would the rabbits chew on the wood inside? has that ever happened to you?
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I have had 2 different rabbits in mine and they have not chewed on it at all. I assume that if they started to, then you could provide more entertainment for them like toys various treats etc. I use mine especially when they are going to have babies. Works wonderful, hoping to get another.
1418446
Yes. My rabbit is chewing the wood. Not enough to destroy it, but she has widdled down the divider quite a bit.
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Yes our rabbit did chew the inside. Unfortunately, he died about 6 mo after we got this (unrelated) so I don't know how it would hold up long term.
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Rabbits teeth grow continuously, so they chew in order to keep their teeth from getting too long. (Also, their nails never stop growing so that they can dig those loonnngg tunnels without running out of nails.) I provide a wooden hayrack that our rabbit can chew along with a stick zip tied in the corner. I have found that the rabbits I've owned prefer to chew on wooden things that are stationary, that way they can really crank on it (like the trim in my house :-/ ). If you do figure out a way to stop him from chewing on the hutch, then you will need to provide alternative items for chewing on. They were created with the need to chew, just like a cat is created to claw. Rabbits teeth grow continuously, so they chew in order to keep their teeth from getting too long. (Also, their nails never stop growing so that they can dig those loonnngg tunnels without running out of nails.) I provide a wooden hayrack that our rabbit can chew along with a stick zip tied in the corner. I have found that the rabbits I've owned prefer to chew on wooden things that are stationary, that way they can really crank on it (like the trim in my house :-/ ). If you do figure out a way to stop him from chewing on the hutch, then you will need to provide alternative items for chewing... » Read More Rabbits teeth grow continuously, so they chew in order to keep their teeth from getting too long. (Also, their nails never stop growing so that they can dig those loonnngg tunnels without running out of nails.) I provide a wooden hayrack that our rabbit can chew along with a stick zip tied in the corner. I have found that the rabbits I've owned prefer to chew on wooden things that are stationary, that way they can really crank on it (like the trim in my house :-/ ). If you do figure out a way to stop him from chewing on the hutch, then you will need to provide alternative items for chewing on. They were created with the need to chew, just like a cat is created to claw. « Show Less
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My rabbit does chew on it. It's holding up well to the chewing but, yes, he has chewed it up a bit.
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With enough items to chew they should be fine. My hamster only chews on the windows. But have add more chews and change them weekly so she is not bored. We noticed she stop chewing at the windows
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I just put it in the cage and my piggies just get in, get snuggly and snooze. Does your rabbit have enough other things to chew on?
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Absolutely. I have two dwarf rabbits and they have a blast. I have actually attached it to their 2 story house and it is there play area. The house I have has a blend of wood and wire walls, so I wires a panel of the playpen to either side of the house. I still put the bottom cover on as well. The cover just isnt attached to anything where it meets the front of the house. The worst thing that happens is grass or a stray pellet may end up on the floor instead of the bottom cover. Also, the pen is easy for me to step over and get inside to play with them without having to undo the playpen. I am 5'9". Also, have the same set up for my chinchilla. Absolutely. I have two dwarf rabbits and they have a blast. I have actually attached it to their 2 story house and it is there play area. The house I have has a blend of wood and wire walls, so I wires a panel of the playpen to either side of the house. I still put the bottom cover on as well. The cover just isnt attached to anything where it meets the front of the house. The worst thing that happens is grass or a stray pellet may end up on the floor instead of the bottom cover. Also, the pen is easy for me to step over and get inside to play with them without having to undo the playpen. I... » Read More Absolutely. I have two dwarf rabbits and they have a blast. I have actually attached it to their 2 story house and it is there play area. The house I have has a blend of wood and wire walls, so I wires a panel of the playpen to either side of the house. I still put the bottom cover on as well. The cover just isnt attached to anything where it meets the front of the house. The worst thing that happens is grass or a stray pellet may end up on the floor instead of the bottom cover. Also, the pen is easy for me to step over and get inside to play with them without having to undo the playpen. I am 5'9". Also, have the same set up for my chinchilla. « Show Less
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I can't answer that because I've never had a problem with rabbits burrowing. In my yard they live I in the hedges, sneak out, and eat the flowers.
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I don't know that answer, but I would say it is safe to assume that anything they make to put in a small animal's habitat is safe for them to chew on. My guinea pig chews on the plastic igloo in her cage and the wooden items in her cage, too. I had rats years ago and they chewed on items such as these and they were fine. I see your concern though, because it does make you wonder what is in them. Some of the chew toys that I've seen are just vegetable shaped pieces of colored wood, no flavor or anything, and that's weird to me, but rodents have to chew. i think the color and shapes of these things are more for us than for them! I don't know that answer, but I would say it is safe to assume that anything they make to put in a small animal's habitat is safe for them to chew on. My guinea pig chews on the plastic igloo in her cage and the wooden items in her cage, too. I had rats years ago and they chewed on items such as these and they were fine. I see your concern though, because it does make you wonder what is in them. Some of the chew toys that I've seen are just vegetable shaped pieces of colored wood, no flavor or anything, and that's weird to me, but rodents have to chew. i think the color and shapes of these... » Read More I don't know that answer, but I would say it is safe to assume that anything they make to put in a small animal's habitat is safe for them to chew on. My guinea pig chews on the plastic igloo in her cage and the wooden items in her cage, too. I had rats years ago and they chewed on items such as these and they were fine. I see your concern though, because it does make you wonder what is in them. Some of the chew toys that I've seen are just vegetable shaped pieces of colored wood, no flavor or anything, and that's weird to me, but rodents have to chew. i think the color and shapes of these things are more for us than for them! « Show Less
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My rats never did. They move so fast I dont think they really had a chance. Although my rats chewed the net apart unfortunately. Even though we had things for them to chew on. Could have just been my rats though.
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Yes...we have two cats...one that does like to chew...and we have not had a problem.
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Rabbits, yes. Mice and squirrels, however, love to chew and remove it for building their Spring nests. Up to that point, it is truly a quality product.
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We have 2 and they seem to like it. I did build a frame to keep it off the ground. Mine are not potty trained. They do like biting the wood. Which is not a good thing. Only a matter of time before they get threw
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Hello Amazon Friend, No. I have not painted it. That is a superb idea, though. My hutch is still holding on real well and it has been in the direct weather since I purchased it about 1 1/2 to two years ago. The only thing that broke was the 'angle latter' that gets the little critters to the upper level. I had to invent one myself. Funny thing, my critters are not little...they are Flemish Giant rabbits! So, the hutch is very capable of holding 'heavy' weight for a long period of time. My Flemish Giant rabbits weigh (full body weight) 8 to 10 pounds! I use this hutch as my 'Holding' cage prior to processing the rabbits for meat. The cage is only empty about 1 to 2 days a week. Other than that it holds up to 30 pounds (3 rabbits) very securely. I like the idea of painting the OUTSIDE ONLY for better protection of the weather. I'll try that !
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Animals will not chew on something unless they are trying to get at what is inside. Being that these are air tight and do not leak any odors, I would guess that squirrels would leave it alone. The plastic is very thick, much thicker than a standard garbage can.
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Critters will definitely chew through this. I bought 2 of these to keep outside with bird feed (near the feeders). I made sure it was shut tight. Eventually I found that they chew through the top where the lid meets the body... one by one they destroyed the containers. I can't say what kind of animal chewed through... I'm guessing it was raccoons, since it seemed to always happen in the evening (and the footprints left on snowy ground).
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This is a great feeder for any rabbit. However it is made of a resin type material and rabbits are known to chew and if they are not offered other chewing options and sometimes regardless if they do have other options they will chew this up and quickly. I would suggest a metal hay and food feeder.
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My rottie chewed the legs a bit in the beginning, but has since lost interest. There is no major damage, unlike the buckets (metal and plastic), and wood dog house she destroyed. Another thing, she likes to jump into the bed like a trampoline, and I've heard her scratching (digging?) at the canvas and it's still in good shape.
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I did have conures in it. They eat the cage. The wood is real breakable. It literally was falling apart as I put it together. Also the slide out tray does not slide out easy at all. We got rid of our conures after the purchase if this cage bc stuff went everywhere on the floor. The cage just is beautiful but it is not built well at all.
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Since I use bedding, I plan to nail a wood floor panel with metal wheels to the bottom. It will give it extra stability as well as make it easier to move and clean. Maybe add some plastic tarp to avoid the rabbit urine from seeping into the wood.