do bunny's eat wood

Answer 1

Rabbits eat wood because they have a natural desire to chew wood: an instinct.

Rabbit teeth grow all the time, throughout their whole lives, and they're worn down by chewing. If a rabbit doesn't chew rough, fibrous material (like wood), their teeth will overgrow and the rabbit won't be able to eat anything, and he or she will eventually starve to death.

The best thing to keep a bunny's teeth worn down is actually hay. Hay is also really good for a rabbit's digestion because it's very high in fibre. The best way to keep your rabbit happy and healthy is to make sure he or she has access to fresh grass hay all day, every day. Twigs and wood is also good for keeping the teeth worn down.

Not all wood is safe for rabbits. Don't let your bunny nibble on furniture, because that wood has paint, varnish, or other chemicals on it and these aren't safe for rabbits. Softwoods like cedar and pine can also be dangerous, because the phenols (the chemicals that make the wood smell so nice) can be toxic and lead to liver damage. Make sure the wood your bunny nibbles on is safe!