Bunny travel options

[Samara87]

I HATED being away from my bun when we went on a four day trip this summer. I have to go away for a few days in October, and I’d like to take him with me if possible. I’ve found something a few places that seems like a GREAT option, but I’m not sure. The closest thing I can think of to describe it is a Pack’n’Play, like for kids, but larger. It’s collapsible, octagon shaped, and has a water proof floor. It seems like an amazing option. But it’s also made of nylon, sort of a tent like material. Has anyone else had experience with these?

[natno]

I have one of these for my bunny! I love it, and so does he. A few things I’d like to mention

1) if your bun is litterbox trained I’d bring a box and some towels. Even though the floor is water proof if you bunny pees the liquid just sits there, so there’s no absorbency at all. Personally, I bring a bathroom rug and some towels and some old t shirts for nesting. It’s important that your bun still has something to nest with/some soft surfaces.

2) Make sure you get him used to a water bowl (if he’s not already). There’s no place for the normal bottles (at least on mine).

3)The other thing I’d mention is that your bunny will need a fair amount of time outside of the playpen. Mine does well in a harness, so if I’m travelling or have a day off at home I usually find a quiet place at a park and let him explore.

4) There’s no place to hide in these things. If your boy is nervous maybe bring him a small hiding space. My bunny does okay with a wooden box that I built him. It’s just three long pieces of wood (the sides and top) and a smaller one for the back. I pack his pen, soft things, toys, food, etc. in it, and simply flip it over when we reach our destination.

Travelling with a bun takes a lot of preparation, and I’ve been blessed with a bunny that loves new places (otherwise I’d just leave him with a sitter). My bunny does binkies any time I bring out the carrier, before dashing inside. I’d honestly start preparing him now. Put him the pen ahead of time, take him and the pen somewhere new but quiet and safe. That way travelling won’t be quite so scary.

[Samara87]

Hmm. Thats a good idea. I planned on bringing quite a few things with. And he uses a gravity bowl, so the bowl is not going to be a problem, thankfully. I’m glad someone has had luck with it. Has your bun ever chewed on it at all?

[Eepster]

Bunnies generally prefer to stay home and not travel. I understand you missed your bunny, and I’m sure your bunny missed you too. However, the secure feeling of being home in familiar territory is very very important to a bunny. So, if staying at home with a sitter is an option, your bunny would be more comfortable with it.

On occasion when staying home is not an option, for whatever reason, an x-pen designed for pets and made out of metal wire makes a good temporary enclosure. A rabbit could easily chew through a fabric sided enclosure.

Also, it helps if bunny has familiar things.

[natno]

My bun hasn’t chewed on it ever. Attempts might have been made, but the fabric just sort of bulges out. But who knows? My bun hardly ever chews on anything besides toys. I’ve been blessed.

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