Rabbit keeps turning litter box over?
I have a 5 month old mini lop. And lately, she's gotten to where she likes to flip her litter box over. She uses it like she's supposed to, but for some reason, she grabs the side with her mouth and pulls it off the side of the cage into the middle of the hutch and turns it over, sending litter flying onto my floor. She didn't used to do this. Are there ways to make her not want to do this? It's getting expensive having to completely change the litter twice, maybe three times a day, because she throws it all into the floor outside her cage. I heard rabbits can learn "no" and every time she does it, I put it back and say "No, Karma, we pee pee in the potty." And I set her in the litter box and she usually stays there and stops doing it until I walk away...then she does it again. How can I make her stop doing this? There are little things on the side of the litter box that kind of hook to the sides of the litter box, but she can easily burrow her head under it and throw it off the cage. Please help! Thanks! Also, I have another question, I get her out every day to get exercise by running around the house, but all she seems to want to do is crawl under my son's playpen and sleep on the rug underneath. She'll hop around alittle, but she always seems to say in the area of the playpen and only stays out from under it for about 30 seconds before she crawls back under and goes to sleep. I don't think this is normal....is it?
What do you put in the bottom tray of a rabbit hutch to catch feces and urine?
Newspaper is cheap and easy to remove. I would use that then clean the bottom with a gentle cleaner and wipe dry. My friend has something similar for guinea pigs and uses old clothing, in order to be green. After a few days she removes the clothing, mostly old t-shirts, a lot of cotton fabric, and washes it. Cat litter would also work, but I hate the smell of that. And it's heavy. Also pet litter, such as cedar or cotton, that you can buy in a store. But that can get costly and messy, it gets everywhere. You have a few different options, don't be afraid to try a few to see which you like best.
What is the best way to set up a rabbit cage?
Disclaimer: no rabbit will be entirely happy living in a cage its whole life, so I only set the cage back up if I have a really good reason to. I do have plenty of experience doing so, however.Ok so what you need first is a big enough cage. It should be tall enough for the rabbit to sit up straight, long enough to pace in, and wide enough to keep a litter box (whether or not you use one.)Oh and the cage can’t have a wire bottom. If you leave it uncovered, the rabbit’s paws get hurt. If you put a mat or some hay down, they’ll just chew it up (yes even a rubber mat.) So to sidestep this problem, a nice flat plastic bottom would be suitable.Well then your rabbit might slip and slide from the smooth surface. I’ve got a rabbit who plays “the floor is lava” and hops around the room jumping from mat to mat because she doesn’t like my floor tiles. Anyway, something made of cotton or straw would be nice for them. Something they can safely tear up when they’re bored.Litter box, because it’s easier to clean. Has to be big enough for them to sit in, of course. I just stick that in the corner. Out of the way, and all. Rabbits very much like their crevices, so they find the litter box comforting. (Keep it clean with newspaper litter or small animal bedding - NOT cat litter.)Since they like crevices (and holes), something else to sit under or inside of might be cool. Shoeboxes are excellent. This is also a good place to put hay.Okay now to the REALLY important stuff… food. Rabbits like to rearrange their furniture. They’re gonna stick their paws in their food bowl to tilt it so they can eat easier. Or just flip it over. Whatever pleases them. Plastic bowls will probably get chewed on, so a small ceramic bowl, I’ve found, is great.Water bowls? Not so much. Wow those get dirty. Find a water bottle at the pet store thar’s for rabbits or small animals. The tip thingy shouldn’t be too small. (BTW, the rabbit will figure out how to use it pretty much instantly, if it hasn’t used one before.) This gets hooked on the outside of the cage so the bottle is outside but the tip part is in a convenient location for the rabbit.And there you have it, my personal best way to set up a rabbit cage. Can’t think if anything else that should be mentioned.
What kind of blanket can i put over a rabbits cage for winter to keep warm?
Well, For one, Rabbits don't stink if they are cleaned for properly, you can easily train a rabbit to litter box (with rabbit litter,not cat litter its bad for them) and clean it daily, while cleaning the rest of the cage weekly. Secondly, a blanket cover on a open cage will suffocate him. If you are keeping you rabbit outside, you should have a proper outdoor cage like this: http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00jMBTeSzGfhkK/Wooden-Rabbit-House-5663-0171-.jpg If you are unable to afford a outdoor cage it is best to get a rabbit house that is made of wood, not metal because it will freeze and make him colder. the wooden ones can be found at any pet store. the best type is like this: http://www.petcentreonline.co.uk/ecommerce/ProdImages/84646099.gif Rabbits do not need protection from the cold as much as they need protection from the wind. They have fur that will adjust to the levels of average winter, but wind mess that balance up. as for if you need to keep the snow out of your cage, try a piece of wood on top, or even you can make a little box with 3 sides and a top to cover it.
How do you train a raccoon to use the litter box?
I have a raccoon that is about two months old and I would like to litter box train it so that it can stay in the house like a dog or cat. I don't want to put him in a cage outside, so any help is appreciated.
Why does my rabbit hate going in his cage?
“Why does my rabbit hate going in his cage?”You've received several good answers, but I wanted to add a couple more things.Your rabbit needs to be out of his cage more than an hour a day. 3 or 4 hours would be good. When they get that much time out of the cage, they're more likely to go back in without a fuss. Mine go in when I tell them to “Come on, girls.” It can also help if you've tucked a treat inside the cage.The other thing I want to mention is the subject of the rabbit cage. This isn't even for you, unless it applies. It's for anyone subjecting their rabbits or other pets to life inside a cage. The ideal cage for your rabbit is one WITHOUT the wire on the bottom. Those types of cages, while easier for the owner to clean, aren't good for the animal. As one person said, imagine being caged up all the time. Now, imagine having to sit or stand on painful wire all day, and caged up, to boot.Please consider the well being of your rabbits/bunnies over your desire to make things easier for you.A plastic bottom cage is simple to clean. My rabbits use a litter box, but they make a mess. Open the top of the cage (if it has one). Use a dustpan to scoop up scattered whatever, and pour it into the litter box. Remove the litter box. Dump it into the trash. Finish scooping up anything that may have been left on the bottom of the cage. Spray the bottom of the litter box and cage with a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water. (I keep mine in a spray bottle.) Wipe both things dry with paper towels. Put everything back the way it should be. I have a 37.5″ cage. It generally takes me about two minutes to clean and put back together. Sometimes, you might want to wipe down the wire. Spray a paper towel or a rag with the vinegar/water mix. Wipe down the sides.If you really want to use one of the cages with the wire bottom, move the plastic tray from underneath, and put it on the inside of the cage. You could also have a piece of plexiglass cut to fit at least half the cage bottom, and set that inside. That, at least, gives the rabbit a flat, wire-frees spot to hang out. Clean it with the vinegar/water mix.Please get your little guy neutered.Spay or Neuter my Rabbit?Spaying and NeuteringSpaying or Neutering a Rabbit | Facts and BenefitsWhy Should I Spay or Neuter?