{"id":70259,"date":"2022-04-22T03:59:37","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T03:59:38","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:59:38","slug":"what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/","title":{"rendered":"What kind of bowl is best for bunnies?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/#What_kind_of_bowl_is_best_for_bunnies\" title=\"What kind of bowl is best for bunnies?\">What kind of bowl is best for bunnies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/#Are_bowls_better_for_bunnies\" title=\"Are bowls better for bunnies?\">Are bowls better for bunnies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/#How_big_of_a_bowl_does_a_rabbit_need\" title=\"How big of a bowl does a rabbit need?\">How big of a bowl does a rabbit need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/#Can_rabbit_drink_from_a_bowl\" title=\"Can rabbit drink from a bowl?\">Can rabbit drink from a bowl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/#Are_bowls_or_bottles_better_for_rabbits\" title=\"Are bowls or bottles better for rabbits?\">Are bowls or bottles better for rabbits?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/#What_size_bowl_does_a_rabbit_need\" title=\"What size bowl does a rabbit need?\">What size bowl does a rabbit need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/#Do_rabbits_eat_in_bowls\" title=\"Do rabbits eat in bowls?\">Do rabbits eat in bowls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/#Is_a_bowl_or_bottle_better_for_rabbits\" title=\"Is a bowl or bottle better for rabbits?\">Is a bowl or bottle better for rabbits?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/#Should_I_keep_my_rabbits_food_bowl_full\" title=\"Should I keep my rabbits food bowl full?\">Should I keep my rabbits food bowl full?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/#Can_bunnies_eat_out_of_a_bowl\" title=\"Can bunnies eat out of a bowl?\">Can bunnies eat out of a bowl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/#How_do_I_get_my_rabbit_to_drink_from_a_bowl\" title=\"How do I get my rabbit to drink from a bowl?\">How do I get my rabbit to drink from a bowl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/#Can_a_baby_bunny_drink_out_of_a_bowl\" title=\"Can a baby bunny drink out of a bowl?\">Can a baby bunny drink out of a bowl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/#Can_rabbits_drink_out_of_a_baby_bottle\" title=\"Can rabbits drink out of a baby bottle?\">Can rabbits drink out of a baby bottle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/#What_should_rabbits_drink_out_of\" title=\"What should rabbits drink out of?\">What should rabbits drink out of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/#What_is_the_best_way_to_give_rabbits_water\" title=\"What is the best way to give rabbits water?\">What is the best way to give rabbits water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-bowl-is-best-for-bunnies\/#What_type_of_bowl_is_best_for_rabbits\" title=\"What type of bowl is best for rabbits?\">What type of bowl is best for rabbits?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_bowl_is_best_for_bunnies\"><\/span>What kind of bowl is best for bunnies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 8 Best Rabbit Food Bowls<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Kaytee Rabbit Food Bowl \/ Bin  Best Overall.  <\/li>\n<li>Park Life Designs Paris Ceramic  Best Value.  <\/li>\n<li>STAYbowl Tip-Proof Rabbit Food-Bowl  Premium Choice.  <\/li>\n<li>Ware Slide-N-Lock Bunny Food Bowl.  <\/li>\n<li>Living World Ergonomic Rabbit Bowls.  <\/li>\n<li>Kaytee Paw Print Small Animal Food Bowl.  <\/li>\n<li>Oxbow No Tip Bunny Food Bowls.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bowls_better_for_bunnies\"><\/span>Are bowls better for bunnies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rabbit&#8217;s only need a very limited amount of pellets, most rabbit food dishes can hold several times the amount of pellets a rabbit should eat so don&#8217;t get a big bowl if you feel it will guilt you into topping it up too much. <b>If you want to feed fresh vegetables in a bowl, a wide\/shallow dish or plate works best<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_of_a_bowl_does_a_rabbit_need\"><\/span>How big of a bowl does a rabbit need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Size. You&#8217;ll need a bowl that provides plenty of water for your rabbit, but you don&#8217;t want to take up too much of their living space. You can choose from sizes between 6 ounces and 20 ounces for rabbit bowls, but we&#8217;d suggest something <b>between 6 and 10 ounces for most.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbit_drink_from_a_bowl\"><\/span>Can rabbit drink from a bowl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bowls are better than bottles as <b>lapping from a bowl is more natural to rabbits. The spout of bottles can easily get clogged, and will freeze in winter if your rabbit lives outside. Bowls will not get blocked, but they may get spilled or knocked over so it&#8217;s a good idea to provide a bowl and a bottle if you can.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bowls_or_bottles_better_for_rabbits\"><\/span>Are bowls or bottles better for rabbits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rabbit&#8217;s only need a very limited amount of pellets, most rabbit food dishes can hold several times the amount of pellets a rabbit should eat so don&#8217;t get a big bowl if you feel it will guilt you into topping it up too much. <b>If you want to feed fresh vegetables in a bowl, a wide\/shallow dish or plate works best<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_bowl_does_a_rabbit_need\"><\/span>What size bowl does a rabbit need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bowls are better than bottles as lapping from a bowl is more natural to rabbits. The spout of bottles can easily get clogged, and will freeze in winter if your rabbit lives outside. Bowls will not get blocked, but they may get spilled or knocked over so it&#8217;s a good idea to provide a bowl and a bottle if you can.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_rabbits_eat_in_bowls\"><\/span>Do rabbits eat in bowls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Size. You&#8217;ll need a bowl that provides plenty of water for your rabbit, but you don&#8217;t want to take up too much of their living space. You can choose from sizes between 6 ounces and 20 ounces for rabbit bowls, but we&#8217;d suggest something <b>between 6 and 10 ounces for most.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_bowl_or_bottle_better_for_rabbits\"><\/span>Is a bowl or bottle better for rabbits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bowls are better than bottles as lapping from a bowl is more natural to rabbits. The spout of bottles can easily get clogged, and will freeze in winter if your rabbit lives outside. Bowls will not get blocked, but they may get spilled or knocked over so it&#8217;s a good idea to provide a bowl and a bottle if you can.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_keep_my_rabbits_food_bowl_full\"><\/span>Should I keep my rabbits food bowl full?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 8 Best Rabbit Food Bowls<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Kaytee Rabbit Food Bowl \/ Bin  Best Overall.  <\/li>\n<li>Park Life Designs Paris Ceramic  Best Value.  <\/li>\n<li>STAYbowl Tip-Proof Rabbit Food-Bowl  Premium Choice.  <\/li>\n<li>Ware Slide-N-Lock Bunny Food Bowl.  <\/li>\n<li>Living World Ergonomic Rabbit Bowls.  <\/li>\n<li>Kaytee Paw Print Small Animal Food Bowl.  <\/li>\n<li>Oxbow No Tip Bunny Food Bowls.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bunnies_eat_out_of_a_bowl\"><\/span>Can bunnies eat out of a bowl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 8 Best Rabbit Food Bowls<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Kaytee Rabbit Food Bowl \/ Bin  Best Overall.  <\/li>\n<li>Park Life Designs Paris Ceramic  Best Value.  <\/li>\n<li>STAYbowl Tip-Proof Rabbit Food-Bowl  Premium Choice.  <\/li>\n<li>Ware Slide-N-Lock Bunny Food Bowl.  <\/li>\n<li>Living World Ergonomic Rabbit Bowls.  <\/li>\n<li>Kaytee Paw Print Small Animal Food Bowl.  <\/li>\n<li>Oxbow No Tip Bunny Food Bowls.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_rabbit_to_drink_from_a_bowl\"><\/span>How do I get my rabbit to drink from a bowl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In those cases a water bottle is a good option.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Give your rabbit a bowl and a bottle.  <\/li>\n<li>Leave water on their daily greens.  <\/li>\n<li>Add a few drops of unsweetened fruit juice.  <\/li>\n<li>Give your rabbit fresh water multiple times a day.  <\/li>\n<li>Add fragrant herbs to the water bowl.  <\/li>\n<li>Avoid warm water.  <\/li>\n<li>Try purified or bottled water.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_baby_bunny_drink_out_of_a_bowl\"><\/span>Can a baby bunny drink out of a bowl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, rabbits can drink water from a bowl, but a water bottle is a better choice for several reasons. Water in a bowl can become contaminated with urine, fecal matter and harmful bacteria and viruses. This is the main reason rabbits should not drink from a bowl.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_rabbits_drink_out_of_a_baby_bottle\"><\/span>Can rabbits drink out of a baby bottle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rabbit&#8217;s only need a very limited amount of pellets, most rabbit food dishes can hold several times the amount of pellets a rabbit should eat so don&#8217;t get a big bowl if you feel it will guilt you into topping it up too much. <b>If you want to feed fresh vegetables in a bowl, a wide\/shallow dish or plate works best<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_rabbits_drink_out_of\"><\/span>What should rabbits drink out of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rabbit&#8217;s only need a very limited amount of pellets, most rabbit food dishes can hold several times the amount of pellets a rabbit should eat so don&#8217;t get a big bowl if you feel it will guilt you into topping it up too much. <b>If you want to feed fresh vegetables in a bowl, a wide\/shallow dish or plate works best<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_way_to_give_rabbits_water\"><\/span>What is the best way to give rabbits water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A rabbit&#8217;s <b>water bowl is commonly referred to as a crock and can be made of ceramic, metal, or plastic. Pros: Rabbits in the wild will find their water source from the ground, so a crock is a natural way for them to drink water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_bowl_is_best_for_rabbits\"><\/span>What type of bowl is best for rabbits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In those cases a water bottle is a good option.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Give your rabbit a bowl and a bottle.  <\/li>\n<li>Leave water on their daily greens.  <\/li>\n<li>Add a few drops of unsweetened fruit juice.  <\/li>\n<li>Give your rabbit fresh water multiple times a day.  <\/li>\n<li>Add fragrant herbs to the water bowl.  <\/li>\n<li>Avoid warm water.  <\/li>\n<li>Try purified or bottled water.<\/li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What kind of bowl is best for bunnies?Are bowls better for bunnies?How big of a bowl does a rabbit need?Can rabbit drink from a bowl?Are bowls or bottles better for rabbits?What size bowl does a rabbit need?Do rabbits eat in bowls?Is a bowl or bottle better for rabbits?Should I keep my rabbits&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-70259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70259"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70259"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70259\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}