Homemade bunny toys!

So it's been a while and I planned to post this with pictures. Instead I will post a video on YouTube and link in.
So if you own a bunny, you probably own bunny toys and you also know how expensive bunny toys can be. And let's not forget how frustrating it is when your furry friend ignores the toy altogether. If you are one of the few owners who don't have toys for your rabbit, then you should get some. Rabbits are very curious animals, and the love to chew and nibble. So getting chew toys or even a good box can help reduce destructive behaviour. And rabbit's teeth never stop growing, so they need to chew to help keep them ground down to a healthy length.
But like I said before, toys can often be expensive or unsafe so a good alternative is to make toys. This can be simple and fun, and I have a few faves from my own buns.

                            Grass pots
These are literally just plant pots filled with grass or hay. My rabbits love plant pots, so I filled a few with grass and put them around the garden. You can even put in some nuggets or veg in there with the grass to encourage foraging.

                            Grass tubes
These are similar to grass pots, but instead of plant pots you can use toilet tissue rolls. Fill them with grass or hay and place dotted about the graden.

                            Newspaper shapes
My rabbit Rose loves newspaper, she loves to rip it and chuck it about. But just putting down sheets is kinda boring, and the wind whips them away quite easily. So I decided to make shapes out of them. I rolled some into balls, twisted others so they looked like Christmas crackers and I even plaited a few. The rabbits loved tearing into these, although they did leave a bit of a mess to clear up it was worth it to see their joy.

                            Digging bed.
I brought a large dog bed and filled it with cushions and blankets so my rabbits had somewhere cosy to lie down. They didn't use it once, often taking out the cushions and moving them. So I decided to line the inside of the dog bed with cardboard and fill it with soil. Then I buried some tasty herbs and vegetables, and let my rabbits at it! They love getting their paws dirty and digging for all the tasty treats, even if there are no treats they still like having a place to dig. But again, this one can turn messy so if your bunny lives inside, put something down like an old bed sheet to protect your floors!

                             Tunnel
Now I know what you're thinking, and no, I'm not the first person to give their rabbit a tunnel. However, I'm sure you've noticed the price of tunnels can be a bit ridiculous! So what we do is buy large plastic tubes from DIY stores, these are just as fun and a great deal cheaper!

Of course, there are loads of toys you can make yourself at home, these are just a few suggestions. Remember that you should always do your research and ensure you know what is and isn't safe for your rabbit.

Until next time, I will post the link to the video ASAP. Have a bunnerific day!