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Can you keep a bunny in one room in your house if it's litter box trained?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, litter-trained rabbits can be "free range" in your home or confined to a room (as oppose to a cage, exercise pen, crate, or NIC "condo").
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If you keep your rabbit in a room in your home, the room should have:
- Litter box -- use safe litter materials like newspaper, hay, CareFresh, Yesterday's News
- Fresh hay -- unlimited amounts; two or three small piles encourages more grazing than one big pile, and grazing on hay is important for mental, digestive, and dental health
- Fresh water -- unlimited amounts; some rabbits prefer a bowl, some prefer a bottle, some like both
- Hidey-hole or "nest" area -- could be as simple as a cardboard box with two holes cut in the sides; just something the rabbit can be safe and private in -- try never to disturb the rabbit when he's "hiding" unless you think something's wrong
- Comfy resting surfaces -- blankets, towels, carpet, and foam all work, assuming the rabbit doesn't eat them; otherwise, grass mats and cardboard are safe to eat
- Toys, structures, diversions -- there are expensive "boutique" toys online and in stores, and there's inexpensive things you can make at home -- just get to know what types your rabbit likes and keep him busy and happy!
The room should be safe and "rabbit proof." Don't underestimate what your rabbit can get into -- they can jump shockingly high, and squeeze into impossibly small spaces! Some things to look out for include:
- Wires and cords: very attractive to rabbits and extremely easy for them to bite through, causing costly damage for you and possible death for them; some rabbits like the soft-rubber feel regardless of shape so you might also watch out for the feet on tables etc.
- Wood products: books, magazines, furniture legs and corners, cardboard boxes, floorboards, baseboards, moulding ... some rabbits go after these things, some don't
- Carpeting: some rabbits love to dig and tear and scratch up carpeting, some don't; if the rabbit consumes any, this can be extremely dangerous leading to gut impaction and death
- Toxic plants: pet rabbits don't always have instincts about what's safe to eat and what isn't. Don't leave plants near rabbits unless you're positive they're safe to eat.
- Anything dangerous: different rabbits get into different things -- keep a close daily eye on your rabbit so that you notice new dangers and prevent accidents
The room should be a habitat, not a cell. Rabbits need at least 3 hours of socializing daily: including cuddling, playing, exercising, even just hanging out with you is good -- in moderation. You should also use this time observe your rabbit so that you can notice illnesses and injuries before they become too serious.
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Where do rabbits defecate?
Rabbits general tend to poop to mark territory or while they eat. House rabbits are easily litter trained to keep their messes to a minimum.
What can dog does?
Dogs can do lot's of things.They can be trained to do tricks and agilty courses. Some of them can be trained for sledding.Some can be trained as search and rescue dogs.Some can even be trained to keep pests away from your house!
How do you keep your cat from peeing on your rugs?
Spray it in the face with water or spray deterrent on the rugs. If you haven't litter trained it yet, that's obviously the problem.
How do you bunny proof your house?
i let my bunny roam around the main floor of my house. all i do is keep wires away from his reach and block anywhere i don't want him going with small pillows and that works quite well. i hope i answered your question! if not, you can just go online or to your local library and read up on bunny-proofing your house :)
Another reason why i don't keep a gun in the house?
Not trained to properly and safely handle a weapon.
How can you make a room bunny-proof?
we have a bunnywho lives in our house and all you have to do is: make sure no wires, plants or anythig you dont want chewed are in reach of your bunny and keep doors closes. make sure you bunny is not in a draughty place.
Why does your house-trained dog now go inside by the cat litter box and beside the toilet?
It sounds like your dog is marking due to the ammonia smell of the litter box and the toilet. Make sure you clean up with a non-ammonia based cleaner, and keep the litter box clean, or out of the dog's reach. If you can't do that, you might clean the box thoroughly and switch to a different litter. Hopefully that will help. If your dog is an un-neutered male, they are also more likely to mark, so neutering will probably help.
How do you keep a bunny rabbit?
You just keep it?..
Why does my cat keep peeing puddles in my house even though it still uses its litter tray?
Either it is sick or it is upset about something.
How long can you keep litter in a litter-box?
A week. The litter can get all moldy and you should clean out the litter box once a week.
Could a rabbit live free in your home?
Yes, they can be litter-trained. You also have to make your home safe for the rabbit. This means "bunny-proofing." Wires, rugs/carpet, books, baseboards, furniture - these can all be dangerous to your rabbit! Most people find it easier to keep their rabbit in an enclosure when they're not around to supervise. This way, you still have to bunny-proof, but not as extensively, because you're there to intervene. Options for enclosures include large cages or "condos" (cages with multiple floors), dog crates, exercise pens, or a fully-proofed bunny room. See the related question below for more details and links.
Can you not put your rabbit in a cage?
Yes you can.Many people let their rabbits live "free-range" in their homes! There are benefits to letting you rabbit live cage-free, but there are challenges, too.One benefit is that your rabbit can get lots of exercisebecause it's always free to hop around.Another benefit is that the bunny can choose to join you wherever you are in the home: after all, rabbits are social animals, and they can get lonely and depressed when they're on their own for hours on end.One challenge is that there are many dangers in the home, so you have to do extensive "bunny-proofing." Of course, even if you keep your rabbit in a cage, you have to bunny-proof a bit, because rabbits need at least 3 hours outside the cage every day to exercise, socialise, and play. But a cage-free rabbit is unsupervised, which means your bunny-proofing needs to be 100% secure. See the related links below about bunny-proofing.Another challenge is that rabbits have a strong sense of territory. Some rabbits need a personal territory - a "home base," or place they know belongs to them - or else they'll feel insecure (which can lead to anxiety, depression, aggression, and/or destructive behaviour). A cage is a natural home base for a rabbit because it has walls that keep you and other people and pets out. A gregarious and confident rabbit won't mind not having a home base because the entire house is theirs! But a more sensitive rabbit will miss having a cage: for this kind of bunny, "cage-free" might really mean just keeping the cage doors open.Another challenge is litter-training. Generally speaking, the larger the territory, the worse the litter habits. If your rabbit is already litter-trained, it should be fine just to put a few extra litter boxes around in the rooms where it spends most of its time. If your rabbit isn't litter-trained yet, you might need to confine the rabbit to a single room until they've got the hang of it (usually this doesn't take long). No matter what, there will always be some "pellets" (feces) to pick up: it's just natural behaviour for bunnies.
