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Post by alicia Mon Jan 31, 2011 12:24 am

When I get my rabbit I'd like to litter train him. What litter should I put in the litter box?
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Post by Lottie Mon Jan 31, 2011 7:13 am

You already wrote a thread like that didn't you? Your thread called "bedding".
If you want to litterbox train your rabbit, the best would be to put the bedding that was suggested in the other thread in the litterbox, and not put any bedding in the rest of the cage.
I lined Chewy's cage with lino, and the eating area has a wooden floor, to give you ideas if you want to line the cage floor with something. If your bunnies are going to be outside, you could put hay in the whole cage if it gets really chilly where you live.
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Post by coco Mon Jan 31, 2011 7:18 am

I use Megazorb, it's a horse bedding but most independent pet stores could order it in for you. Real cheap stuff at £7 for a big sack!
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Post by KatieB Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:03 am

We use megazorb. We it in the bottom of the tray with a layer of hay on top.

its a good idea to put the tray where he likes to do his business.

It def makes it easier to clean out.

Training sometimes happens really easily and sometimes can take a while.

If you have any other questions please ask.

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Post by alicia Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:03 am

Sorry, in the other thread I asked about bedding for the hutch, I didn't realize people suggested what to put in the litter box as well. Sorry about that, thank you for the help Smile
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Post by KatieB Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:06 am

Dont apologise Alicia,

Please go ahead and post as many threads as you like.

There will be other people who will be along soon, with more advice too.
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Post by lexybee91 Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:37 am

non clumping paper based cat litter Very Happy xx
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Post by Jay Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:53 am

I put cardboard in the bottom, meggazorb on top ofthat, and hay on the top.
The cardboard is a recent thing, but it's really absorbant Smile
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Post by Lottie Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:10 am

No need to apologise, it's great that you're asking for advice.
I just remembered your other thread and wanted to let you know that what was suggested there is also suitable for the litterbox. Thumbs Up

I use aspen mixed with hay by the way, I can't find megazorb here. Smile


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Post by alio Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:33 am

Megazorb here too. A layer of that and some hay. Although, one of my new fosters is a little slow in learning so she just has newspaper at the moment and I shall be adding in megazorb when she finally gets it, bless her!
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Post by NSD Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:46 am

Breeder's Choice, which over here is a non-clumping, non- toxic cat litter. I put hay over the top of it, as mine will poo wherever there is hay, their only hay is in the litter box.
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Post by alicia Mon Jan 31, 2011 5:49 pm

Thank you for the help Smile I was going to put a hay rack above the litter box because I heard they normally poo as they eat, so I'll put some in the litter box as well and look for some megazorb
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Post by KatieB Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:32 pm

you can get it from www.thehayexperts.co.uk. They also sell the SS food and also some really good hay. I order everything I need all at once for each month to save on the postage.

A bag of Megazorb is HUGE and lasts us a good couple of months.
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