Toys are not just fun. Sure, it IS fun to play. But it is also necessary...rabbits need the mental activity, or they get bored. A bored rabbit gets in to all kinds of trouble, and can even turn aggressive. The exercise is important, too. Rabbits are athletes, and they need to stretch and romp, binky and flop. Let's not forget those teeth! Chewing and tugging on toys help wear down those constantly growing chompers.
All toys are not created equal! Rabbits are very sensitive to even the smallest chemical residues. We avoid all pesticides, varnishes, lacquers, dyes and glues that are not food safe, metal parts, and anything sourced in China or other untrusted places. Our toys come from people we know and work with closely, and they are made by hand.
1. HONEYSUCKLE RING
A great new taste addition to your animal's forage, as well as a fun toss and chew toy. This ring gives you variety AND activity! Hadn't thought of honeysuckle? Well your rabbit has - it is one of the things they really go for in nature. See for yourself!
Adopted bun Calvin absolutely loves your hay and products. He loved the leafy green honeysuckle vine ring so much, it was gone in a day! Weill definitely be buying more of those. Thank you for such great products.
Big hit! I didn't think of honeysuckle - I was sued to seeing willow rings. But my rabbit Ears went nuts. I don't think he'll ever be satisfied with willow again. Thanks, I think. Don't ever run out of these, please.
She was digging at the box as soon as she got a whiff of the sweet hay. It has become a nest for her, in the middle of the living room. We can only hope that eventually she'll let us move it over where her hay used to be kept. But for now, she gets suspicious every time we get too close.
3. RYE TWIST
Oh, this one is kinda springy! Look at that, step on it, grab it with your teeth, let go, and it jumps! How fun is that? When has getting one’s fiber ever been this enjoyable? Let’s try tossing it. Oh! It springs when it lands! Hah! OK, now let’s try the other flavor. We love variety.
My bunny is very picky when it comes to chew toys and I was scared she wouldn't like it at first, however she loves them! Definitely a good buy, kept her entertained for a few hours.
My bunnies devoured them within a matter of hours. Had a great time tossing them around!
4. SEA GRASS BOWL
Safe and great for chewing, these bowls can be stuffed with hay, herbs, flowers, and herbs to give your little friend a nutrition treat that is as yummy as it is fun.
Want to make it even better? Stuff that bowl with herbal mixes and some hay for a cornucopia of nom nom.
5. OKRA PODS
These pods crunch like mad. This is a very satisfying sensation for the little animals. Super nice fiber in this edible. There are seeds inside, and sometimes you can hear them rattle around a bit. No worries, the seeds are part of the package - totally edible and safe. (The seeds are tiny and only fiber, they do not contain the high fats that sunflower and pumpkin seeds hold...no worries!)
These are great for those buns that like to chew on everything! My bun was occupied for a while. Great toy!
6. APPLE STICKS
Your pet will love to munch on these all natural apple wood sticks! They are 4" long, about 1/8" inch in diameter and come in bundles of fifteen. They are a great natural treat and help with keeping your pet mentally and physically stimulated. Hint: wedge a few of these sticks in the corner of the ex-pen, rather than just putting them down on the floor. This will allow your friend to pull and tug on the sticks, which is an important natural behavior. Your friend will appreciate the chance to tug!
I was really dissatisfied with these at first. I read the advice on the description to wedge them in the corner of the ex-pen, but didn't do it. My rabbits weren't playing with them at all. Then I figured what the *#%& and stuck the twigs in. I have to admit, I felt silly for not doing it faster. It really did make the difference. Now they gnaw away at the sticks. I ever put a few in together, like a bundle. Worked great. Thanks for the great product and advice - I should have listened sooner.
7. MOBILE
We know. As much as you might want to stay home all the time and interact with your animal, that just doesn’t work. So when you aren’t there, what is a beastie to do? Well, chew and tug and pull on a mobile, of course!
Pulling and tugging are important for small animals. Rabbits will tug on branches and bark, keeping their teeth in good shape. Giving your animal the chance to do "natural" behaviors makes life better for everyone!
8. FIDGET STICKS
Sometimes we all need to fiddle with something. We play solitaire on our phone, small animals chew. Chew and toss and chew some more. Here is a nice little edible for them, so they can pass some time doing small animal things - chewing. Chew chew chew. They get some nice fiber along the way - a bonus! Just in case there is a plump beastie around that may need some diet planning…oat is the tiniest bit higher in fat.
My bunny loved these. A combination of oats and a twisted stuck of hay makes for the best of both worlds. Great idea.
9. BUNDLE OF WILLOW
Measures approximately 11 x 2.0 inches (27.94 x 3.81 cm) and features thin unpeeled willow sticks bundled on each end with willow. Give the full bundle to your pet and let them have fun taking it apart. The number of sticks varies based upon individual thicknesses - the average is 22 sticks per bundle.
10. SEA GRASS MAT
Large - 11" x 12" x 1/8"
These grass mats are woven from natural sea grass - and nothing else. They are soft and thin to protect sensitive feet. Safe and edible, these mats are a staple for small animal play areas. Dig, dig, chew, dig, chew. Note: Because these are hand made and natural, size and colors fluctuate.
These saved my carpet! This is a perfect toy for rabbits who chew and dig. One of my bunnies loves to pull on the carpet, but the mat was more fun, so started using it instead. Recommend putting something heavy on one corner so they can really tug hard.
Nice quality grass mats. I had bought them in the hopes my bunny would devour them and enjoy playing with them, but she doesn't seem to be a chewer, which I guess is a good thing! She loves laying on these, ,though, and digging. They must be a little cooler than the floor.
We started out selling the freshest best hay we could find. We learned how much people (and rabbits, and guinea pigs, and chinchillas) appreciated the quality of our hay, and we decided to expand the mission of offering the things that little animals need. Now we offer bedding, herbal mixes and single herbs, safe toys, pellets, and some goodies for the humans. Making the highest quality products available to you is our focus, and what we spend our energy on..we believe in everything we offer. We get up every morning loving what we do!
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