Bunny proofing for house rabbits, preventing damage to speakers

Speakers

In this article we show you how to bunny proof your speakers, bunny proofing can prevent house rabbit damage to speakers from chewing.

If you love your speakers

Many people value there speakers not just for the way they sound but also as a peace of furniture that take pride of place in a room. However to your bunny they hold no value at all other then an inconvenience and if you leave them unprotected in your home in areas where you bunnies have access to them you can be certain its not going to be long before they become a target for unwanted destructive behaviour. It wont be long before the rather expensive cables the sails ma in the show room assured you will bake all the difference to the sound are simply sliced through. Next the smart lines along the edges will begin to be gnawed away and finally the paper of the speaker itself will be ripped to shreds.

Harms way

Bunny proofing your speakers is essential to prevent damage to these often very expensive sculpted objects and keep then in good working order. Unfortunately due to there nature they have to occupy a prominent place in your room which will make then a target for even the most disciplined rabbit some simple measure should be taken to prevent natural but unwanted destructive behaviour. If the speakers can be put out of reach then its best to do so. Place the speakers on a shelf is a simple way of putting them out of reach or wall mounting your speakers can be an excellent way of solving any problems and cheep relatively easy to install solution can be purchased from most DIY stores or electrical retailers.

Speaker stands

Speaker stands are also a good way of preventing damage by moving the speakers of the floor and the level of your rabbits attention. Typically made of metal the stands themselves are unlikely to sustain any damage from you Bunny's. Always ensure that you get a good sturdy set of stands that cannot be pushed over if they are banged into, or lent up against. If possible secure your speakers to the stand and the stand to the floor. Lastly check they the cables are also out of reach in case they get tugged on pulling the speakers over.

Floor standing speakers

If you have floor standing speakers then there are some good ways to help prevent damage. Always ensure they have there covers apply some bitter sprays along the edges. This wont stop the odd nibble but will help prevent it becoming a favourite spot for your rabbit to sharpen its teeth. You can also block the speakers off behind some wire fencing. this wont effect there sound quality and will mean they are totally safe.

Cables

The speaker cables can be protected using cables wraps or tidying solutions that can be provided by stationary suppliers and DIY stores. These typically come in the form of flexible split length tubing or coils that can be wrapped around the cables. You can also lead the rest of the cable under your carpet or a rug to make it inaccessible.

Danger warning

It is important for safety reasons that you never use your speakers as a convenient place to leave stuff. Never place ornaments or plants etc. on to of the speaker as these could be knocked of and fall causing harm.