Rabbits are natural explorers who love to hop, duck, dart and squeeze through small spaces.

So, how about creating them a DIY assault course? It’s a brilliant way to keep their minds and bodies active.

Use different sized cardboard boxes for tunnels, hideouts or platforms and cut a few entry/exit holes.

Use cushions or pillows to create gentle hurdles for rabbits to hop over or weave through.

Drape towels or blankets over low boxes or chairs to make dens or ‘caves’.

Plastic or lightweight plant pots on their side can become brilliant hidey holes or mini obstacles.

Stack books or magazines to form a step-up platform or bridge, making sure they’re sturdy and stable.

Scatter a few baby stacking cups or light toys around the assault course. Rabbits love to pick things up and toss them around. You can even try a “reverse fetch” game as they’ll often toss the items back at you. It’s a lovely, interactive and fun way to spot your rabbit’s personality shining through.

When setting up a rabbit-friendly assault course, choose a safe, enclosed space where your rabbit can roam freely without risk (no wires, slippery floors or areas they can escape from).

Start simple with a few boxes with tunnels in between and some things to jump over or run around.

Encourage your rabbit with sprigs of herbs or tiny pieces of veg placed at key points to keep them exploring.

Change the course every now and then. Even moving a box or flipping a tunnel will keep it fresh and can spark new interest.

You could also set up a DIY digging box with soil or shredded paper which they’ll love, especially if you hide little treats or herbs inside.

Whatever you’re doing, remember to always supervise playtime, especially if your rabbits are exploring new setups for the first time.

Keep the course low-level. Rabbits can be agile, but we don’t want them climbing too high or slipping.

Make sure everything is chew-safe. So, no staples, tape or sharp edges on cardboard or boxes.

Rabbits are smart and inquisitive so even using some simple items from home can help to keep them entertained and engaged throughout the day.

Try at least one of these home ‘workout’ activities on a regular basis and it will keep your rabbit mentally and physically active - an easy, but effective way to avoid boredom and strengthen that human-animal bond.

Tell us how you get on with these activities and share a pic with us. We’d love to hear from you.