How to bunny proof

How to bunny proof

Make your home safe for a house rabbit. Stop carpet digging behaviour & protect your furniture or cables from chewing

Before you give your house rabbit free or unsupervised access to you home you will need to make sure that it is adequately bunny proofed. Bunny proofing your home is an important part of caring for your house rabbit and is the best way to remove any hazards that can put your rabbit in danger. Bunny proofing can also help avoid damage to your home from chewing and digging behaviour so you and your bunny can safely and successfully share the space you live in.

This section contains simple, practical, step by step advice that shows you the best way to apply bunny proofing to areas of your home. It takes a look at the various combination of bunny proofing techniques such as shielding, distraction, deterrents and blocking access that can be used to help stop the damage and ensure the dangerous electrical equipments is protected.

• What to bunny proof

Find out what areas of your home need bunny proofing and what you can do to fix them.
Doors and door frames | TVs, power cables & electrical equipment | Plants | Skirting board | Curtains | Furniture | Sofas
Problem behaviour

Understanding behaviour like chewing and digging that can lead to some nasty damage
Chewing | Digging | Shredding
Bunny proofing methods

Bunny proofing techniques you can use to protect your home from digging & chewing
Discouragement | Providing alternatives | Applying protection | Blocking off areas
See our checklist of essential bunny proof problems

Make sure that you haven't mist an essential improvements with our check list