Selecting a food bowl for your new Bun is a fairly straightforward task. Your Bun will need a bowl that is not too large, nor too small. It should be stable enough to remain upright should your bunny decide to do a triple binky-bounce right through his dining area. A bowl made from bunny-safe materials and one that is easy-to-clean should also be considered.
This type of feeder tends to be popular with breeders, however I am not a fan because I'm not intelligent enough to figure out how to hang it properly. LOL (If it takes more than three minutes to install and use, it's eating up valuable bunny cuddling time and isn't worth my effort.) There are galvanized metal and hard plastic options available. If you select this style, please consider the plastic variety, as the corners are rounded and lessen the possibility of injury when compared to the sharp corners on the metal versions. There is a flip up lid on the top, into which the food is poured. The bunny then accesses the food from the trough area at the bottom, so there is little possibility of waste. They are available at most feed stores and rabbitry supply companies.
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I found these inexpensive food bowls at the Dollar Tree. The rubber ring around the base should be removed before giving it to bunny, as he/she will most likely chew and, possibly, ingest the bits of rubber. This is a great size bowl for small litters of kits just learning to nibble at pellets. The size is just right for an adult bunny's daily pellets, but it may not be spill-proof against binkies.
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Crock-type bowls are always good choices, as they are inexpensive and readily available in most pet and big box stores. The trick to using crocks is to get one that fits the size and development of your bunny. A very young kit might not be able to reach the food in a deep crock bowl, and a very large bunny might have difficulty eating out of a tiny crock. They can get knocked over, but are usually quite stable. Available in plastic and ceramic options, I prefer ceramic's chew-proof material, but if you have young children helping care for your bunny, plastic may be the better way to go to prevent breakage. I'm including a picture of a well loved and chewed red crock in the photos so you can see when it is time to replace a plastic bowl.
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My favorite bowl is the Snappy Fit by Midwest. I love that it has an easy-to-attach bowl holder (that I didn't need to be an engineer to figure out) along with a bowl that can be removed for easy washing. They are affordable (usually regularly priced at $4.99 on chewy.com though they are often on sale) and user friendly. Binky-proof, there is little waste and the food stays clean and dry. They also allow for some adorable photo ops with bunnies who like having a perch to sit upon. This is the 10 fluid ounce size.
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