It's Earth Day!

 

It's Earth Day, and I'm so excited! When it comes to ecology and being good to the earth, rabbits really shine!

What makes us such ecological pets? So many things! First of all, we're vegan! That means that we eat only plants. Studies have shown that a vegan diet can have a lighter impact on the planet. You can read an article about that here.

Not only that, but if you are a gardener, our poop is gold!! Rabbit poop (or "manure" as gardeners say) is full of nutrients, but it isn't as strong as other manures and it breaks down quickly, so there's little risk of burning your plant's roots. You can even use it in houseplants!

See - here's my secretary's garden! It's full of bunny poop, and just gorgeous!

And finally, so many bunny toys can be made out of discarded household items. Your bunny will help you recycle! In fact, to celebrate Earth Day, let's make fun bunny toys out of a paper towel tube.

For this toy you'll need a tube from a  roll of paper towels, a small piece of paper and some treats like craisins.

To start, wrap the treats up in your small piece of paper. My secretary used a couple of craisins and some Small Pet Select Belinda's Blend forage mix (I can't resist it!). 

 

Next, cut the paper towel tube into small circles, about 1/2 inch wide.You'll need about 5 of these circles for each toy.

Next, put one circle inside the other, and make them kind of kitty corner to each other. Put the paper with the treats in it in the middle. Like this:

Then keep layering the circles until the paper is covered with cardboard circles. About five circles will completely cover the paper, without being too frustrating for you bunny to get to the treats.

When it's done, give it to your bunny!! Record a video of her playing with it so all your friends can enjoy watching her have fun!

Want to know more ways that bunnies are eco-friendly pets? Check out this article from My House Rabbit!!

HAPPY EARTH DAY EVERY BUNNY!!!

Love, Mrs. Kitty Brighton, Education Bunny!