Is litter box safe for rabbits?
Remember to use rabbit-safe litters in your bunny’s box. Clay and clumping litter for cats can be dangerous to bunnies, as they may ingest some of their litter while eating hay. Sticking with a simple, paper-based, recyclable litter provides your bunny with a safe litter and is also environmentally friendly.
What is the best thing to use for rabbit litter?
The best kind of litter to use for rabbits is a paper based, unscented litter. This has the best absorbency and odor control while also being safe for a rabbit’s digestive and respiratory systems.
What do you put at the bottom of a bunny cage?
Some people prefer rabbit cages with wire bottoms because a litter pan can be placed underneath. This is generally fine, but you need to include a tile or a piece of wood or cardboard for the bunny to stand/lie on. Standing on the wire floor alone can cause damage and discomfort to your rabbit’s paws.
How big should a rabbit litter box be?
The minimum size you should be looking for is approximately 22L x 17W x 6.5H inches (55L x 43W x 16.5H cm). There may be some variation between different manufacturers, but this is good for one medium-sized rabbit, up to approximately 8lbs (or 3.6kg) or two small rabbits, up to 5lbs (or 2.27kg).
Can you flush rabbit poop?
Uneaten soft droppings can be removed with a tissue or piece of toilet paper and flushed down the toilet. Dry pellets can be picked up with a tissue or a dustpan and brush and thrown in he toilet/dustbin or used in the garden as a fertiliser.
What is bunny poop good for?
Rabbit manure is organic matter and improves poor soil structure, drainage and moisture retention. It improves the life cycle of microorganisms in the soil. Rabbit manure is higher in nitrogen than sheep, goat, chicken, cow or horse manure. Plants need nitrogen to produce strong green growth.
What should I put in my rabbit’s litter box?
If your pet rabbit is extra playful, use a bottle as an alternative. Food bowl or dispenser Place the rabbit food bowl in an accessible area for easy munching. Litter box Make it easy to litter train your pet rabbit by placing some hay in or near the box or tray, as bunnies often nibble while they use the litter box.
Can You flush rabbit litter down the toilet?
You’ll find many recycled paper litter products are dust free and hypoallergenic. For easy cleanup, rabbit litter made from recycled newspaper can be flushed right down the toilet. Your small rabbit’s urine contains high amounts of ammonia, which results in a rather strong odor.
What kind of bedding do you need for a rabbit?
Your rabbit will need between 1 to 2” of bedding and litter placed in their habitat. Cedar based products are not recommended for safety precautions. There are however, many other types of materials you can consider.