Rabbits teeth grow constantly throughout their lives so it's important to give them lots of Chew toys to help wear them down.
To help you choose the best one we have reviewed the most popular toys that can help such as Willow, Wood and Grassy toys and Cardboard Castles and tell you their good and bad points.
We tested them with our rabbits to share their reactions as well as rating them for Value for money, Mess and Noise nuisance.
We explain how these toys can help control unwanted chewing behaviour and how they provide keep your rabbit healthy and happy.
Don’t waste money on a toy that may end up being discarded, take a look at our round up below so you can choose the best chew toy to keep your rabbit teeth in tip to condition.
1 Willow balls
Fun: Irrisistable!
Cost: Great value
Mess: A bit untidy
From 3.99
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We would not be without some of these as they always temp our bunny to eat a bit more fiber and a few less treats. Grassy balls but can be a bit messy when they fall apart.
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2 Cardboard house / castles
Fun: A bit boring
Cost: Great value
Mess: Very tidy
Noise: Annoying
From 30.00
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Way more styleish then a cardboard box.
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3 Grassy mat
Fun: Very exciting
Cost: Great value
Mess: Compleat destuction
From 15.00
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Bunnies love munching these simple chew toys and they are cheap enough to use to cover an area of floor to provide some comfort and a snack.
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1Willow balls
From 3.99
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Bunnies love chewing on things they can toss about the room and twiggy or woven balls are perfect for this. They come in a variety of different shapes and sizes, often the more detailed they are the more expensive they are however, intricate shapes don't really seem to matter to bunnies that much so you may as well go for good value and get a multi pack of simple toys. Having a variety of these toys will also let you swap them out to keep your bunny interested. Make sure you get Willow balls made for bunnies that are an all-natural material, some people have been reporting finding glue or other materials inside them which is not good if your bunny eats it. Always avoid home decoration product as they may look the same but can be treated with varnishes or fire retardant chemicals that can be bad for your bunnies tummy.
Our bunnies verdict
Our bunny loves the chunky willow ball, we have a hard floor so he like the noise it makes as he bats it about. We also prefer them to the grassy variety as they make less mess as they eventually fall apart. They do have a habit of being wedged under furniture so we tend use them for a session where we are playing with our bunny, then we hide them away after a bit, this also make them last a bit longer as it turns out our bunny can eat most of one in one go if he feels like it.
Overall
We would not be without some of these as they always temp our bunny to eat a bit more fiber and a few less treats. Grassy balls but can be a bit messy when they fall apart.
Key features
- Great for getting your bunny to eat a bit more fiber and a few less treats.
- You bunny will enjoy tossing the ball around the room.
Fun: Irrisistable!
Cost: Great value
Mess: A bit untidy
2Cardboard house / castles
From 30.00
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If you had to choose between all the chew toys here that will keep your bunny busy then a cardboard castles is the winner. Your bunny can spend hours customising it how they want by stripping ribbons of paper off it and chewing away at it to customise the entrances. The additional shelter it provides in a room will also help you bunny feel more secure and happy. Its best to avoid products with heavy print on them as eating the ink is not great and simple Cardboard house / castles are the best as your bunny will be more interested in a shape then its decoration anyway.
Our bunnies verdict
We would not be without some sort of cardboard box for our bunny to play in and have had some bunnies that have become so attached to the dens the dens they have built over time that when they eventually fall apart and we take them away have become quite upset with us, at least until a new one has arrived. You can obviously use any box that is suitable however we prefer these as we don't have to muck about removing tape or worrying about where they have been stored and they obvious look a lot better. Lastly its worth noting that box munching can be noisy so you may want to keep this out of a bedroom or you may be kept up all night.
Overall
Way more styleish then a cardboard box.
Key features
- A cheap hideaway toy that can be recycled
- A nice big toy that you can get delivered
Fun: A bit boring
Cost: Great value
Mess: Very tidy
Noise: Annoying
3Grassy mat
From 15.00
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Grass mats are an edible woven mat big enough for your bunny to sit on. They come in a verity of materials, the best are the 100% Grassy mat and are good for a number of reasons. First and foremost, bunnies love sitting on them and chew them, two of their favorite activities. Also, many bunny moms have discovered they can be used as a floor covering in an enclosure by laying down a few of them side by side to offer some comfort. They are also cheap enough so can be replaced when needed and often come in a pack.
Our bunnies verdict
We didn't know if our bunny would like these at first but they are very popular, so we tried them out, he took to it right away. It seemed to satisfy his urge to tug and chew at the floor which is good because this helped distract him from chewing on our carpet which was an bad habit he had developed. We had to keep this toy to his enclosure as it made a lot of mess and we also used it as a base in a digging box which our bunny enjoyed very much and also helped contain the mess he made as he shredded it to bits. For a simple toy these really do offer great value and are a permanent part of our setup.
Overall
Bunnies love munching these simple chew toys and they are cheap enough to use to cover an area of floor to provide some comfort and a snack.
Key features
- Your bunny will love to sit and chew on this, two of their favorite activities
- They are cheap enough to use as an area of floor cover
- They do make quite a lot of mess when they fall apart
Fun: Very exciting
Cost: Great value
Mess: Compleat destuction
4Willow sticks
From 6.00
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Bunnies enjoy eating fresh willow sticks, starting by chewing the soft bark and eventually eating the soft wood inside. There are many different types of willow or better still Willow sticks treats available that you can buy from pet stores or if you want you can even find these yourself. Remember to check its bunny safe as they can't eat all types of wood.
Our bunnies verdict
Our bunny likes the thinner sort as they seem easier to chew up. We found we could make them even more appealing by pushing them through the sides of a toilet roll tube. This helps makes more of a toy out of it and keeps them together and off the floor. We buy a pack of these from time to time and give our bunny one occasionally, so we don't end up with them lying about everywhere.
Overall
A simple way to give your bunny something acceptable to chew on to help ware down their teeth and give them some solid fiber to chew on.
Key features
- A great way of stopping your bunny getting bored and getting them to eat more fiber
- They are cheap and will last a long while if you give them out a few at a time
Fun: A bit boring
Cost: Great value
Mess: Easy to clean
5Toilet roll tubes
Toilet roll tubesToilet roll tubes are a free and plentiful toy that are a great way to keep your bunny busy. They will enjoy chewing at the course cardboard and tossing them about. You can also make them even more fun by filling them with hay which is a great way of getting your bunny some essential fiber and give them an alternative to seeking this out by chewing your carpet, wallpaper and wooden furniture.
Our bunnies verdict
We never throw an old toilet roll away, we just chuck them in out bunnies path when the roll is used up. He gets bored of them pretty quickly so when they start looking tired we just bin them. We also like to play a game with our bunny where I sit with him and stack a bunch of them up on top of each other which he then knocks over and tosses about. He never gets bored of this game so it's a great way of keeping his attention when playing with him.
Overall
A free and unlimited source of entertainment. Why not stuff them with hay to make them even more fun to play with!
Key features
- Toilet roll tubes are a free and plentiful toy that your bunny will love playing with and chewing
- You can stuff them with hay to make them even more fun or stack them up and make a fun obstacle for you bunny to demolish
Fun: Enjoyable
Cost: Totaly free!
Mess: Easy to clean
Noise: quiet
6Grassy house
From 21.00
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Grass hideaways are perfect for popping in and out of and your bunny will enjoy chewing the soft grassy material. They tend to be on the small side so make sure you get one that's suitable for your bunnies breed as you may need a Grassy house that will give your bunny room to sit and turn around in them.
Our bunnies verdict
We found our bunny was not that interested in going inside this but loved it as a giant chew toy. We ended up getting him a cardboard box as a hide away as well which he preferred. It also made quite a lot of mess when it start to break down.
Overall
A great chew toy and hideaway while it lasts.
Key features
- These make a great chew toy but do make quite a lot of mess when they start to collapse.
- They tend to be on the small side so make sure you get one that's suitable for your bunnies breed.
Fun: Very exciting
Cost: A bit pricy
Mess: A bit untidy
7Wooden toss and treat toys
Wooden toss and treat toys are great for bunnies that enjoying foraging and toss toys about. They are made from a block of wood with cups cut into it that have pegs over the top of them so your rabbit will have to pull these out to get to the treats as well as chewing on the wood itself.
Our bunnies verdict
We much prefer these to the plastic versions of these toys as they are a bit heavier which stops them moving about and that make less noise.
Overall
Great for rabbits that like to chew and toss toys about.
Key features
- A great way of keeping your bunny entertained at least until the treats run out.
- A toy that will get interest again and again
Fun: Very exciting
Cost: A bit pricy
Mess: Very tidy
8Willow bridge
From 12.00
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This wooden adventure chew toy is made from a series of thick wooden sticks joined together and can be bent into a variety of shape to make hideaways and bridges. They have a soft wooden bark that can be chewed and your bunny will enjoy picking this out between the logs. Underneath the bark there is some tough wood that makes this toy resilient enough to be left out as a permanent shelter. They come in a variety of sizes, but you will probably need a larger one if you want to turn it into a hideaway. We recommend the natural looking Willow bridge with a bark as opposed to the some of the more colourful stained ones.
Our bunnies verdict
We have a few of these as we have found a number of uses for them as a toy and to help bunny proof our home. We found a good way of setting them out is to bend them into a semi-circle and leave them on their side as our bunny likes tucking his but inside it for a snooze. We also use them to protect things from being chewed by leaning them up against baseboards and wrapping them around furniture legs or the corners of furniture to protect them.
Overall
Great to use for lots of bunny proofing jobs like wrapping around furniture. We would not be without these toys as they are an essential part of the bunny proofing we have.
Key features
- Ideal for using to protect baseboards and the corners of furniture
- Can be made into a great hideaway
- This toy is tough and will last a long time
Fun: Enjoyable
Cost: Great value
Mess: No mess!
9Twig tunnel
From 14.00
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These attractive hideaways are not only great fun for your bunny to play in, the soft twigs are also good for chewing so this toy is guaranteed to be a favorite. They come in a variety or materials such as wicker and willow and you can get a full tube or a half tube shape which is better as it will not roll around as much. Make sure you buy a Twig tunnel for bunnies, not a home decoration which often come treated with varnish or flame resistant chemicals.
Our bunnies verdict
This toy was a bit of a special treat as it's quite expensive. Our bunny really loved it, so much so we had to put it away and bring it out when we could supervise him around it as he would have tried to eat in in one go. It did make quite a bit of mess when it finally fell apart so was a bit of a waste at the end.
Overall
A fun toy for your bunny to play in and chew. They can be expensive and if you bunny really like chewing it, don't expect it to last very long.
Key features
- If you bunny really like it they can demolish one of these in no time
- They can get messy when they start to fall apart
Fun: Very exciting
Cost: A bit pricy
Mess: A bit untidy
We know how important it is to your pet rabbit's health and happiness to have stuff to chew on to help wear down their teeth which grow constantly throughout their lives. Providing lots of chew toys can not only help you avoid an expensive trip to the vets, it can also act as a distraction from unwanted destructive behaviour as your rabbit seeks out fibrous material for this purpose such as chewing carpet, baseboards and wallpaper and wooden furniture.
When it comes to shopping for the best chew toys for your furry friend you really are spoiled for choice however, there are some old favourites that every bunny patient keeps to hand as they have proven to be invaluable to keep your rabbit's teeth in good condition.
Simple wooden blocks can be great as they last a long time however, your rabbit may lose interest very quickly. Grassy mats on the other hand can be lots of short lived fun but can leave you with a scene of destruction.
In this guide we review the most popular types of chew toys and try to give you an idea of what to expect from the toy and your bunnies reaction to it. We discuss their pros and cons to help you choose the best toy for your rabbit.
We focus on toys benefits to your bunnies health and happy
Toys that help wear down your rabbit teeth are important for your rabbits health. In our reviews we consider this foremost as well as how good they will be in providing fibre to help your bunnies tummy as well as the positive and negative behaviour they could cause when you introduce them.
We examine what each toy is made from and guide you on how good the materials are for your rabbit to digest. We would not review toys that are glued together or constructed from materials we consider harmful.
Every rabbit is different and we understand they will treat the toys in different ways. Some rabbits will over indulge when eating a toy which may be a problem if they eat too much, other rabbits may simply ignore the toy. In this guide we help you understand how quickly they can be consumed and whether this may be a problem.
We show you the rabbit proofing benefits of how these toys help stop destructive behaviour
In this guide we also show you the many ways each toy can be used to help you rabbit proof your home, this is after all our specialist subject.
Chew toys can help provide an alternative to the fibre your rabbit may be seeking out by chewing your baseboards, wallpaper and wooden furniture. Others can help satisfy your rabbits instinctive need to tailor their environment and can be good at stopping your rabbit tugging up your carpet or chewing under your bed or behind your sofa.
In this guide we match the rabbit proofing problem with the toy so you can make sure you are providing a safe and acceptable alternative that will satisfy your rabbits instinctive needs and avoid expensive repairs to your home.
How we tested each rabbit toy
We have been house rabbit owners for over 20 years and have tested out all of these toys here at Bunnyproof HQ with our own bunnies, they didn’t seem to mind too much. We share their reactions and tell you how these toys performed over time.
We know every rabbit is different so we have gathered lots of advice from our rabbit proofing facebook group which has over 50K members at the time this article was written. This has helped us to discover what toys seem to be a success and what toys have caused unexpected problems.
How we rated them for Value for money, Fun Mess and Noise
To help you compare each toy we have given them a rating on three criteria, Value for money, fun and mess.
Value for money - How expensive they are compared to how long they will last
Fun - How much time your rabbit will spend with the toy compared to its other toys
Mess - How much mess may spread about and how hard it is to clean up
Noise - How much of a nuisance this toy may become especially if left out during the night
We are independent and are not running a business
We created these reviews to help other like minded rabbit owners with help and advice. We are not affiliated with any other companies or organisations. We would not promote a product for any reason other than we feel it is a suitable choice based on our own experience and the experience of the members of our bunny proofing facebook group.
