Supplies

Thinking of adopting a rabbit into your home? That bunny is going to need some gear! These are some examples of great supplies that will set your new bunny friend up for success.

Enclosures

Enclosures should be large enough for all your bunny’s things with plenty of room for him to lie down all stretched out comfortably. We recommend 8-10 sq ft for single rabbits and at least 16 sq ft for bonded pairs.

• Dog Crate (42 or 48 inches)

• MidWest Homes for Pets Folding Metal Exercise Pen/Pet Playpen (36 inch height suggested)

• Frisco Wire Dog Exercise Pen

• Ex-pen top (suggested for jumpers, or if you have an ex-pen less than 30 inches) MidWest Homes for Pets Exercise Pen Accessories

• Linoleum flooring can be used to protect floors. The hardware store usually has linoleum that can be cut to size and they often have pre-cut sheets or remnants available.

• Fleece blankets are great for using on top of the linoleum to prevent slipping. Fleece blankets are often found at discount and department stores such as WalMart, Kohl’s and Old Navy in the fall and winter months. You can also purchase from fabric stores such as JoAnn’s.

Litter Boxes

Litter boxes should be large enough for your bunny to fit in comfortably. Small triangle shaped litter boxes often sold for small pets are not recommended (no one really likes those airplane bathrooms).

• Suggested size Large or Jumbo

Litter

Yesterday’s News, Feline Pine (non-clumping formula), Carefresh and other paper bedding is available at pet stores. Aspen shavings can also be used, but avoid cedar and pine shavings.

• Feline Pine original unscented

• Yesterday’s News original unscented

• Carefresh

• Aspen shavings (not recommended for long haired rabbits)

• Pelleted pine from Tractor Supply is also ok to use

Food and Hay

We like Oxbow Young or Adult and Science Selective pellets and feed those for foster rabbits unless otherwise specified. When changing brands it is best to transition slowly. Remember to avoid pellets with seeds and treats.

• Oxbow

• Supreme

• Sherwood

• Hay Options - Timothy, Orchard, Oat, Botanical, Meadow, Alfalfa (for young rabbits only) from Oxbow

• Small Pet Select

• Rabbit Hole Hay

Treats

Treats are best given in moderation.

• Baked treats (no treats with seeds, nuts, or yogurt)

  • Oxbow baked treats (many flavors)

  • Meadow Loops (many flavors)

• Freeze dried fruit

  • Fresh fruit or baby carrots can also be given as treats with salad.

Bowls

We recommend bowls for food and water (rather than water bottles). They are easy to keep clean and heavy so bunnies cannot tip them over. Rabbits can actually drink as much water per day as a small dog.

• Kaytee Paw-Print PetWare Bowl

• Kaytee Stoneware Pet Bowl (at least 5 inches for water)

Carriers

It’s best to use a hard sided carrier. While some rabbits are fine with a soft-sided carrier, some will chew holes in the mesh and let themselves out (ask us how we know!).

• MidWest Homes for Pets Spree Travel Pet Carrier

• Petmate Two Door Top Load

Toys

• Check out our handmade toys! Made by volunteers and 100% proceeds go to the rescue. Visit the Hop Shop.

• Oxbow offers a selection of toys available at local pet supply stores or they can be purchased online.

• Puzzles are great for the inquisitive rabbit. There are so many options and many dog logic toys work well for rabbits. We recommend plastic toys only be used when supervised.

• There are many great toys you can make at home as well! Cardboard boxes with windows and doors, brown packing paper and toilet paper/paper towel rolls stuffed with hay are great options.

• Some rabbits will also enjoy tunnels. Check out the hideaway section of the Hop Shop. Simple cat crinkle tunnels are also popular!