Safe wood

[Fluffbusters]

Hey guys I just want to get your opinion on wood that is safe to put in your rabbits Kennels. Recently binky has started chewing the bars on his kennel even though he has full access to the entire room. I’m really concerned that he’s going to damage his teeth is this something I should be worried about? I want to put a piece of wood where he chews the most on his cage so that way he could chew wood instead of chewing metal bars. I have a piece of plywood that has knots in it and it’s untreated would this be okay to put in his cage?

[Louiethebunny]

I have a small applewood log I give to my rabbit, he loves chewing on it!

[Fluffbusters]

I looked up the plywood online and I think it’s safe for him…inthink it said it was a speuce sheet … soo I’m just worried about splinters

[Bam]

Plywood is often used to build rabbit hutches from, but it has glue on it, so for gnawing-purposes, solid wood would be better. There are many types of wood that are suitable.  Applewood, as Louiethebunny mentions, is excellent, birch or rowan, linden, aspen, maple or ash are other good choices. Rabbits tend to like chew toys that are attached to the cage bars or walls, but a small log that has a good weight so it lies reasonably still while the bun is gnawing on it, is also often appreciated. My bunny Bam really loved applewood logs. He also appreciated twigs, to strip the bark off of,  especially willow and apple.

[Wick & Fable]

To piggy-back off Bam, the idea of attaching toys to the bars can be engaging for a lot of rabbits. Personally, both of mine are fans of willow wood toys. I am also a fan of their smell too, which is a plus.

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

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