How to Liter Box train?

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- 04/28/2017 at 6:00 PM
  Kate
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  I have two bunnies both are 3.5 months. I am trying to liter box train and so far its been mildly successful. I’d say 75% of the time they go in their liter box but they have lots of accidents – poop and pee outside of the box, just near it. They seem to like to poop and pee on the hay they eat. So anywhere I put hay, they will poop. Is that kind of how it works? Would love some tips and tricks on how to be successful!
- 04/28/2017 at 6:22 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Rabbits who aren’t spayed or neutered will almost always have outside box poops/pees because of territorial reasons.
  
  Rabbits also naturally eat and poop at the same time. That’s why people say put hay in the litter boxes because it encourages eating and pooping in the litter box.
  
  If you’re 75% successful, it seems you’re well on your way. Just continue to watch and try to respond immediately when you see an accident occur. I take proactive measures with Wick at times. If he wants to join me on the sofa but I know he hasn’t peed in a while, I put him in his litter box, he pees, then we cuddle.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 04/29/2017 at 10:49 PM
  jerseygirl
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  Yes, hay is the key. Put it in the litterbox or in a rack over the box.
  Do not use anything like small animal bedding in the rest of their cage/habitat. They’ll just use that like it is litter.
  
  At their age, don’t be surprised if there is a set back with litter habits. The hormones coming in cause this.
  
  Are the buns housed together?
- 04/30/2017 at 11:34 AM
  Kate
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  Yes they are together in one cage. We are neutering the male this week though as we do not want any babies. My liter box may be too small and thats why they are having accidents probably. I will try adding hay to their box and see if that helps. Thanks!
- 04/30/2017 at 2:36 PM
  Azerane
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  Just as a word of caution, males may still be fertile for up to six weeks after neutering. At 3.5 months old your female may already be pregnant, if not she will be able to fall pregnant very soon so you may need to separate them until 6 weeks after he’s been snipped.
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