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- 11/24/2017 at 6:21 PM
  I love bunnies!
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  Hi! Ever since I’ve litter trained my rabbits, I’ve used wood shavings. It makes such a big mess though, but it’s the only thing they will do their business in. I’m not too experienced with different litters so I don’t know what to use differently that won’t make a mess and is easy to clean up. Any suggestions on what I should use that won’t make a mess? Thank you!
- 11/24/2017 at 6:48 PM
  cloudsandcarrots
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  What type of litter box are you using? There are some types of litter boxes that contain the litter underneath, which I find are much less messy. I attached a picture of this type of litter box below.
  https://www.google.com/search?q=bunny+litter+box&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjJmrKPwNjXAhVHwmMKHZk5CLwQ_AUICygC&biw=1504&bih=713#imgrc=9YY0VsAq-8n7MM:
- 11/24/2017 at 6:54 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Litter screen boom: http://www.instagram.com/p/BXsXo28FTcG/
  
  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.
- 11/24/2017 at 10:09 PM
  Mikey
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  Be aware that many wood shavings are harmful to buns.
- 11/25/2017 at 9:59 PM
  I love bunnies!
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  I’m using a standard plastic litter box. I have two rabbits and when they hop out of it, it makes a mess. Ive tried putting a screen on top, but they will refuse to pee and poop there and go somewhere else.
- 11/27/2017 at 9:47 AM
  DaisyMae
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  I use the Carefresh paper bedding, but I have the same problem. For some reason, she sometimes kicks up the litter when she hops out of the littler box, and it makes a big mess. I’m actually looking into some type of enclosure that I can put her litter box in. It’s an ongoing dilemma!
- 11/27/2017 at 10:03 AM
  joea64
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  I also use Carefresh paper bedding. Happily, my own two are generally good about not making a mess with the litter (it’s the hay they like to fling around!)
- 11/27/2017 at 11:14 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  Have you tried sprinkling some of their poos and putting a urine-soaked napkin on the screen? They may be more willing to use it with a screen if some of their poos/pees are already there. Also, do you put hay in the box as well?
  
  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.
- 01/16/2018 at 8:57 PM
  I love bunnies!
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  Good idea! I will try that! Yes, I do put a handful of hay in the litter box.
- 01/17/2018 at 7:05 AM
  GarfyTheLop
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  I use wood pellets now after using Carefresh for ages
  
  These are the ones I use https://fetch.co.uk/back-to-nature-small-animal-paper-bedding-litter-30l-98500011?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgb2F3Yff2AIVz7vtCh2BTwW4EAQYAiABEgK7nfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
  
  They don’t seem to fly everywhere like the Carefresh did.
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