{"id":1924,"date":"2021-02-16T14:31:39","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T14:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/?p=1924"},"modified":"2021-11-19T18:19:08","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T18:19:08","slug":"how-to-help-a-rabbit-sleep-at-night-in-4-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/how-to-help-a-rabbit-sleep-at-night-in-4-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping Your Rabbit Sleep at Night: A Simple Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Does your rabbit not seem to be sleeping? If it does not seem to be, the instructions given below will be sure to fix that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To help your rabbit sleep at night, ensure it is being kept on a regular sleep schedule, being provided with comfortable bedding, and has a proper and safe environment. Rabbits can oftentimes sleep with their eyes open, meaning they may be asleep even when their mannerisms seem to be awake.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Not sure if your rabbit is meeting his or her sleep requirements? Check out this article I wrote on How Much Sleep Pet Rabbits Need<\/a> to get a detailed rundown on how much sleep a pet rabbit needs, including an hour-by-hour sleep schedule. This is something I wish someone would have told me when I first started keeping rabbits! – Laura Pierce<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n If your rabbit is unable to sleep try the tips below to try and find the best solution for your rabbits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having comfortable bedding is crucial for your rabbit. In order to ensure your rabbit is sleeping an adequate amount, provide it with the best bedding possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After talking with many rabbit owners it was interesting to hear everyone’s different thoughts and opinions. Some said their rabbits would push the bedding out of the way so they could sleep directly on the bottom of the cage, while others said their rabbit would sleep quite comfortably in their bedding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While it would be nice if there was a one size fits all answer for this, you might try testing a few different types of bedding out with your rabbit to see what they like the best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When I did this with my rabbits (who lived in an outdoor hutch) I found that they preferred paper pellets the most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whatever you choose it shouldn’t be a material that is dusty or too hard, as it won’t be comfortable to lay on or breathe in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your rabbit is guaranteed to sleep better if it is given comfortable bedding. Below are some of the best beddings available for purchase<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Your Rabbit May Not Seem to Be Sleeping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ensure Your Rabbit Has Comfortable Bedding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Name of Bedding<\/strong><\/td> Amount<\/strong><\/td> Description<\/strong><\/td> Purchase From<\/strong><\/td> Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Kaytee Clean and Cozy Small Pet Bedding<\/td> 49.2 liters<\/td> Non-toxic, absorbent, and cotton.<\/td> amazon.com<\/td> See Price on Amazon<\/a><\/td><\/tr> Carefresh Shavings Plus Small Animal Bedding<\/td> 69.4 liters<\/td> Odor control, sixty percent more absorbent than wood shavings, and can expand up to twice its volume.<\/td> chewy.com<\/td> $11.99<\/td><\/tr> Brytin All Natural Eco-Friendly Pelleted Rabbit Bedding<\/td> 40 LBs<\/td> Compostable, biodegradable, absorbent, and almost completely dust-free.<\/td> chewy.com<\/td> $26.99<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> Help Your Rabbit to Remain on a Sleep Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n