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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 10/19/2015 at 9:12 AM
  Raven
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  Hello! We have a 5 month-old bunny and I’m still trying to figure out how to be a good bunny parent to her. Originally, we thought we’d let her roam about, but she quickly ate at our carpet and nibbled on our baseboards. Was she just too young? Do those behaviors go away as they age? Right now, she spends time in her cage and in her play yard. However, the play yard set up takes up a large part of one of our bedrooms. Since we only have 3 bedrooms, I’d love to reclaim that space for my kids, but I’m nervous about letting her roam free. We have an unfinished basement that would have plenty of room for a large play yard, etc. Would it work to put her down there when she’s getting her exercise? We aren’t down there much, but I suppose if she was down there, the kiddos might go down to see her after school and in the mornings. I just don’t want to isolate her too much. Any advice? Thank you!
- 10/19/2015 at 9:57 AM
  Mimsy
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  is there a room you want to free range the bunny in? If so you might get inventive on bunny proofing. I saw someone make the cutest miniature picket fence for around walls that the bunny was nibbling on. Something that you don’t mind the bunny nibbling on and keeps your baseboards safe. You could just put cardboard up if you don’t care if it looks fancy. As far as carpet I keep a lot of cheapy throw rugs to toss down over places that the bunny has shown an interest. Chair mats and such would work too.
  
  You could also set up the larger pen in the basement as her safe place or cage. If she is a single bunny I would try and keep her up with the family as much as possible, but then use the basement area for when there won’t be any supervision, especially when you are learning her behaviors while out.
  
  Lastly, make sure to give lots of ok things to chew on. cardboard, branches, wicker toys ect.
- 10/19/2015 at 10:38 AM
  Raven
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  Thank you, Mimsy! The picket fence idea sounds cute and I’ll think about the throw rug idea. That could work. I’ve been trying to give her lots of chew toys–a variety of twigs and other safe things from the pet store–but she’s still addicted to chewing her plastic litter box. I’m positive that isn’t good for her. I have a new litter box on its way and I’m hoping the thicker plastic will deter her from chewing it.
  
  Thanks again for your help!
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