Is jute twine safe?

Forum

OUR FORUM IS UP BUT WE ARE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF UPDATING AND FIXING THINGS. SOME THINGS WILL LOOK WEIRD AND/OR NOT BE CORRECT. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED. We are not fully ready to answer questions in a timely manner as we are not officially open, but we will do our best.

You may have received a 2-factor authentication (2FA) email from us on 4/21/2020. That was from us, but was premature as the login was not working at that time.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

What are we about? Please read about our Forum Culture and check out the Rules.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

This topic has 11sd replies, 7 voices, and was last updated 7 years, 3 months ago by Deleted User.

Viewing 11 reply threads

Author

Messages
- 01/10/2018 at 4:34 PM
  sarahthegemini
  Participant
  5584 posts
  Didn’t know where to post this but as the title says, is jute twine safe for buns?
- 01/11/2018 at 1:47 AM
  Deleted User
  Participant
  22064 posts
  This is something I’ve been researching lately and I’m sure from what I’ve read that it is. Obviously like anything as long as they dont eat large quantities. I’ve actually just purchased a really nice chunky jute rug from Argos at the weekend. I figured it was better than them eating a carpeted rug, they had slowly started nibbling my rug at the edges so I wanted to stop that. I didn’t really want to be without a rug because I have laminate flooring so I figured that was a safer alternative. They have had a few interested nibbles here and there but they seem so be leaving it alone now. This jute is described as 100% natural so I’m sure it’s okay.
- 01/11/2018 at 4:14 AM
  sarahthegemini
  Participant
  5584 posts
  Thanks for your input Eddyw111. I’m wanting to use it in some diy toys so some of it would probably be ingested. I’ve got a little bit of sisal twine from eBay but it’s a much smaller quantity than I was expecting. Jute twine I can get on Amazon!
- 01/11/2018 at 4:45 AM
  Bam
  Moderator
  16998 posts
  Jute should be safe. Here is an old thread where people talk about using jute twine for bunny toys:
  
  https://binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/aft/114276/Default.aspx
- 01/11/2018 at 5:06 AM
  Fluffykins
  Participant
  239 posts
  I use it for all my homemade toys because I read it was fine. I got a nice big role from Amazon!
- 01/11/2018 at 7:13 AM
  Deleted User
  Participant
  22064 posts
  I believe it is safe. I don’t use it, but I got some sisal rope for Ophelia and I cut it into short strings and tie a knot or two in it and sometimes she will chew at the frayed endings or grab it and toss it around!
- 01/11/2018 at 10:14 AM
  joea64
  Participant
  1423 posts
  I don’t think I have any jute items myself, but I’ve never heard that rabbits have any issues with it – I have a sisal rug that does yeoman duty as my buns’ play floor. Be advised, though, if you’re looking for durable items that will stand up to long use by your buns, that sisal is a lot tougher, relatively speaking, than jute.
- 01/11/2018 at 10:56 AM
  sarahthegemini
  Participant
  5584 posts
  Thanks guys! Decided to buy a roll of sisal instead – roughly 750 metres of it Should last me a while
- 01/11/2018 at 10:55 PM
  Q8bunny
  Participant
  6345 posts
  As far as I know, yes it is. I see it (and use it myself) on bunny toys
- 01/11/2018 at 11:02 PM
  LBJ10
  Moderator
  17104 posts
  As far as I know, it is safe. I would be wary of stuff from craft stores though. They often treat that stuff with chemicals.
- 01/12/2018 at 4:44 AM
  sarahthegemini
  Participant
  5584 posts
  I’ve looked all over the description and it doesn’t say it’s treated with anything, it just says 100% natural so should be okay?
- 01/12/2018 at 8:03 AM
  Deleted User
  Participant
  22064 posts
  Should be fine Sarah!
  
  LBJ- good point!
Author

Messages