Contents Snuffle Box Rabbit #14

Inside the Rabbit Snuffle Box

Nudging a ball, sniffing out treats among fragrant flowers and then stretching out on a cardboard bed: this Rabbit Snuffle Box is full of variety. With toys, a hanging snack mobile, tasty herbs and different things to nibble, your rabbits can explore and play in their own way.

This time, it is all about keeping busy and relaxing. A little digging, pulling, rolling or taking something apart, followed by a quiet nibbling session. Below, you can find out what is in the box and how to use the products to create a fresh activity each time.

Cardboard scratch bed – dig first or stretch out?

The 45 cm cardboard scratch bed could soon become a favourite spot. Many rabbits enjoy lying on the corrugated cardboard, while others prefer working at it with their front paws. Scratching, pulling, picking and a little shredding: the cardboard layers offer plenty to investigate.

That is what makes this bed so interesting: your rabbits decide how to use it. For one, it is a resting spot; for another, it is an exciting project that still needs a little remodelling.

Snuffle tip: place the scratch bed somewhere dry that your rabbits enjoy visiting. Give them time to discover whether they feel like lounging or getting to work today.

Marigold – a sunny little extra among the hay

The dried marigold flowers from De Knaagdier Kruidenier® bring colour, fragrance and variety to the feeding area. This single-ingredient flower snack consists of dried marigold and is easy to offer in small amounts.

Snuffle tip: scatter a few petals through the hay or over their usual food. You can also spread them over a snuffle mat or treat board. A little sprinkle of flowers becomes a gentle foraging activity.

Snack mobile – nibbling with a little movement

With the JR Farm Snack Mobile, the tasty bits are not sitting in a bowl. They are hanging ready to explore! Sniff, gently pull, let go and try again: as the mobile moves, there is always something happening during nibbling time.

Play tip: hang the mobile securely at an easy-to-reach height. Your rabbits can sniff, nibble and stretch a little to reach their favourite spot.

Grass toy – roll, toss and pull apart

We would rather leave no time for boredom. The grass toy invites pushing, rolling, picking up and nibbling. Some rabbits nudge it with their nose, while others pick it up and toss it a little further. There might even be a small game of rabbit football.

And if the toy eventually gets pulled apart? That is part of exploring too. A toy does not have to stay in one piece to be a success.

Play tip: place it in an open part of the run so your rabbits have room to move it around. Watch what they come up with themselves.

Alfalfa sticks – time for a quiet nibble

After playing, it is time for a little nibbling break. The alfalfa sticks are firm, grain-free sticks containing alfalfa, also known as lucerne. A tasty change to nibble in small mouthfuls at a relaxed pace.

Nibbling tip: offer a small piece as an extra or spread pieces over several spots. Your rabbits can each enjoy their own portion in peace.

Natural Rabbit Food – new scents in the food bowl

The Natural Rabbit Food from De Knaagdier Kruidenier® brings together different ingredients: grass pellets, herbs, vegetables, leaves, twigs and a little apple. A varied mix with recognisable ingredients to sniff, taste and explore.

You can use this mix from the box to introduce your rabbits to something different or add a little foraging to their usual feeding routine.

Snuffle tip: start with a small amount alongside their familiar food. Spread a little of the mix over a clean treat board or through some hay so your rabbits can find the different mouthfuls themselves.

Treat ball – a nose nudge, a tasty reward

A treat ball belongs in this active box. Fill it with a small amount of something tasty and let the rolling begin. As your rabbit moves the ball, little mouthfuls fall through the opening. This can become a surprisingly focused game: push, look, eat and carry on.

Play tip: start with the adjustable opening fairly wide so treats fall out easily. Once your rabbit understands the game, make the opening a little smaller for more of a challenge. Use the ball during a supervised play session.

Oat flakes – a little reward to find

There is something tasty for the treat ball in the box too: dried oat flakes from De Knaagdier Kruidenier®. A simple treat to offer in small amounts. Just a few flakes are enough to turn rolling and searching into an interesting game.

Snuffle tip: put a few oat flakes in the treat ball and check that they fall easily through the opening. Your rabbit can then earn a little reward while playing. Offer them as an extra, rather than a replacement for hay or the daily diet.