Rabbits have a keen sense of hearing. Whilst a human’s hearing ranges from 64 hertz to 23,000 hertz, a rabbit’s hearing ranges from 360 hertz to 42,000 hertz. Due to their sensitive hearing abilities, rabbits do not mix well with the explosive fireworks season. To help keep your furry friends relaxed despite the loud blasts, we are sharing these useful tips that you can do on Fireworks Night.
Signs of a Scared Bunny
- Grinding his teeth
- Aggression
- Changes in litter tray habits
- Changes in appetite
- Restlessness; suddenly motionless/playing dead
- Attempt to escape or hide
Top Tip #1: Transfer your rabbit’s hutch indoors.
You can leave your rabbit’s hutch outside if it is not possible to move it indoors. Just make sure to turn the enclosure. Let it face a fence or a wall to dampen the sounds and prevent him from being exposed to the flashing lights of fireworks.
Top Tip #2: Cover your rabbit’s hutch.
However, leave the other side of the hutch uncovered for ventilation. Do not forget to regularly check up on your furry friend to ensure that his hutch is not too warm because of the cover.
Top Tip #3: Provide a hiding spot.
You can create a safe place for your rabbit where he can tuck himself away from the bangs. To make a rabbit hiding spot, follow the following steps:
- Get a small cardboard box with enough space for your rabbit to rest in.
- Use scissors to cut an opening on the side of the box, which will serve as the entrance and exit.
- Place the box upturned inside the enclosure.
- Fill it with bedding, such as hay and torn newspapers, so that your bunny can burrow and make himself comfortable inside.
Top Tip #4: Use white noise.
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Top Tip #5: Give your bunny toys to keep him busy.
Be sure to check and remove any plastic tape or staple wire that might be sticking on the bags and boxes. This is to prevent your bunny from accidentally ingesting these harmful items.
Top Tip #6: Stay close to your furry buddy.
