My rabbit always kicks the bedding away and just lays in her litter box or on bare plastic. Should I just leave bedding out?
2007-11-27 06:36:59 · 12 answers · asked by angry 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
**She does live indoors.
2007-11-27 06:43:56 · update #1
What sort of bedding are you talking about? if it's somewhere the rabbit pees then it is useful to have something absorbent to soak it up. Otherwise I would do whatever you like.
2007-11-27 06:40:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Bedding Do Rabbits Need
2017-01-13 08:28:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My rabbits do that too. If she uses a litter box, then you don't need other bedding, such as shavings in the cage. You can use a small dog bed or a blanket for her to lie on and sleep. My bunnies love something soft. Having a blanket makes cleaning easier, just shake it out and wash it every once in a while.
If your rabbit is not litter trained, work on that first.
2007-11-27 06:48:55 · answer #3 · answered by Kate M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both of my rabbits kick their bedding arround but yes if they do use a litterbox then no bedding necessary. Its a comfort thing as much as a pee catcher. One of my rabbits likes to lay on the plastic bottom of his cage when he gets hot or wants to stretch out. The Girl on the other hand always likes a LOT of bedding majorly so its more comfy for her i guess. If you do take the bedding out completely makes sure they are kept warm but you could try just keeping a small amount in there and when you first put it in place it in the corners (where they usually like it) and see if its instantly kicked out or not. Good Luck!
2007-11-27 07:15:49 · answer #4 · answered by xxsn0w_r4v3nxx 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bedding serves many purposes - mainly for absorbing urine and for comfort.
If she is litter trained she needs normal loose bedding (like carefresh) in her litter box.
The rest of her cage shouldn't need bedding if she is reliable - but she shouldn't be on bare plastic. It is fine if she wants to lie on it but is far too slippery for her to move around normally. You could always use carpet tiles.
If she is not litter box trained then yes she definately needs bedding. Without it she will be sitting directly in her own urine and faeces, which are very bad for her.
Grid floors are not recommended for rabbits. They are aversive and uncomfortable and can cause sore hocks.
2007-11-27 09:26:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your cage is going to be out side the best things for rabbits is wire flooring... wire flooring alows the rabbits dropping to go through it and so you never have to wash it... it is also better b/c if you get the fluffy stuff it will make your rabbits rear get really dirty which can kill him
2016-03-15 01:14:10 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medium duration hair because it is easy to handle and you can still carry out most of the hairstyles
2017-02-27 20:49:05 · answer #7 · answered by Amy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have over 30 rabbits and they do not get any bedding till they are near to give birth. BUT, they are in cages that allow their droppings fall through to the ground. And they are out door farm animals. In the winter they go into a barn to keep them out of the wind and weather.
Bedding is to protect your home, not theirs.
2007-11-27 08:49:16 · answer #8 · answered by rustyoldma 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
yes they do need bedding
sawdust or straw or paper shreddings you can get others
and hay to eat
my rabbits has double decker hutch he kiks the bedding away at the top but not at the
bottom
try a diffrent bedding maybe??
2007-11-27 06:44:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should put bedding in but do it like this. put sawdust in each corner to absorb their wee. sprinkle a little sawdust in the middle and put a little straw on top of that. My rabbits do this but they seem to like everything stacked up in corners mainly, they arrange it themselves.
2007-11-27 07:03:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋