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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Bunny proofing

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    • Click & Treat Bunny
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         So I have tried the corrugate flexible tubing, the spiral plastic tubing, and pvc pipe.  Clover has chewed through the first two, but not the pvc pipe.  The problem I had with the pvc pipe is that it is heavy, and unless no wire was showing at all, she would chew through it.  We had a few successful seasons of having a small fan in their for her, and then she moved the pvc piping one day and yep, chewed it.  The spiral wrapping I tried today with a small heater for her room (room is open, so I like to put a small one in for her), upon advice of a friend who used to have rabbits.  Well, Clover chewed that is an hour or less.  My guess is the only thing I’m left with is the wire cube shelving which is what her house is made out of–of which she chewed the white coating off.

        Has anyone else used any other products that deterred the chewing?  I’ve tried many sprays with her in the past, and that made no difference. Though she has been lovely to train in tricks, she is quite persistent with this.  She had plenty of things in her room to keep her occupied–cardboard, toys, chew sticks, etc.

        Also, what are people using for wall trims.  I’ve seen the plastic coverings for the corners, but she has chewed both the corners and the wall itself.

         

        Thanks,

        Dae & Clover


      • Sam and Lady's Human
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          I use thick clear tubing, like aquarium tubing for all the cords. I slice it open carefully with a x-acto knife, then put it on. It’s been enough of a deterrent. I also use this super super thick foam stuff, I have no idea what its for but it works too. Yours might eat through that though.
          I’ve heard of nic cube panels for wall trims.

          Something that might be worth looking into is Clovers pellet and hay intake, Samson was a diggy, chewing monster until I cut down her pellets and supplemented with larger more varied salads, she eats a TON more hay now which I guess fills the urge to chew? I don’t know, I didn’t believe it until I saw it, really.


        • BinkyBunny
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            Hopefully the aquarium tubing will work! I know that has worked well for some too.  

             I’d say try ivory soap or the apple bitter GEL/CREAM on the tubing as well (my bunny Jack actually liked the apple bitter sprays, but he did not like the gel — maybe it lingered in his mouth or something) — however, don’t know if that would work with your hard core chewer.   It sounds like you have to completely block access to the outlet and then run the wire along an area that you can block.  You maybe be able to block it with nic cube panels or a mesh wire type of screen.  You can get the mesh wire screening at home depot or some supply store. 

             
            Below is copy of a what one our Forum Leaders did to protect wires using NIC cube panels. 
             
             
             
            So for example if you are using a little heater, you may have to arrange it so that you put the plug through the panels and have all the wire behind the panels.  OR if that doesn’t work and you need a little more room,
             
             
            You could build a cube out of the nic panels and protect the wiring in that and put the heater completely inside the cube or on top. (member, xliddobunnyx gave this “cube” protection tip. 
             
             
             
            Looks like in your case — up, out of the way and blocked is what will work for wiring.    Unless you can actually find a cord cover that is completely chew proof.  You may be able to find something metal to go around the cord…but that could be a toe buster for humans. 


          • Click & Treat Bunny
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              Thanks for the ideas everyone. I’ll likely look into both the aquarium tubing and NIC cube panels.

              @Sam and Lady’s Human: Clover isn’t what I’d consider a horrible digger nor excessive chewer except these certain items. I also think for her it is to do about novelty. It is interesting about your bunny’s pellet and hay intake affected the chewing habit. Currently, Clover gets less than 1/4 pellets and a good amount of hay. I always check to make sure she has hay, and she is a pretty good hay chewer. She also gets veggies, herbs, and appropriate flowers.


            • Kokaneeandkahlua
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                I think in addition to blocking off wires-you should step up what she has that she *can* chew on. Hardwood chews, sissel balls, cardboard boxes, more hay, etc -sounds like you’ve got a real chewer there and maybe if you provide lots of good stuff to chew that may help.


              • Elrohwen
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                  I use NIC grids for all bunny proofing – instead of covering cords with tubing, I just block off access to the cords all together.

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