Timothy hay is a great choice and you can find it in pet stores.
You may need to adjust the amount of pellets that you give your rabbit depending on her weight and activity level. For example, if your rabbit is underweight or still growing, then she may be able to have more pellets. Ask your veterinarian if you are not sure.
romaine lettuce dandelion greens kale collard greens fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, basil carrots (one 2 inch piece per day) carrot tops
a couple of apple slices a few banana slices a teaspoon of hulled sunflower seeds
You can give a rabbit her water in a ceramic dish or in a sipper bottle. Either is fine, but a sipper bottle is less likely to spill or get contaminated with food or feces.
Fruit branches (apple), willow branches, aspen branches Cardboard boxes Chew toys Cotton towels (as long as she doesn’t eat them) Untreated pieces of pine lumber Compressed alfalfa cubes Phone books Untreated wood blocks
Pay attention when your rabbit is running around outside. Make sure predators can’t get to her. If she’s running around inside, make sure she doesn’t chew on electrical cords or get stuck behind furniture.
Check to make sure that your rabbit doesn’t toilet in the box. You may need to replace shredded hay and paper after a few days or once your rabbit loses interest in them.
If you choose to get another rabbit, consider the commitment. Decide whether you want the responsibility of caring for another rabbit.
While you can buy chew toys from the pet store, you can also let her play with toddler toys or baby teethers.
You may want to remove wicker furniture or baskets. Your rabbit will have a hard time distinguishing between wicker that’s inappropriate to chew and fruit branches that you allow her to chew.
Consider replacing wooden furniture with metal or glass furniture which will keep your rabbit from chewing.
For example, if your rabbit likes to hop under the couch to get behind it, try stuffing the space under the couch with pillows. This keeps her from getting under and behind the couch.
If you want to install something permanent, try setting up moveable wire or panels first. This way, you can determine if your rabbit is safe in the area, or if you need to block off more or less space.
You can also use these on painted walls, if you find your rabbit chewing them. Clear or metal corner guards can keep your rabbit from eating paint.
If your rabbit is already spayed, but still chews a lot you may just need to wait for her to outgrow this tendency.
Avoid spraying things like perfume or chili oil onto the furniture. Instead, use a product made for rabbits or small animals and use it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
You can use olive oil or a few drops of cinnamon, lavender, or mint essential oils. Once the scent disappears, reapply the oil so your rabbit avoids the furniture.
Never shout or yell at your rabbit. This will only make your rabbit frightened of you.
You can also reward your rabbit when you see her chewing appropriate things, like the branches, chew toys, or cardboard. Rabbits learn better with positive reinforcement than discipline.
