The best rabbit toys
The best rabbit toys give a rabbit something to chew, forage through or dig at, because those are the natural behaviours a bored rabbit either loses interest in or redirects onto skirting boards and furniture. Chew-safe wood and forage-based toys tend to get used far more reliably than anything that just sits in a hutch looking decorative.
What rabbits actually want from a toy
A rabbit's front teeth grow continuously, so chewing is not optional entertainment — it is a physical need, and a rabbit without appropriate things to chew will find something, whether that is a willow toy provided for the purpose or the leg of a chair. Safe wood chews, forage sticks and loops made from natural fibres tend to be reached for repeatedly rather than ignored after the first day.
Foraging is the other big driver. Rabbits spend a large part of their natural day working for food, and a toy that hides treats or hay inside something to be pulled apart taps into that far better than a toy that simply sits there. Digging boxes and tunnels serve a similar purpose for the instinct to burrow.
What to look for when choosing
Check that any wood or wicker toy is genuinely safe for rabbits to chew and swallow small amounts of — untreated, rabbit-safe woods and natural fibres are the standard to look for, avoiding anything varnished, painted or made for a different species.
Variety matters more than any single toy. Rotating a few different types — a chew, a forage item, something to dig at — keeps a rabbit's environment interesting in a way that one permanent toy, however good, tends not to manage on its own after the novelty wears off.
Why enrichment matters beyond entertainment
A rabbit with nothing appropriate to chew or forage through is more likely to become destructive around the home, and more likely to show signs of boredom or stress, which welfare organisations link to the amount of natural behaviour a rabbit is able to express day to day.
Good toys are also a cheap, low-effort way to add mental stimulation to a rabbit's day alongside the space and company they need, rather than a substitute for either. A well-enriched hutch or run with rotating toys still needs the exercise and social contact rabbits require to be genuinely content.
Most rabbits live happily in bonded pairs, and toys often get used more, not less, in a multi-rabbit household, since a shared forage toy or tunnel can become part of how they interact with each other as well as with the object itself.
What we stock
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Adjustable Tortoise Harness and Lead
An adjustable harness and lead set sized for tortoises and turtles, for safe garden adventures.
£7.99
Four Flags Quick Ferret Muzzle — Grooming & Handling Aid
A temporary, reliable muzzle designed specifically for ferrets — useful for grooming, medicating, and routine handling.
£14.99
Hamster Exercise Ball
A clear rolling exercise ball that lets your hamster roam and stay active safely around the home, with ventilation slots and a secure lid. Supplied in a random colour.
£7.99
Rabbit No-Rinse Dry-Cleaning Foam
A no-rinse foam that gently cleans and freshens your rabbit's coat between full washes, no water needed.
£7.99
PawHut 12-Panel Small Animal Playpen for Guinea Pigs, 105cm, White
Twelve 45 x 35cm panels and multi-angle connectors that build a 105 x 105cm open pen at 45cm high, for evening floor time with guinea pigs or hedgehogs.
£35.99
Poultry Nappy Harness for Chickens, Ducks & Geese
A washable fabric nappy harness for house poultry, catching droppings to keep your home clean.
From£7.99
Hanging Cage Hammock for Small Pets
A soft sherpa-lined cage hammock that gives small pets a warm, lofted spot to curl up.
From£8.99
Selective Timothy Hay
UK-grown Timothy hay for rabbits and other small animals, for unlimited daily feeding
£9.99
Small Pet Carrier Shoulder Bag with Bubble Window
A ventilated travel carrier bag for hamsters, guinea pigs and other small pets, with a clear bubble window and breathable mesh panels. The adjustable shoulder strap makes outings and vet trips easy.
£13.99
Selective Naturals Woodland Loops
Dandelion and rosehip flavoured loop treats for rabbits, guinea pigs, degus and chinchillas
£3.99
Selective Naturals Orchard Loops
Apple-flavoured loop treats for rabbits, guinea pigs, degus and chinchillas
£3.99
Selective Naturals Meadow Loops
Pea-flavoured loop treats for rabbits, guinea pigs, degus and chinchillas
£3.99
Common questions
- How many toys does a rabbit need?
- There is no fixed number, but variety matters more than quantity. A small rotating selection — a chew, a forage toy and something to dig at — kept fresh by swapping items in and out tends to hold a rabbit's interest better than a large permanent pile.
- Are cardboard boxes safe rabbit toys?
- Plain, undyed cardboard with tape and staples removed is generally fine for rabbits to chew and shred, and many owners use boxes as a free, disposable enrichment option. Avoid anything printed with heavy ink or coated in glossy finish.
- Why is my rabbit ignoring their new toy?
- It happens, and it is not unusual — rabbits have preferences, and not every toy suits every rabbit. Try rotating it away and reintroducing it later, or pairing it with a small amount of hay or a treat to build interest, rather than assuming the toy has failed.
- Can rabbit toys replace the need for chewing hay and wood?
- No, they work alongside a hay-based diet rather than replacing it. Unlimited good-quality hay is the basis of a rabbit's diet and dental health; toys and chews are enrichment on top of that, not a substitute for it.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.