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Do not go near the nest - it will be clean anyway - the doe is likely to kill or reject her kittens if you do so. If you have to clean her soiling area, leave it as many days as possible after she hasgiven birth; then remove her from the cagebefore cleaning the soiled srea as quickly as possible. Place a few of her droppings back in the area you have cleaned to add her scent back.
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Litter training rabbits?
If your looking to litter train a rabbit, start by looking at where your rabbit is going to the toilet mainly. Put a litter tray in that place. If your rabbit it going to the toilet in a place you do not want it to, put vinegar there, and this should stop your rabbit messing where you dont want it to. If your rabbit still insists on not using it's litter tray, buy some cat litter and put it into the litter tray, this encourages the rabbit to wee there, as soon as your rabbit is weeing in it's litter tray, take away the cat litter. If your rabbit changes back to a place where you dont want it to wee, put the cat litter back. Keep doing this until your rabbit gets the hang of it!
I hav had a bunny since August and the smell hasn't been that strong Just recently it got bad even when I just clean out his cage The cage has a plastic bottom He is not yet neutered or litter trained?
He is becoming ready to breed - hence the stronger male smell. Get him neutered as soon as possible.
Why do cats use the litter box as soon as you clean it?
Cats use the litter box right after it's cleaned because they are drawn to the fresh, clean scent and feel of the litter. They have a natural instinct to mark their territory and maintain cleanliness in their environment.
Should you remove the buck from the hutch when the doe gives birth?
Yes, you should remove the male rabbit as soon as you find out your rabbit is prenant. As she may get pregnant whilst nurising her newly born. And the buck shall have know input in the nursing and caring of the litter, as he may eat them.
How do you potty train a rabbit?
Well, all rabbits learn at a different speed. Some learn very fast, but for some it takes a while. To potty train a rabbit, there are different steps. 1. You must put out in a box that the rabbit likes to pee or poop in. (Some bunnies like to poop and pee in corners of their hutch, like mine.) 2. You also may want to put rabbit litter in if you think that you need it. 3. Wherever your rabbit poops, pick up the poop and put it in the litter box. 4. If you think or know that you bunny is about to have an accident, then put them in the box until he/she goes to the bathroom. 5. Do these steps until your bunny is potty trained, and don't stop, even if it feels like there is no hope. Although some rabbits will not always follow through with this, most will. My bunnies learned that way, and now their hutch is MUCH easier to clean! =)
What is the main difference between a false pregnancy and a normal one in rabbit if you don't know how to palpate?
The main difference is a pregnant rabbit will soon have a litter of baby rabbits; a rabbit going through a false pregnancy won't. Consider spaying your rabbit for the behavioural, health, and social benefits. See the link below for details.
Should baby chicks eat their own fecal?
No. Provide a good feed and clean the cage regularly. They will pick at anything in the cage but soon learn the difference between fecal matter and seed.
How do you train a baby rabbit?
With litterbox training it's easy if you just cover the litter with hay (Timothy not alfalfa) and put it in the cage. They should automatically do it from there. For any accidents we used a spray bottle of water and gave him a little spritz and he soon used only the box. As far as training them to come and whatnot I would definitely recommend Fiesta Yogurt Drops. My rabbit goes nuts for them and will climb right up a person to get one!
How do you train bunnies to pee and poop in their litter box?
The simple answer to this is, it is more a case of your bunny training you! Bunnies are naturally very clean animals. They like to always use the same 'latrine' area. This works greatly to our advantage when training them. Simply put newspaper down and see where they like to go. Once they have picked a corner put down the litter tray! Encourage them to use it by putting some hay in there along with the wood shavings/paper pulp litter. Bunnies like to nibble while they pee. If the litter tray is not where You want it to be... you will gradually need to move it to a more suitable place. Let the bunny get used to it first, after a couple of weeks you can start the moving process. Always move it when the bunny has used it though, so they can smell that this is the same litter tray! For more help, see the related link! ~also it helps to try "baiting" the litter box... take some poo from where it goes and move it into the litter box this will act as the "bait" then make sure to clean the old area well before you expect them to use the litter box... this worked wonders for me when i trained my rabbit remember rabbits are twice as easy to train as a cat~
What do you have to do when you get a rabbit?
Ideally, you should completely prepare for the rabbit before you get one. Give yourself a few months at least to research rabbit care and behaviour, to gather all the necessary supplies, and set up the rabbit's cage/enclosure.If you already have the rabbit, it's time to act fast! The most important thing is making sure the rabbit is safe and secure inside a big enclosure (like a dog crate, or dog exercise pen). Stock the enclosure with plenty of water and hay (rabbits should always have 24/7 unlimited access to hay and water), and provide a litter box (a cat litter box will do fine, although cat litter itself is dangerous for rabbits -- newspaper is a good interim or even long-term litter material for rabbits). Also provide a hidey-hole so that your rabbit feels secure (like a plain, clean cardboard box; throwing a blanket over part of the cage can work until you find something better).Now that the rabbit is safe, it's time to start researching rabbit care and behaviour! There are tons of reference websites online and rabbit forums; your local library probably has some books on the subject, too. See the related questions below for some details and helpful links.Finding a special "rabbit-savvy" vet should be a top priority because your rabbit needs its first physical exam as soon as possible! (Unless the problem is very severe, as with a gushing wound, new rabbit owners probably won't be able to detect illness and injuries in their bunnies. An initial vet exam can allow you to proceed carefree with getting your bunny all set up! The vet can also give you helpful tips about caring for rabbits in your region.)One person's tip: If the rabbit is too small, you have to prepare some warm and soft foof for her, when she grown up, a buck is necessary for keeping her safe.
Do rabbits clean themselves?
Healthy rabbits clean themselves. You need to groom your rabbit (brushing, nail clipping), but you don't need to clean them. If your rabbit's rear end is dirty, something is very wrong! Your rabbit is sick or possibly injured. Your rabbit needs to see a vet as soon as possible. See the related questions below for more info.
Do hamsters need a litter box?
Hamster's are very clean animals and usually urinate and poo in a certain corner of their cage. You can actually buy "Hamster litterbox" from a pet store. I believe it contains a sand and a tiny box for it to use.
