Litter Types

[aswain6]

I’m wondering if there are any litters that are more absorbent that are safe for bunnies. As of now we use the Kaytee corn cob litter. Two of my buns share a kitty pan and every single day it is SOAKED  in pee. My male’s box is also pretty full of it. I try to scoop as much of the dirty stuff out as I can, but I’m going through TONS of litter!!

[Wick & Fable]

Ah I thought I hit reply, but my response didn’t go through. Try 2:

Few questions first for info. reasons:
1) How many times do you change the litterbox per day/week?
2) What time of day do you change it?
3) How much litter do you put into the box?
4) Does the pee happen dispersed in the box, or very concentrated in only a few areas?

I use the Kaytee small paper granules: http://www.instagram.com/p/BXsXo28FTcG/?taken-by=wick_theboogeyman
— Wick’s pee concentrates in two corners and the rest of the litter is untouched, so I need to scoop out those corners at least twice a day because of the high traffic.

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.

[joea64]

I use Carefresh recycled-paper litter and change it every 2 to 3 days, putting at least 1 inch’s worth into the litterbox (remember that the litter is compressed for packaging and expands significantly both when unpacked and as it’s used). However, I find that I generally have to empty the entire litterbox because my two buns use the whole box (and leave a lot of soiled/soaked hay which has to be dumped as well).

[DanaNM]

I use compressed pine pellets (same thing as feline pine). They work great and are very safe for bunnies. I get it from a feed shop, sold as horse stall pellets. $9 for a 40 lb bag. It’s much more expensive if you buy it as “feline pine”. If you live in a cold climate, you might also be able to find them as wood stove pellets.

With my two big bunnies, I have to have two pretty large boxes, and I change them every other day minimum (sometimes daily).

. . . 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.  

[Dface]

I swear by wood stove pellets. They are really absorbent and don’t clump, they don’t smell too bad and can last up to five days (I’d recommend cleaning more frequently than that) plus they’re compostable ! And cheap

[Azerane]

I also use wood pellets (horse stall bedding) and use them with a two tiered sieve litter tray. One bag of litter lasts my pair about 6 weeks (plus a little bit that I use for my parrot’s cage). They pee heaps, and I spot clean it every day, but the sieve tray allows me to easily sift out used litter and keep the unspoiled stuff then I just have to top up the tray, rather than replace it all, and I only do a single layer, not an inch of pellets or anything. Though some people use them in a regular tray and do a deep layer and scoop less often.

As a side note, I also swear by the wood pellets. They are amazing and are great for odour control too.

[ThorBunny]

One more vote for wood stove pellets! One 40lb bag lasts my bun almost 2 months. Plus they really absorb pee and smell, cheapest but also the best

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