How to Stop Your Bunny Chewing Your Curtains & Blinds

It can be very frustrating if your bunny starts eating your curtains or blinds. They can do quite a lot of damage when left in a room on their own.

Bunnies have razor sharp teeth which grow constantly throughout their lives so are always looking for something to chew on to wear them down and can make short work of cloth and even the tough material lateral blinds are made of. Other damage can include chewing the end of drawstrings and tassels which can be cleanly sliced off in seconds.

In this guide we show you the many ways other bunny moms have found to limit the damage

In this guide we show you the many ways other long suffering bunny parents have found to limit the damage to their curtains and keep them out of harm's reach.

We also have a few safety ideas you should take note of around drawstrings and synthetic materials.

And if you think it would help, we have a guide to what the best taste deterrent is to use and how best to apply them.

Don't wait for your bunny to take your curtains up, follow these remedies and avoid expensive repairs.

How to stop your bunny chewing and damaging your curtains or blinds

Draw the curtains in a bit from the end wall out of your bunnies way

Curtain chewing is a common problem with house bunnies and you are lucky if your bunny is not tempted to chew them. You will often find that the worst of the damage can occur at each end of the curtains. This may be the spot where your bunny likes to run along behind them then pop in and out. If you draw the curtains in a bit from the end wall your bunny will not see them as in its way and hopefully ignore them.

A way of protecting the curtains to avoid any chance of damage is to fence them off with sections taken from a pet pen. These can be set out free standing so are a straightforward way to make a bunny no go area.

If you want something you can quickly and easily bring out to add protection and act as a distraction try putting a tunnel toy or cardboard box there to keep the curtains pulled back and out of the way.

Hopefully, you bunny will want to chew this more than your curtains when they pass by.

Why does my bunny chew my curtains and blinds

Rabbits like to maintain their habitats and adapt them to their individual needs. Bit by bit they can chew their surrounding into shape and have razor sharp teeth that can easily slice through tough roots and shoots.

If your curtains stand in their way over time this damage will build up leaving you with costly repairs unless you keep them out of the way.

Is it bad if my bunny eats the fabric and cords of my curtains or blinds?

Bunnies can get tangled up in drawstrings and hurt

It's important to stop your bunny chewing your curtains and blinds. The long strings of synthetic material can cause digestive problems if eaten.

Always keep drawstrings or other cords out of reach, not only could they be an easy target for chewing your bunny may get tangled up in them and hurt itself.

If you don't have a regular way of doing this, then install a hook and make tying it up out of reach a habit when your bunny is roaming in the room.

Always keep an eye on how much cord your bunny is eating. Synthetic material can be hard to digest for and if you catch your bunny eating too much it could make them unwell.

How to apply bitter sprays to stop your bunny chewing your curtains or blinds

Bitter sprays can be helpful if you are battling to stop your bunny chewing your curtains or blinds but it sometimes only offers a partial solution as you may find your bunny more than prepared to put up with a bad taste.

As always, it's a combination of bunny proofing things that will prove most effective.

Apply the spray on the area being chewed and any other areas that look like they could be a target as well. Remember to reapply regularly so it doesn't lose its effectiveness.

Avoid homemade remedies such as perfume, soap or chilly oil, double sided sticky tape. These can be harmful to your bunny. Always use a product designed for bunnies.

Bitter spray