Hides and houses
Shelves and ledges
Foraging and toys
Cage accessories
Kits and bundles
Fairy forest
Spooky mischief
Sweetie stash
Game mode
Forest floor
Castles and cathedrals
What are the best enrichment toys for rabbits?
The best enrichment toys match the five things rabbits are built to do. The RSPCA says wild rabbits spend about 70% of their waking time eating grass and plants, and the Scottish Government's welfare guidance says pet rabbits need things to dig in, forage for and investigate, or they become bored, unhappy and possibly aggressive. A shelf of bright plastic toys does little. A cardboard box full of hay does a lot.
| Need | Shop-bought | Free or homemade |
|---|---|---|
| Chewing | Apple or willow sticks, woven hay toys, seagrass mats | Untreated apple, hazel or blackthorn branches; cardboard |
| Digging | A sandpit or large litter tray | A box of shredded paper, a plant pot of earth, a turf tray |
| Foraging | Treat balls, puzzle feeders, hanging feeders | Toilet roll tubes stuffed with hay; pellets wrapped in brown paper |
| Hiding | Tunnels, hay houses, castles | Boxes with two doors, wide pipes |
| Looking out | Platforms, low shelters with flat roofs | A small straw bale, a strong box lid, a wooden crate |
| Tossing | Willow balls, stacking cups | Solid plastic baby rattles, plastic flower pots |
All of these come from the RSPCA's enrichment advice and the House Rabbit Society's toy list. Our page on rabbit enrichment goes deeper on games and training.
DIY rabbit enrichment toys
Most of the best rabbit toys cost nothing. The House Rabbit Society suggests plain brown corrugated cardboard boxes, and the RSPCA adds these ideas:
- Toilet roll tubes stuffed with hay, with a few pellets hidden inside
- Pellets or greens wrapped in plain brown paper, or a paper bag (handles off) full of hay
- Greens hung up so your rabbit has to stand on its back legs to reach them
- Food hidden under a plastic flower pot
- A muffin tray or egg box with hay and a treat in each hole
- A litter or plant tray of rabbit-safe turf to graze and dig
- A trail of pellets to follow, or low cardboard walls to hop over
How to make a dig box
- Choose the container. A large cardboard box, a big plant pot or a deep litter tray, wide enough for your rabbit to stand in.
- Fill it. Earth, shredded plain paper or rabbit-friendly sand, deep enough to dig into. Hide a little hay or a few pellets inside.
- Place it. On a floor you can sweep, or outdoors where the rabbit cannot dig out of the run.
- Refresh it. Change the contents regularly, as the RSPCA advises, and straight away if it gets wet or soiled.
Can rabbits chew pine cones?
We would skip them. None of the welfare charities we use lists pine cones as a safe chew, so this is our own reasoning: pine is a softwood with aromatic oils, and cones from outside can carry sap, damp growth, bird droppings or garden sprays. The RSPCA's own list of safe branches is hazel, apple and blackthorn, and its rule is simple: if you are unsure a plant is safe, do not offer it. Untreated apple or willow sticks give the same crunch with none of the doubt.
Can rabbits chew through plastic?
Yes, and quickly. Soft plastic toys, thin trays and cable covers are no match for rabbit teeth, and swallowed pieces can be harmful. Hard, solid plastic is a different matter: the RSPCA lists plastic flower pots and solid plastic baby toys such as rattles and stacking cups, and the House Rabbit Society suggests hard plastic baby toys. Watch your rabbit with any plastic, check it often and take it away once it is being chewed rather than pushed around. Even tunnels sold for rabbits are often chew-resistant, not chew-proof.
Best rabbit playpens and indoor pens
A playpen is the most useful rabbit accessory you can buy, because it adds floor space. HouseRabbit.org calls a 1.2 x 1.2 m (4 x 4 ft) puppy pen ideal for most rabbits, combined with free-roam time, and recommends at least four hours of active play a day. For a pair living outdoors, the run should be at least 240 x 180 x 90 cm (8 x 6 x 3 ft), as our guide to rabbit cages and hutches explains.
When choosing a pen, check the height against your rabbit, since some clear 76 cm (30 in) easily, and use a roof outdoors. Put a washable, non-slip floor underneath; HouseRabbit.org suggests vinyl under a pen blanket to protect carpet.
- Pick the room. One people use every day, away from radiators, draughts and sunny windows.
- Lay the floor. Vinyl or washable mats, so you can mop up and your rabbit does not slip.
- Set the toilet corner. A big litter tray with a hay rack over it at one end. Our litter training guide explains why.
- Add a hide and water. A hide with two doorways against a wall, and at least one water bowl per rabbit.
- Keep the middle clear. Leave open floor for running and flopping out, then add one or two toys at the edges.
For full layouts, see our rabbit cage setup guide.
Rabbit cages and hutches on wheels
Wheels are handy, not essential. On an indoor cage they let you roll it out to clean behind; on an outdoor hutch or run they make it easier to move onto fresh grass or into a shed for winter. Some hutches, such as Omlet's Eglu Go, sell wheels as an extra. What wheels do not do is add space. A cage on wheels is still a bedroom, and still needs a pen or run joined to it. Choose wheels that lock, so the cage does not roll when a rabbit jumps on or off.
How much do rabbit toys cost?
Less than you might think. Many of the best toys, such as cardboard, paper and branches from an unsprayed apple tree, are free. As of November 2026, small treat balls start at a few pounds at zooplus UK, hanging hay and veg feeders at about £12 at Omlet, and indoor play pens at about $57 at PetSmart. Spend on space first, then on a hide and a dig box, then on chews.
Our picks: rabbit toys and accessories worth a look
We don't make pieces for rabbits yet, so these are from other shops we'd look at.
Oxbow Enriched Life Apple Stick Bundle
A bundle of untreated apple sticks to chew, which you can split up and scatter. It suits every rabbit as a daily chew and helps wear teeth. Check sticks for sharp splinters as they get chewed down.
Oxbow Enriched Life Willow Play Cube
An untreated wooden cube to toss, roll, chew and hide food in. It suits rabbits that like to push things around. Stuff it with hay to make it a foraging toy.
Omlet Caddi Rabbit Treat Holder
A hanging steel feeder, about 20 cm (8 in) long, for greens or hay. It swings as your rabbit eats, which turns a meal into a game and keeps food off the floor. Hang it low enough to reach while standing up.
Trixie Snacky Ball
A 7 cm (3 in) treat ball with an adjustable opening that drops pellets as it rolls. It suits rabbits that learn quickly. It is plastic, and some owners report rabbits chewing it, so use it only while you are watching.
Omlet Zippi Rabbit Playpen
Clip-together steel mesh panels, in single or double height, with fold-down doors and add-on tunnels, shelters and platforms. It suits owners who want a pen they can reshape indoors or out. Choose double height for jumpers.
Full Cheeks 58" Wide Play and Exercise Pen
A 16-panel indoor pen, 76 cm (30 in) high, with a removable liner. It is an easy first pen for a house rabbit. Check the height against your rabbit and add free-roam time or a second pen for more space.
Our page on rabbit hides and houses has more tunnels and hides, and our complete rabbit care guide covers everything else.
Rabbit toy questions
Can rabbits chew pine cones?
We would not give them. None of the welfare charities we use lists pine cones as safe, pine is a softwood with aromatic oils, and cones picked up outside can carry sap, damp growth or garden sprays. Untreated apple, willow or hazel sticks do the same job with none of the doubt.
Can rabbits chew through plastic?
Yes, easily. Rabbit teeth go through soft plastic, thin trays and cheap toys in minutes, and swallowed pieces can be harmful. Hard, solid plastic baby toys and flower pots are on the RSPCA's list of suitable toys, but watch your rabbit with any plastic and take it away once it is being chewed.
What toys do rabbits like most?
It varies, which is why the RSPCA says to offer a mix and rotate them. Most rabbits love cardboard boxes and tubes to shred, a dig box, a tunnel to race through, a platform to look out from, and anything stuffed with hay or hiding a few pellets.
Are rabbit cages on wheels a good idea?
Wheels make a cage or hutch easier to move for cleaning, or to shift an outdoor run onto fresh grass. They do nothing for the rabbit's space. A cage on wheels still needs to open into a pen or run, and lockable wheels stop it rolling when a rabbit jumps on or off.
How do I set up a bunny playpen?
Put the pen on a washable, non-slip floor in a room people use, away from radiators. Fill one end with a litter tray and hay rack, add a hide with two doorways, water bowls and a couple of toys. Leave open floor in the middle so your rabbit can run and flop out.
How often should I change my rabbit's toys?
Swap a few every week or so, so there is always something new to explore. The RSPCA advises rotating toys to keep interest up, checking them regularly for damage and replacing anything broken, sharp or swallowable. Chew toys and cardboard are meant to be destroyed, so expect to replace those often.
