Below is a list of possibilities:
- Outlet plugs
- An extra x-pen
- Cord protectors
- Boxes
- NIC grids
- Outlet plugs are to keep your rabbit from electrocuting themselves.
- An extra x-pen can be used to block of a large area.
- Cord protectors are what they say, protectors for your cords.
- Boxes are a great way to store and protect large objects that you don’t want destroyed.
- NIC grids are great for small areas that you want to block your rabbit from getting to.
How do you Bunny Proof an area?
- To bunny proof an area, you will want to look into what materials you would like to use. If you need to block things off, protect cords, or block off outlets, take that into consideration.
- Next find the material you would like to use and take into consideration whether you would like to note if your rabbit will want to chew on those materials. Many people will use cord protectors, which are made out of plastic. Many rabbits would still be inclined to chew it.
- Set up your new protectors. Feel free to try new strategies to keep your rabbit from chewing your belongings by giving extra chews for them.
Why is it so Important?
Bunny proofing can actually save your rabbit’s life. When rabbits want something to do, they will often go to their first instinct, to chew something. Some rabbits will be more inclined to chew, and others won’t at all, but I would still recommend bunny proofing in either case. Rabbits can very easily get themselves into trouble by:
- Chewing a cord and getting electrocuted (and may die from this)
- Chewing at treated wood (tables, chairs, etc.)
- Accidentally sticking a nail in an outlet
- Getting into scented territory (causing bad behavior)
- Can overall destroy anything in their area
The tactics I’ve listed today are only a few of the possibilities out there. So many rabbit owners have taken this topic into recognition, but others didn’t. Bunny proofing is crucial for any rabbit owner, especially for free roam rabbits. I will be talking about free roam rabbits within the next couple of days. Free roaming is a great option for active rabbits and seniors as well. Bunny proofing is needed in these scenarios.
Other Recommendations
Some other concepts to be looked into when bunny proofing would be:
- How much needs to be done?
- Do you need to spend anything for materials?
- Will your rabbit need to be introduced to a new concept?
- Will plastic be a problem?
- How cautious will I need to be?
These are some areas that are often brought up to people looking into rabbits. You may need to do some sort of remodeling for your rabbit’s space, for some that means getting rid of trim, others it would mean completely changing the room, it’s all up to your rabbit’s needs and your budget.
Other Places to Look for More Info.
If you would like to know more about bunny proofing, feel free to check out 101rabbits and Lennon the bunny on YouTube for more information. Feel free to tell them I sent you too!
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