• How to measure your bunnies foot

    Wrap a flexible tape measure around the ankle of your bunny to find the ankle size. Next, wrap the tape measure around the middle of the foot to find the foot measurement. If you do not have a flexible tape measure, use a string. Wrap the string around the ankle, mark the string and then measure to the mark. Repeat for the foot.

  • Size Chart

    **Foot Length is the measurement of how long the socks are made. It does not need to match the full length of your rabbits foot. It should Ideally cover the length of sore on your rabbits foot.**


    If you are ever unsure about what size you need feel free to contact me and I will try to help you find the right size for your bunny.

    If you want a pair of socks custom made to your bunnies measurements feel free to contact me!

Measuring The Foot

Putting On Sock

  • So you have a fussy bunny!

    Tips on how to get your rabbit used to wearing hock socks.

    Time
    Start with small intervals (15-30 minutes) of wear and then slowly increase the amount of time. You can start with just one foot at a time.

    When your bunny gets used to them they can even wear them up to a few days at a time as long as the socks remain clean and dry. 
    Always remove hock socks that become soiled.


    Supervision

    Bunnies are clever and may wait to try and remove socks once you are not looking. You should expect a period of time for your individual bunny to accept the socks. Supervision during this period is needed, or you may end up with removed or destroyed socks. Patience is key during the early stages of introducing the socks.


    Distraction
    As soon as you place your bunny down on the floor with the socks on, start distraction for them right away with favourite treats, toys, pets or playtime. 

    They may try to nibble or chew at the velcro straps. Gently nudge them away from the straps if they do this. IQ toys are great for distracting them.


    Medical Tape
    If your bunny is constantly trying to chew at the straps, you can put a little bit of medical tape to wrap around the strap. Be careful not to get any of the tape in the fur. This is great for bunnies that are very insistent on chewing the straps or learn how to pull them off. As they get used to the socks, you should not need to continue applying medical tape.


    Kick Offs
    Your bunny might immediately be able to kick off the socks. It can take a few tries to get the hock socks straps adjusted to the perfect fit. Distraction and supervision and the correct sizing will help with those powerful kick offs.


    Experience
    My bunnies wear socks for about 2-4 days depending on the soreness of the hock. However, they must be checked several times a day so they do not become soiled or wet. Wet or soiled socks must be removed, hand-washed and fully dry before wearing again. Every bunny is different. One of my bunnies wears his socks 4-5 days/week as he is prone to soreness. Another wears hers only for 1-2 days/week. It will all vary depending on breed, fur-type, flooring, and amount of time spent free-roaming.

    Customers Tip!
    Mavis and her Hus-Bun Mouse would like to share their tip for how Mavis felt a little better about her socks. Gather up loads of fur when brushing your rabbit and put them in a container, then store the boots in that container.
    This tip could be helpful with fussy bunnies since it will help the socks have a familiar smell instead of a foreign smell.