The internet is full of bunny + small pet supplies. Using our bunny experience, we compiled this list of all our recommended essentials! All of our recommendations are linked below the description.
Enclosure
An acrylic exercise pen provides a great enclosure for your bunny! It's aesthetic but still practical. Perfect with a piece of vinyl flooring or a large reusable puppy pad underneath! A traditional x-pen is an affordable substitute.
Traditional Exercise Pen | Acrylic Pen | Puppy Pad Floor Cover
Hay
Hay is the main part of bunnies' diets! Most pelleted food is made of alfalfa, so bunnies need timothy hay or grass. We recommend Oxbow, Small Pet Select, or Standlee. Orchard grass from any of these brands is a great alternative for hay allergies and a great treat for the bunnies.
Pelleted Food
Pelleted food should be fed in moderation. 1/2 cup a day is traditional for Holland Lop adults, along with of course plenty of hay and some occasional greens. We use mainly Country Road for our nursing mamas and babies. For non-lactating or adult buns, Modesto Millings is our favorite. Alternate approved brands are listed. We definitely recommend sticking to these as pellets are often unpredictable.
Hay/Food Dishes
We recommend getting a hay bag or rack to hang over the litter box and a small ceramic bowl for food. The bowl below has straight walls to make it harder to flip!
Ceramic Bowl | Hay Bag | Hay Feeder Water Bowl
A big heavy bowl works the best for water and is easy to clean. If your bun is a big drinker, a gravity waterer is also a good option.
Bowl | Gravity Waterer Litter Box
Make sure the litter box is large enough for your bunny to stretch out in! If your bunny is a digger, we suggest either making a grate or purchasing the pre-grated litter box listed below. Most 'rabbit' litter boxes are way too small - definitely avoid triangle boxes. Grated Litter Box | Large Cat Litter Box
Litter
Paper or pellet litters work great (keep in mind if using wood shavings that cedar wood is toxic to bunnies!) We use Tractor Supply pine pellets, which are cost-effective and keep odors contained. Do NOT use any clumping or clay litter. Bunnies have to eat some of their poop to stay healthy, and clumping litter can clog their digestion, resulting in serious damage or death.
Toys
Bunnies love toys! Be sure to provide an assortment of safe chew toys for your bunnies for enrichment, fun, and prevention of overgrown teeth. Bunnies also love tunnels and dark hidey places. Stacking cups are a must have for endless fun!
Palm Leaf Bowls | Bamboo Chews | Willow Balls | Castle | Stacking Cups Nail Clippers
You should trim your bunny's nails about every month. We offer nail trimming services for any bunnies, but trims can also be done at home.
Brush
Short-haired bunnies, like Holland Lops and Netherland Dwarfs, need grooming about once a week. For a de-shedding tool, the Sleek-EZ is perfect. The Hairbuster brush is good for detangling.
Sleek-EZ | Hairbuster Treats
Treats are essential for bonding with your bunny, and teaching them tricks! Fresh or dried fruit can be used. We also use black oil sunflower seeds (BOSS) which can be found in bulk at your local feed store, or oats. Selective Naturals Meadow Loops are a fun treat as well
Bed
Bunnies love a comfy place to flop. Any dog beds work, just make sure it is machine washable to make it easy for you! You can even make your own pillow, or use a fuzzy blanket. The snugglers as I call them work well for holding buns on your lap and not getting scratched. The buns also love to flop on them around the house.
Bed | Snugglers | Snug-a-bun
Clean-up
Bunnies can get pretty messy! A small broom set is so handy for tidying up your bunny areas. Since we have multiple bunnies, we use a shop vac. If you have 2 or more buns, you might want a small vacuum.
You’re all set! If you have questions, recommendations, or concerns, feel free to reach out!
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