Rabbit digging box
A cardboard box filled with shredded paper and hay for your rabbit to dig in, with a few greens buried inside.
What you need
- Cardboard box
- Plain packing paper or newspaper
- Hay (rabbits)
- Rabbit-safe leafy greens — optional
How to do it
- Take a sturdy cardboard box big enough for your rabbit to get into, and cut a low doorway in one side.
- Fill it with shredded plain paper and hay.
- Bury a few rabbit-safe leafy greens or a small part of the daily pellets in it.
- Put it in the run or play area and let your rabbit dig. Top it up as it empties.
⚠️ Safety
Supervision: Watch the first few times.
Use plain paper, not glossy magazines. Watch the first times to make sure your rabbit digs rather than eats a lot of paper. Remove the box if it gets wet or soiled.
👀 What to watch for
Some rabbits need a moment to trust a new box: leave it in place for a few days before deciding it isn't liked.
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