Litter Training for Rabbits

Generally, litter training rabbits is a piece of cake unlike litter training other pets like dogs and cats. If your rabbit is kept in a cage, you'll probably not need to learn how to litter train them; however, if you let your rabbit lose around your house to roam around, it is important to litter train them. Unlike other pets, rabbit poop is quite easy to clean up because it is naturally dry and hard. It generally shouldn't make too big of a mess even if they were to poop around the house - not to mention, they are also odorless, and won't make a big fuss. Even if your litter training becomes a failure the first couple of times, the poop can be easily wiped or brushed away without creating a bigger mess for you to clean up as it won't spread everywhere.

Generally, the best age to litter train your rabbit will be when they are just over a year old. At this age, rabbits are generally calmer, behave better, and are neater than compared to younger ones. Rabbits are also at this point neutered, especially if they live in the house to reduce spraying, and will generally assist them with litter training. If they haven't been neutered yet, you may want to consider neutering them.

Rabbits will normally only deposit their feces in one or two location; thus, it is easy to move the litter box to them if necessary. Having a couple of trays around the house will be most successful. Litter boxes should generally have 3 high sides, and one low side for easy access. Fill the litter box with a thick layer of hay, and you're good to go. If you're the type who thinks of the "just in cases", you may want to have a base layer of newspaper to go along with the litter box. You want the litter box to look as inviting as possible; thus, you may also want urine-soaked bedding. The reason for this is, the more a rabbit likes the area, the more they will want to mark it as their own; thus, you may want to leave a couple of treats in there or lay some soft bedding to the side. Depending on the habits of your rabbit, try to make the litter box as inviting and comfortable as possible for them.