Rabbits again?

I have a dutch and dwarf rabbit. Fully grown, castrated, ages 2 %26amp;3. Why is it, when i have, either a new back gate or outside toilet door, why do they, keep gnawing, the new wood. They have pieces of logs, to chew on, plenty of grass, dried food.



Also, how, do i stop cats and rabbits, eating my flowers, what's left of them.



The rabbits, have full run of the garden.

Rabbits again?
Rabbits love playing, make sure they have loads of toys and it will keep their interest up, rabbits tend to be naughty when they are bored. Also there is this spray you can buy from pet shops called "chew stoppa" that you spray on everything and anything you dont want eaten.
Reply:Glad to hear your rabbits have such a loving home. If you want to keep them out of your flowers, or away from certain things, just fence a smaller part of the garden for them to be allowed in.



Our bunny likes wood too. Doesn't really matter if its a pear tree branch or his housing material, they like to chew. The new wood probably has a fresh smell to it. Again, simply don't allow them to be near what you don't want chewed on.



We have had dogs who like to eat 2 by 4's more than rawhide....can't explain it! Just be sure that the bunnies aren't getting any treated lumber, or they could get really sick.
Reply:Rabbits chew on wood to keep their teeth sharp. It also helps to prevent tartar build up on their teeth. Rabbits need sharp teeth to be able to chew their food properly. They also seem to like the moisture that comes from fresh wood.

If you want your rabbits to stay out of your flowers/garden, you need to set up a run or enclosed area that they can play in. This way they will still get the exercise that they need, and you get to keep your flowers/garden looking nice.



Hopefully this helps.
Reply:We have two house rabbits who are both 2 years old. I can only offer sympathy. Our rabbits have chewed walls, wires, kitchen cupboards, doors.

I am not too sure what the best answer is but our rabbits are always better behaved when we ensure that they have lots of fresh straw to chew.
Reply:cayenne pepper or paprika on the flowers/plants/bushes will keep them from eating them, but won't hurt your pets.



The buns probably gnaw on the new wood because it is fresh and exciting.