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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 01/04/2018 at 12:30 PM
  magicpeach
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  So, mod podge is used in arts and crafts for many things, I was wondering if anyone here tried using it to seal wooden furniture etc so that bunny wouldn’t chew it. Also, if it would be safe to try out? It is non-toxic, water-based, child-safe.
- 01/04/2018 at 2:38 PM
  Luna
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  I’m not sure the mod podge would seal the wood in the way you are hoping for . Even with a few layers of mod podge, I think the teeth marks will still reach the wood underneath. Is he chewing on furniture legs, baseboards? You could try rubbing a bit of white vinegar on the furniture he is chewing on (the smell might dissuade him) – it’s safe to use around buns, and won’t mess up the wood.
- 01/04/2018 at 2:52 PM
  magicpeach
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  He loves to chew furniture and carpet when he gets to go out of his hutch for free/playtime. I do provide with tons of hay and diy toys that he loves. I’m also concerned about him chewing his hutch a lot as well. ? is there a more permanent alternative?
- 01/04/2018 at 3:49 PM
  sarahthegemini
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  How much out of cage time does he get?
- 01/04/2018 at 7:14 PM
  magicpeach
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  He will usually get 3 hours. His hutch/cage is a 3.5 x 5 nic grid for a fence. He has a small hutch in there with 2 floors that takes up about a quarter of space.
- 01/05/2018 at 6:52 AM
  Luna
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  Buns are natural chewers, and some buns chew on things more than others. Destructive chewing could also be due to either illness, hormones, or boredom. If you decide to get him neutered when he is old enough, destructive chewing is more likely to subside than if he is not neutered, though there is always a chance that this might not change. While it might not be boredom since you provide him cage-free time and a lot of toys, it would be better for him if he could have more cage-free time. Three hours is a good start, but definitely try increasing that time. Also, buns are social animals, so make sure you give him plenty of human interaction during his play time and all other times.
  
  If the furniture is in a consolidated area, you could block off the area with a gate or a diy gate with c&c grids. Or, if the furniture is scattered about, you could try taking some cardboard and wrapping it around the legs of the furniture. If he continues to go after the furniture, when he does, try to distract him right away by gently scooting him away from the area – granted, you might have to do this many times before/if he gives up. Hope this helps .
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