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When it comes to wood and rabbits, you must be very careful!
Certain kinds of wood, such as cedar and cherry, are toxic to rabbits. Never give your rabbit these woods! Also, pesticides and other chemicals on the wood are toxic and can seriously harm (even kill) your rabbit. Pine may also be toxic (especially fresh pine), and many people recommend avoiding it as well.
Aspen, however, is perfectly safe and aspen chips are widely available in North America (but harder to find in Europe). Aspen chips make a great, inexpensive litter material. If you can't find aspen chips, there are other litter options: you could use newspaper, or commercial products like CareFresh or Yesterday's News. Do not use corncob litters or clay cat litters because, if the rabbit eats any (which rabbits often do), digestive impaction can result (life threatening!).
Willow and apple wood twigs are also perfectly safe and they're great to give your rabbit as a treat. (Some people have seen health problems if they give their rabbits fresh/green twigs, so wait until the wood is dried out.) For the most part, however, rabbits should be eating lots and lots of hay; some fresh greens and pellets daily; and plenty of water.
See the related questions below.
What else can I help you with?
Is newspaper bad for rabbits?
No. What we use is shavings, because rabbits chew on wood anyway so you might as well give them wood shavings.
How do cavys live?
well......they live like rabbits! With shavings and water and food you can go to petsmart and they will show u
What wood is good for lionhead rabbits?
Pine or aspen wood shavings are generally safe for lionhead rabbits, as long as they are kiln-dried and free from additives or chemicals. Avoid cedar and other aromatic woods, as they can be harmful to a rabbit's respiratory system. It's also important to provide a soft bedding material in addition to the wood shavings for comfort.
Can rabbits eat cedar shavings?
No, rabbits should not eat cedar shavings. Cedar shavings can be toxic to rabbits when ingested, causing respiratory and digestive issues. It is best to use safe bedding options like aspen shavings or paper-based bedding for rabbits.
What are wood chips?
chips/shavings/what-have-you...of WOOD(GASP!).
What shavings are best for teddy bear hamsters?
Definitely not cedar wood shavings.
How many pounds are there in a ton of wood shavings?
2000 lbs of anything makes a ton (feathers, wood shavings, mud etc.)
What is pencil shavings?
Pencil Shavings... They are the little curly wood chips you get when you sharpen a pencil.
Why does a log of wood take longer time to start burning than wood shavings?
Smaller surface area, Wood shavings are generally drier than a log of wood, because of the general density of the wood itself. Wood shavings are in turn, easier to burn because of the small amount of moisture in them, therefore, they burn faster, and easier.
Are wood shavings soluble or insoluble?
Wood shavings are insoluble in water. They do not dissolve but rather remain as solid particles when mixed with water. This insolubility is due to the complex structure of cellulose and lignin in wood, which do not break down in water. Instead, wood shavings can absorb some moisture but will retain their solid form.
How mush do animal wood shavings cost?
The cost of shavings varies greatly depending on the type of wood, the size of the shavings, the brand, the size of the package, and the dealer who is selling them. You typically will not find shaving for under $4.00 a bag.
What are peanuts made of?
Wood shavings
