Natural Willow Hides for Dwarf Hotot Rabbits

Switching out plastic tunnels for natural willow — that's a really good move, especially for a Dwarf Hotot. They're small but surprisingly curious and chewy. Before I point you at something specific, is your rabbit free-roaming indoors, or working within a hutch or pen setup?

That makes sense — plastic doesn't engage them the way natural materials do. Willow gives them something to chew on, which is enrichment in itself, not just a hiding spot. Does she tend to sit inside hides for long stretches, or is she more of a dash-through-and-explore type?

Perfect — then you want something with two openings so she can run through rather than feel cornered. A solid enclosed hide often gets ignored by that personality type. Given her size — Dwarf Hotots are compact, usually under 1.5kg — you don't need anything huge, but it should still feel roomy enough that she doesn't hesitate at the entrance.

Go for the Rosewood Small Animal Activity Willow Tunnel. It's a proper woven willow tunnel with open ends at both sides, so it suits her dash-through style exactly. It's safe to chew, which means she'll interact with it even when she's not hiding. It fits a Dwarf Hotot comfortably — not so big it takes over the pen, not so small she avoids it. You'll find it easily on Amazon UK and it's well-reviewed by rabbit owners specifically. One thing: willow tunnels do get nibbled down over time, so treat it as a consumable rather than a permanent fixture — that's not a flaw, it's just how natural enrichment works.