HOW TO CLEAN AND SET UP A RABBIT LITTER BOX!, by Lennon The Bunny on YouTube. 5 min 37 s.
- Video length
- 5 min 37 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Pick a large box with low sides and place it in your rabbit's usual toilet corner. Keep it in the same spot so your bunny learns the routine.
Add a shallow layer of rabbit-safe litter, about 1 to 2 inches deep. Use paper pellets or aspen, not clumping cat litter, clay or pine shavings.
Put a handful of fresh hay in one end of the box or in a rack beside it. Rabbits often eat while they toilet, which encourages use.
Scoop out wet litter and droppings every day. Top up the litter and replace soiled hay so the box stays dry and inviting.
Once a week, empty the whole box into a bin. Put on gloves and scrape off stuck litter with a scoop.
Wash the box with warm water and a pet-safe cleaner or diluted white vinegar. Avoid strong bleach or scented cleaners around your rabbit.
Rinse the box well and dry it completely before adding fresh litter and hay. A damp box can smell and put your rabbit off.
Return the box to the same place and watch your rabbit's habits. If it avoids the box, check for pain, illness or a dirty box.
Tips and common mistakes
Never use clumping cat litter, clay litter or cedar shavings because rabbits may eat them and they can cause blockages or breathing problems.
Choose a box big enough for your rabbit to turn around and lie down in, especially if your bunny is a large breed.
Clean up accidents with white vinegar to remove urine smell, which helps stop repeat marking.
Keep hay close to the box but replace any wet hay daily so it does not go mouldy.
Questions
How often should I clean a rabbit litter box?
Scoop wet spots and droppings daily and do a full clean once a week. If you have more than one rabbit, clean more often.
What litter is safe for rabbits?
Paper pellets, aspen shavings or recycled paper litter are safe. Avoid clumping cat litter, clay, cedar and pine shavings.
Why is my rabbit not using the litter box?
The box may be too small, dirty or in the wrong place. Illness and hormonal marking can also cause accidents, so ask a rabbit-savvy vet if the change is sudden.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
