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1. Air Purifier
I had my air purifier before I got my rabbit (Cookie) and all I can say is thank goodness I did! If your rabbit is a house bun, (cage free is best for buns) then an air purifier will be without doubt one of the best investments you can make. Air purifiers effectively capture and filter out allergens, dust, mould and viruses, providing cleaner and healthier indoor air quality. They are a godsend when it comes to the smell of hay! Let me tell you... hay can smell really strong and I was a bit taken back by how much it lingered in the air. To minimise the hay odour, I keep the air purifier in my bunny's room and it has made a huge difference. They are a beneficial addition to any house, but especially for those with pets as they help to create a more comfortable and healthier environment for everyone. I bought the Philips Series 800 Air Purifier which is linked below:
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2. Handheld Hoover
A handheld hoover is an absolute necessity for bunny owners. I hate to break it to you, but yes rabbits can be very messy. There food naturally will go everywhere, especially hay and you will find some poop outside the litter tray and hair around there space, especially during malting season. A handheld hoover provides a convenient and efficient way to quickly clean up bunny related mess, saving time and energy, which is super important for me as someone who is chronically ill. I bought a relatively cheap one from Home Bargains, which does the job just fine. I have linked a similar one from Amazon below -
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3. Litter Box With Tray
Believe it or not, rabbits can be litter trained very easily! Since this is where they will go everyday, investing in a good quality and convenient litter tray is essential. Firstly, a litter tray has to be big enough so that the rabbit can do a full 360 degrees and secondly, placed somewhere where you can also provide a food source as they like to eat and poop at the same time. I bought one from Amazon that has a plastic mesh floor with a tray underneath so poop can easily fall into the box. It is a game changer and incredibly easy to clean. I fill the tray with pet safe wood cat litter, sprinkle cage fresh granules on the bottom and then place Carefresh bedding on top of the mesh. When it's ready to clean, I simply pull out the tray, throw the contents in a bin, wipe clean and re-fill. The exact one I bought is linked here -
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4. Ceramic Food & Water Bowls
Rabbits naturally like to play, nudge and dig and will often tip over there food and water bowl. As entertaining as it may be, providing them with heavier bowls leaves less room for spillages and mess. I chose a set of ceramic bowls with a sturdy steel stand for this reason, plus they are easier to clean and healthier than plastic. They can be more expensive than standard pet bowls but I highly recommend the set I bought off amazon here -
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5. Storage Boxes
A rabbits diet consists of 80% grass hay, which means, you should always have a readily available supply of hay at home. Taking into consideration my earlier point on how hay can smell, you really don't want to be leaving this stuff out and about. To keep it fresh and the hay odour away, I strongly recommend plastic boxes to store the hay in. I also use them for my rabbits cleaning and grooming supplies. It helps to keep everything organised, out of site and easy to access. You can buy these almost anywhere and I've attached some links below to boxes I would recommend for size and convenience -
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6. Hide & Play Tunnels
Did you know that rabbits get the zoomies just like dogs? They love to run about, which is why it is so important to give them the space they need. If you want to see your rabbit as happy as can be... add a tunnel and you're in for a treat. On the second day of bringing Cookie home, he was blitzing in and out of his tunnels and zooming all over the place. He also loves to use his tunnel as a den to hide in, which is important for rabbits since they are prey animals and easily scared. In nature, rabbits spend a lot of time in tunnels and burrowing so this encourages natural behaviour and creates a safe space for your furry friend. The ideal tunnel will be long and have multiple exits, you can buy tunnels that are usually aimed at cats and I can guarantee your bun will love it! I have three tunnels in Cookies space and I've linked a few below -
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7. Puzzle Floor Mat
If you have never owned a rabbit before, then be warned... they like to dig and yes that includes your carpet. Alongside being messy, they will chew and dig at anything that takes there fancy. One of the ways I have tried to mitigate this is by using puzzle floor mats in the bunny space. These foam mats fit together like a puzzle and protect your floor from being damaged. They are also anti-bacterial, non-toxic and soft to touch (depending on the brand), making them safe for rabbits.
I have only felt the need to place the mats where Cookies spends most of his time and eats his food and I can 100% confirm it is much easier to clean up hay and mess on these mats than it is on carpet. You can easily buy them in various different colours and effects on Amazon:
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8. Rugs & Floor Runners
On the topic of digging and protecting your carpet, I really recommend making use of rugs and runners. This is especially important if you have wooden/tile flooring as rabbits wont be able to grip when moving, leaving them to slip. I use a rug on top of the puzzle floor mat as Cookie slips when doing the zoomies. The majority of our apartment is carpet so he is able to move around easily but we keep a close eye on him in case he decides to have the carpet for dinner one day. It is impossible to stop the digging behaviour as it comes natural to them, placing rugs and runners in problem areas will help protect your floor. You can also make a dedicated dig box for your bun so they can dig to there hearts content.
Affordable rugs linked below - - washable boho rug
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9. Silicone Edge Protectors
It's no secret that rabbits like to chew and unfortunately that means your baseboards and furniture will be on your rabbits menu at some point in his/her life. There are a few ways in which you can prevent this from happening and so far the most effective method I have found is using silicone edge protectors. Made out of 100% safe silicone, they come with a sticky side and take less than a few minuets to peel and stick. They are perfect for baseboards, door frames, doors and corners of furniture. My rabbit hasn't touched the areas where the silicone strips are but has gone for exposed areas of baseboard so I know it is effective. Although they are not cheap, they are worth it to bunny proof your home. I bought them off Amazon and they are linked below -
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10. Cord Protector
Another tasty item in your rabbits eye are cables... especially Iphone cables for some reason. It is an absolute must to protect your cables and I promise you will be saving money in the long run if you invest in good cord protection. As a couple that like to game and often work from home, we have cables everywhere. You will be surprised how much time and money it may take to protect the cables in your home, so it is a must to do this before your precious bun arrives. If you find your bun chewing on a cable, please don't shout at them, it is a natural behaviour and they cannot unlearn this. you should take measures to protect the cables by using tubing and keeping them out of reach with cable clips. I have used a combination of cord tube protectors, cable clips and a desk cable organiser linked below -
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