You should consider using a combination of bedding materials for optimal comfort, hygiene, and odor control.

We’ve established that straw bedding is good for rabbits. We’ve also mentioned that rabbits eat and sleep on hay or straw. Not only do rabbits like to chew, but they need to chew! So, if your rabbits are munching on straw, it could be because they’re filling that need. Usually, they’ll chew on furniture and books, or anything else. But in a cage, straw is the first thing available. What to Do if Your Rabbit Is Eating Too Much Straw

It’s a good idea to have a 2-3 inch layer of straw bedding down for maximum comfort and warmth for your rabbit. How do I Replace Straw Bedding in my Rabbit’s Cage? Pulped paper (Megazorb for example) is safe, highly absorbent and dust-extracted. Because it is a waste product from the paper industry it has good environmental credentials. For additional fun, you can give your rabbit a whole box and let them rip it up themselves. A lot of rabbits think this is great fun.

Rather than using a loose material to line your rabbit’s hutch, consider a grass mat. You can find grass mats online or at your favourite pet store. And, like a cardboard box, a grass mat can provide entertainment as well as comfort and insulation.

When you go away

Your bunny’s bedding should be different from the material with which you line the litter box. This will help your bunny to understand which areas of its enclosure are for sleeping and which are for eliminating. What to Avoid