Well, the increase in activity-level and appetite could be due to the antibiotics having helped her so she feels very well and wants to explore her world like a normal young bunny normally will. Or its just a “teenage”-phase starting. It’s very difficult to give you tips on how to bunny-proof unless you tell us more or, preferably, show some pics of your rabbit-area or intended rabbit-area.

You need to start with all electric wiring though, because cutting a cable is done in a split second with rabbit-teeth and could kill the little girl or cause your house to burn down if bad luck will have it. You need to get them out of her reach and the parts that cant be lifted and attached higher up on the walls you need to cover with cable-covers.

This is the BB “Bunny-Proofing” Info page: https://binkybunny.com/BUNNYINFO/tabid/53/CategoryID/8/PID/940/Default.aspx

Like bam said, bunny-proofing is going to really vary from person to person based on where your rabbit has access to, what items are kept in that area, and how much is done in that room.

A dedicated rabbit room is easier to bunny-proof, since it’s probably just an empty room with the bunny’s stuff, and maybe a chair…

A family room takes more time (and money) to bunny-proof because you are now dealing with expensive items with lots of power cords (tv, tv components, video game systems, lamps, computers, charging cords for various personal items).

I like the idea of using what you have to block off-limit areas. If you can position furniture in a way that blocks major no-no areas, there is less you have to do to bunny-proof, you would just need to block off any gaps on the side or underneath that the bunny could sneak through.

But… take the VALUE of the furniture into account too! There’s a big difference between a hand-crafted Italian 12-person dining room table with custom inlays… and your local $99 Walmart special dining room table… :o) The former would need its own level of protection… the latter… eh, who cares?

If you can give more info on where she will be permitted to have free run, we might be able to offer more specific ideas.

One more thing, regarding the leaf she ate, was this from a houseplant? Some houseplants are toxic, and there are lists available that detail which ones. All houseplants should be out of her reach, and in an area where she won’t be able to get to fallen leaves.

Hey there –

I just wanted to pop in and mention not to give your bun bun those yogurt chips. They are TERRIBLE for bunnies tummies. Something cheap and easy are Craisins. And you can find them anywhere or even just leftover fruit in your house sometimes (or I use root veggies as treats also because they are healthier). Really just preference but I would HIGHLY recommend taking away those yogurt drops completely! I bought them when I got my first rabbit and then as I was reading, I noticed they are very unhealthy!

As everyone else suggested – if you could give us some ideas of your layout we could help more with bunny proofing! Sounds like the meds are helping though and your playful little baby is getting back to doing what a baby does best – destroy things. Usually these crazy destructive behavior goes away after neutering/spaying and with age.

Good call, Tanlover. For some reason I completely missed that!