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Why must electric cords be protected in a rabbit area?

Rabbits chew cords and can be badly hurt.

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  1. Rabbits fear cords
  2. Cords make burrowing harder
  3. Rabbits chew cords and can be hurt ✔

Why: Rabbits naturally chew and may bite through electrical cords. Cover cords with hard tubing or keep them out of reach.

Huh, didn't know that: Bunny proofing also means covering baseboards and moving house plants out of reach.

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Why did the rabbit chew the phone cord? He was trying to order a carrot.
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Answer: Rabbits chew cords and can be hurt. Rabbits naturally chew and may bite through electrical cords. Cover cords with hard tubing or keep them out of reach.

  1. Rabbit.org: Bunny Proofing Your Space rabbit.org/care/habitat/bunny-proofing-your-space
    All electrical cords should be enclosed in vinyl tubing or moved out of reach.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Merck Veterinary Manual: Providing a Home for a Rabbit www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/rabbits/providing-a-home-for-a-rabbit
    Chewing wires is dangerous for both the rabbit and the home
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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