How do you litter train a rabbit?

Question

I just got a rabbit i want to no how to litter train it....

Answer 1

First I would suggest asking in the rabbit section. The only rabbits on here are being chased by dogs.

Answer 2

First you need a bunny safe litter. Avoid clumping litters, dusty clay litter, and softwood bedding, such as pine or cedar. I use paper shreds, or the wood pellets that are used for wood burning stoves. These can be purchased at most home building supply stores during the winter months. My local shelter told me about this last one because its what they use. I've also used yesterdays News cat litter.
Litter training for the first few weeks will take place mostly in the cage. Rabbits start using a litterbox because they like it. Each time they use it they find it easier to use again. A habit is formed, as they train themselves.
When you add freedom, use a starter space that you section off, so that the bunny has access at all times to a local litterbox and continue self-training. Set up the area in advance with at least one large litter-box in the corner. If more litter-boxes are needed, add them. This will not last forever. The choices will eventually narrow down to a fovorite place. Understand that rabbits have a need to mark new territory in order to feel like they belong. That's why more litterboxes are better than one. I use low boxes that I pick up at our local Sam's Club or grocery store. I like these because after a week I can just pick them up and toss. The cages have small plastic cat litter pans I think they were ment for kitten training. Two of my bunnies are too big for the rabbit boxes they sell at the pet store. Having your bunny Spayed/neutered will also help. My third bunny came to us to old to fix and he needs to live in the kitchen because he loves to mark carpeting and my sons futon. Most bunnies when you first take them out will like to mark their play area so you should take them to their litter-box first so they get the idea that this is the prper place to go. It will take some time and patience but it can be done. I have three rabbits all are house bunnies. two have run of the house and are fully litter trained. We do have a stray marble on the floor from time to time. We have two litter boxes on the floor by the front door. This is where the chose to go, and their litter-boxes in their cages
good luck

Answer 3

The same way you do a puppy, lay out clean newspaper in the same spot everyday. Actually my daughter has taught hers to use the kittylitter box, just by leading the rabbit to it and setting him on the litter for a while, so he can check it out.

Answer 4

you will find that your rabbit only answers nature's call in one corner, just place the littler box in the corner along with some of it's poops, and it'll start going there.

Answer 5

put some of its droppings in the tray then choode a place it goes to poop and wee and put the tray there the rabbit will look baffled at first but will soon learn to use the tray.

Answer 6

I used to have two, if they are outside I would not worry I have heard that their waste is good for grass, but if they are inside then it is hard. Work on it.