Best Rabbit Toys of 2023

Are you looking for a new toy to stop your rabbit getting bored?

We have reviewed the most popular types of Chew toys, Tunnels, Puzzles and Toss toys 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 entertainment to 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 toy for your rabbit.

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 3 way collapsible tunnel

Fun: Very exciting

Cost: Affordable

Mess: No mess!

From 16.00

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These tunnels transform a room for your bunny to play in and can be neatly packed away when not needed.

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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

33 way collapsible tunnel

From 16.00

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If your rabbit likes exploring then they will love a 3 way collapsible tunnel that has three or even four tunnels that join in the middle. Although they are larger than regular activity tunnels you can still pack them away neatly so you can store them away when not needed. They can be a bit narrower then a simple straight tunnel so if you have a larger bread it best to get a largest size.

Our bunnies verdict

We leave one of these out pretty much permanently as our bunny seems to be more comfortable with the shelter it offers in the room. He like the rustle noise it makes and spends more time jumping over and on it then running through it which is still good. It has a peep hole in the center so we make this more fun sometimes by popping some treats inside.

Overall

These tunnels transform a room for your bunny to play in and can be neatly packed away when not needed.

Key features

• It can be folded away into a neat pouch when not in used
• It is easy to wipe clean if any mess gets on it
• It can be a great to bring out to make a room more interesting for your bunny to play in

Fun: Very exciting

Cost: Affordable

Mess: No mess!

4Willow 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!

5Treat ball

From 6.00

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Toys that you can hide food inside always provide great entertainment for bunnies. They soon get the idea that by nudging the toy around they get a steady supply of treats. If you get a Treat ball which is designed specifically to bunnies it has an adjustable hole in the top so you can limit how quickly you want the treats to come out which can be useful depending on their size.

Our bunnies verdict

This toy is great for when we are a bit busy and our bunny starts being naughty by pulling things off our coffee table or raiding us on the couch. All we have to do is give it a rattle and he comes running then he will be off using up energy chasing the ball around till he poops himself out and lays down. It's also a good way of making the treats last a bit longer.

Overall

Guaranteed to keep your bunny busy and out of trouble and a good way of making them more active.

Key features

• Makes giving your bunny treats more fun and last a bit longer
• They have an adjustable hole so you can limit how quickly you want the treats to come out

Fun: Irrisistable!

Cost: Very expensive

Mess: No mess!

6Grassy 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

7Digging box

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Digging boxIf your bunny has a habit of chewing, tugging and trying to dig up your carpet, or is constantly trying to burrow into your couch or bed then this is the ultimate toy to let them exercise this foraging behavior and the best thing is its free! All you need is a cardboard box or a basket filled with shredded or scrunched up paper, hay and other chew toys. This will keep your bunny busy foraging inside and is also a great way of keeping the mess contained. Make sure you check for staples and tape and avoid glossy paper with heavy print on it.

Our bunnies verdict

Our bunny loved his digging box when we made him one, we hid some treats in the bottom which he would go mad for. However, when we left it out for too long he got it confused will a litter tray so we had to keep an eye on him and now only bring it out for shout sessions.

Overall

Ideal for rabbits that like to dig and tug up your carpet, or soft furnishings.

Key features

• A free toy you can make yourself that your bunny will love
• A great way of keeping all the chewing and shredding mess neatly contained
• Fill it with hay, shredded paper and other chew toys

Fun: Very exciting

Cost: Totaly free!

Mess: Very tidy

8Cardboard chew tube

From 6.00

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Most bunnies homes have had a Cardboard chew tube at one point or another as they are relatively inexpensive and come in attractive colors and designs. You can leave them out for your bunny to play in and they will soon discover they can strip the layers of paper off and customizing it to their own needs. They come in a variety of sizes so make sure you choose one that's big enough for your bun to hop through comfortably if they are a larger bread. These toys can take up quite a lot of space so may not be suitably in a small environment where they may restrict your bunnies movement.

Our bunnies verdict

We got one of these when we brought home a baby bunny and it became a part of his routine hopping through it and he really like it, however when he got older he mostly discarded it as a tunnel and used it as a giant chew . We did try out alternatives such as Alfalfa coated tubes, but they don't seem to prove any more attractive than the basic cardboard ones and created an awful lot more mess.

Overall

Great for bunnies that like to run around, shred paper and play in hideaways. Young bunnies will especially like this.

Key features

• A great toy that you bunny will enjoy stripping they layers of paper off and using as a hideaway
• We would avoid ones covered in grass as they don't seem any more interesting and make quire a mess

Fun: Enjoyable

Cost: Great value

Mess: Easy to clean

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

10Snuggle tunnel

From 10.00

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As the name suggests Snuggle tunnel are a combination of a pet bed and a small tunnel. They have soft padded sides and base which would keep your rabbit insulated from a cold floor. The base is more stable then a thinner cloth tunnel so more comfortable for your bunny to nest in. These toys are often quite small so may be better for smaller breads. They are also machine washable which is great as areas where bunnies nest in can get a bit messy over time.

Our bunnies verdict

We have hard floors in our home so we got one these to provide a bit of comfort. Out bunny did like to sit in it from time to time when he was resting but more half off then half on it.

Overall

The perfect toy for playing in and nesting. A great way to offer a bit of comfort in an area with a hard floor.

Key features

• They have soft padded sides and base which would keep your bunny insulated from a cold floor
• They would provide a bit of comfort in an area with hard floors.

Fun: Enjoyable

Cost: A bit pricy

Mess: Compleat destuction

Top 10 bunny toys

We understand how important it is to give your rabbit a constant supply of new and exciting toys to keep them healthy and happy. Toys stop your bunny getting bored when you are away but have other benefits as well. Chew toys are a good way of getting more fibre into your rabbit's diet and can help wear down your bunnies which grow constantly throughout their lives. Tunnels and shelters can offer a suitable place to explore and relax in where they feel safe.Toss toys and Hide a treat toys can stimulate foraging behavior and make play more fun.

When it comes to shopping for the best toys for your furry friend you really are spoiled for choice however, there are some old favourites that every bunny patent keeps to hand as they have proven to be invaluable.n

In this review we take you through this must have list of toys to help you discover any essential products your bunny may be missing out on.

We tell you about each toys benefits to your bunnies health and happy

Our reviews put the benefits to your bunnies wellbeing first. We take a look at how each toy will enrich your bunnies environment by satisfying many of the natural behaviours they enjoy.

We also mention any negative aspects of the toy we think are worth considering. We examine what each toy is made from and guide you on how good the materials are for your rabbit to digest. Jump upon or crash into. 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 their own way. Some rabbits will over indulge in 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 bunny 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 bunny proof your home, this is after all our specialist subject.

Some toys can be good at providing the digestive fibre you bunny 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 bunny tugging up your carpet or chewing under your bed or behind your sofa. Others can simply be used as a way of protecting areas of your home that are a focus of this unwanted behaviour.

In this guide we match the bunny 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 them

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 bunny 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 tested them for Value, Fun and Mess

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 this guide to help other like minded house rabbit owners with help and advice. We are not affiliated with any other groups or companies. We would not review a product for any reason other than we consider it to be a good choice for you and your rabbit based on our own experience and the experience of the members of our bunny proofing community on facebook.