How to Litter Train a Rabbit

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How to Litter Train a Rabbit
Hey there! Thanks for clicking on this rabbit care video. I hope I am able to provide you with some instructions and tips that you may not know about how to litter box train a rabbit. This is a basic part of rabbit care that is important to know if you are trying to keep your rabbit pen or area as clean as possible.
Luckily, litter training a rabbit is pretty simple! Bunnies are very intelligent, so training a rabbit can be done in about a week or two. Many rabbit care guides have given advice on how to do this properly. I hope I am able to add to this knowledge and help you as a pet owner to develop the best relationship possible with your rabbit!
Info on my rabbits:
Haku - rabbit breed: 1 year old Holland lop rabbit who loves to nap and dig
Bizu - 3 years old, not sure what breed, but very cute and wise (and if anyone has a guess on rabbit breed let me know)
Both bunnies love snacks and cuddles

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@user-oc8jb6hy1c Год назад

thank you so much now my bunny is litter trained!

@faithloveanimals273 4 года назад

thanks this really helped!!!!!!!:) well done jackie !!!!!!

@jackiethebunmom4803 4 года назад

Im so glad it did!! And thank you!

@blxec9394 3 года назад

You did such a great explanation! Every single video I have watched, they only talk and don’t even show the training, which I prefer to visibly see training. Thank you! Your awesome, keep going!

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

Im glad it was helpful! Im a visual learner so i feel you!

@jasper777777 3 года назад

I've been looking for a good video about litter training for sharing on a rabbit advice forum and i like this one best so far. Its short and covers everything. Only thing that is different here to what I do is I have two litter boxes for my rabbits because they tend to like to just sit and lay in one and then choose the other to poo and pee in.

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

I'm very flattered! And i think the 2 litter boxes is a clever solution 😂 my rabbits don't enjoy laying in the litter box but I've seen a lot of rabbits who do

@hopefulforhumanity5625 2 года назад

same

@avidienraseperez 2 года назад

New subscriber. Ive been looking for this kind of video that's very helpful. It's short, gets inyo the point right away and explains whith a demo. Thank you veru much

@theblasiannequeen7169 2 года назад

This video is so reliable 👍🏽

@fireadara1700 4 года назад

This is so helpful thanks I just got a new bun bun named Willow

@jackiethebunmom4803 4 года назад

Im glad it could help! And i love the name Willow!

@marleysprivlife_ 3 года назад

I love your rabbits this was good advice

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

@hailyvalente2604 3 года назад

I love your litter box container!! That’s such a damn good idea to use one of those drawers because it’s deep enough to prevent any bedding or potty stuff getting out when they hop out!’

@jackiethebunmom4803 2 года назад

Exactly! They’ve been working out pretty well for a couple years now

@huntersmith1910 4 года назад

Awesome video Jackie! Hope you are doing well. The bunnies look great! I just got a cat and his name is Toothless! ....and yes he is also actually toothless... aside from 2 spooky vampire-like fangs. Anyways, keep up the great work!

@jackiethebunmom4803 4 года назад

Ahhh thank you so much Hunter and that's amazing!! He sounds like a cutie 😁 hope you both are doing wonderful!

@trackstar7729 3 года назад

Thanks for your help. Going to try. You’re beautiful with a great personality. Don’t change;)

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

Thanks!

@Finkeldinken 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing and oooh, your bunners are wonderful! I'm on my 6th and 7th bunner right now. My newest rescue is not litter trained at all, so I am in for a few months of work there, but I don't mind too too much. She's a good bun, so she's well worth a little work. :)

@jackiethebunmom4803 2 года назад

That’s awesome you’re a veteran bun parent! And I’m wishing you and your bun luck and a good time learning together 💕

@yayyaylanzkowsky1033 3 года назад

I am gettinng a rabbit sooo helpfully thank you

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

Yay! Im glad it was helpful and congrats on getting a rabbit! 🎉 they're such awesome little guys

@bunnylovr191 3 года назад

This helped SOOOOOO much!! :))))

@mattyb8027 3 года назад

Hi Jackie my name is matt and I'm from London England 🙆 I've an indoor free roam French lop called Guss Guss 🐇💖 I absolutely love watching your videos 🎥 and I wish you would make some more🐇 you have the cutest voice ever when you talk to your baby's🐇💗

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

This is so sweet thank you for the encouragement and support! 😊 and I love the name Guss Guss!!! im working on some new rabbit videos that im hoping to finish up soon!

@mattyb8027 3 года назад

Your very welcome 👍 Jackie your a very beautiful woman with an amazing personality 😉 and just to top it off you love rabbits 🐇 I absolutely love the names Haku and Bizu 🐰 anyways take care hope to see those new vids soon 🙆 💖

@angryrabbit8228 3 года назад

You are a future star! Keep going! I’m subscribed ;)

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

Thanks you! Love the name btw 😂

@angryrabbit8228 3 года назад

Ha thanks!

@trishameloling2367 4 года назад

i’ve been doing everything except using old litter into the new litter to encourage the rabbit to use the litter box i really appreciate it ,it can be frustrating sometimes

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

I definitely can understand the frustration, Haku is a "mostly litter trained" rabbit and at some point I just had to accept that 😅

@trishameloling2367 3 года назад

Jackie The Bun Mom My rabbit has been using it now that changed litter boxes werid

@GandalfTheWho 3 года назад

Very helpful 👍

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

Yay! Happy it could help!

@lauren2805 3 года назад

you did such an amazing job with this video! i just got a new bun named mocha, and she isn’t litter box trained, i am going to try to teach her! :) thank you for this!!! 💗

@devenicole9653 2 года назад

omg i just got a bun named mocha

@jackiethebunmom4803 2 года назад

What a cute name! And I hope this helps, thanks for sharing the love 😁

@jhillumilluthebunnies3799 3 года назад

Ur bunnies are really cute 😍

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

Thank you, so are yours!!

@lstweet7347 3 года назад

I was shocked to see how little of subscribes you had

@ellona3645 3 года назад

I'm getting my first two bunnies in two weeks. Can't wait to litter train them lol

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

Thats awesome! Also a smart move to get two of them together 😁 hope the litter training goes well!

@ellona3645 3 года назад

@@jackiethebunmom4803 yes! I heard it's better for the bunnies if they have a companion but hopefully no fights. :) i'm getting them from a friend (two siblings, male/female) yay

@serenesouthernbellevlogs6490 3 года назад

We just got our first pet his name is Peter-Caleb 🐇 thanks for this helpful video ♥️✨

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful and congratulations on your first pet! 🎉

@autumn557 2 года назад

I got an English Lop and I’m trying to train him because he’s HUGE and need space to run but I just can’t with the Pee everywhere. I’ll try these.

@douglasharley2440 3 года назад

this was _amazingly_ good and useful info, much thanks. cool happy rabbits! lol, if i didn't live in a truck i'd get a rabbit...or maybe a cat...or probably both. :)

@frnkiss 2 года назад

real question is why are you watching this if you dont have a rabbit....

@douglasharley2440 2 года назад

@@frnkiss because I was very interested in rabbits at this time...why tf do you care?

@kiefferdorine 3 года назад

Hello, your video is really complete about this training thank you. I get some difficulties to find something like this in french. i actually have a little male bunny of 2 mounth saved from animalery. i did all this things but i got the impression it doesn't work at all ... is that possible it's because he is not castrated for the moment? (sorry about my english^^") have a nice day!

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

Thank you!! It is possible that he’s having a difficult time learning to use the liter box because he is not neutered. It could also be caused by a number of different reasons, but that should help if you plan on doing that in the future.

@Joseph-xi8zp 3 года назад

Helpful video! I was just wondering though if a rabbit tends to use their litterbox consistently but sometimes leaves droppings outside of it do they do this with pee?

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! In my experience rabbits rarely will pee outside the litter box even when they arent fully litter trained (but it can happen). They seem to prefer using the litter box to pee so they learn to pee in their box really quickly while learning to poop in the litter box takes a little more time

@raymondswaylullaby1419 2 года назад

Yuss thank you im gonna get a bunny named munchkin soon

@jackiethebunmom4803 2 года назад

Cute name!

@raymondswaylullaby1419 2 года назад

@@jackiethebunmom4803 aww thanks!

@desertedenblooms 2 года назад

great job! but here is what I dont get . I rescued 4 bunnies from the shelter, most were trained but one is not . The part I dont understand is that I put litter, I put the hay in the litter box, they poop on the hay...I have one who is semi trained and she likes to sit on the hay and leaves her nuggets of love on it...there is a LOT of hay being wasted, the remaining hay ends up being litter...what am I doing wrong. thanks

@strawberrry_milk4870 3 года назад

I’ve been having a problem with my bunny where he goes to the bathroom right next to his playpen litter box when he’s roaming in my room. When he’s in the playpen he always uses it and half of the time while he’s roaming he uses it. I don’t know how to stop this behavior completely

@juliaelisabeth5193 2 года назад

A question. Do u need to have a LARGE litter box for 2 (or more) bunnies?

@Finkeldinken 2 года назад

I have multiple bunnies and I just have more than one litter box, it works really well. Depending on your individual bunners it can be necessary or not. Some bunners don't mind sharing the same litter box while some do, so if one or more of your bunners are not good with the litter training it may solve everything if you just get an extra. :)

@GodsWordTruth 3 года назад

I’m a new bunny mom 😊❤️ . He’s a 9 weeks old male lionhead. He has already familiarized himself with and uses the litter box which is setup with hay piled high in one half and litter in the other half because I heard that bunnies tend to poop while they eat. The problem is he eats his pellets from his dish that is outside of the litter box and poops everywhere. To me it’s easy to clean up but at what age and how did you train your bunny to only poop in the litter box? Thanks for the great video & tips! Very helpful!

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

I love lionheads! And it sounds like you're both doing a great job already. I know oftentimes young rabbits will regularly poop outside of their litterbox and usually, they do this less often as they get older and more familiar with their routine and environment. Unfortunately, they will probably still poop outside the litter box as long as they are not spayed/neutered but it will happen less frequently with time!

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

And I don't know if there is a specific age where they are really well litter trained, but in my experience with rabbits, they typically use the litter box regularly after weeks to a couple months in the same environment with the same routine. I wish I could give more concrete answers but they're all so different it's hard to say hehe

@GodsWordTruth 3 года назад

Jackie The Bun Mom Thank you. I plan to get him neutered when he’s old enough and hopefully it will help. The next big challenge is trimming his nails. He probably won’t like that at all & I don’t want him upset with me so I may take him to the vet 😊

@GodsWordTruth 3 года назад

Jackie The Bun Mom He’s doing well for the most part so I’ll continue to be patient with him. He’s my sweet boy😊💕

@theviralvegans 3 года назад

having issues with getting my bunny to go to the litter box while eating pellets and drinking water... any suggestions?

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

So this could be for a couple reasons. If they're still in the process of being litter trained, they may have not gotten the hang of it yet. Or if they aren't spayed/neutered, they may do this instinctively especially if they're a bit younger. The only other thing i can think of is that if you think they're avoiding going in the litter box, it may be because it's uninviting to them for some reason. This could happen for a lot of reasons like if they don't like the specific type of hay, the litter used, or if the box is too small or in a spot they don't like. I know that's a little vague but i hope it helps!

@trinityandtrigger 3 года назад

My bunny is scared of the litter box help (he’s never seen one before)

@jackiethebunmom4803 2 года назад

Oh no! Hopefully your bun is more comfortable with it now but if they aren’t, they may need something smaller or more shallow with some good smelling hay and treats inside to encourage them to be curious about it

@GAMINGMANYT625 3 года назад

Your rabbit is like “ BINI THE BUNNY ”

@meganmcclellan4015 3 года назад

Does your bunny eat only hay? I am wanting to get a bunny soon to litter train but will be also giving it pellet food. Should that go in the litter box too? Also, will the method of cleaning with the water and vinegar work on carpet? I live in an apartment with carpet but want to allow the bunny to roam outside of a cage but I am worried it will destroy the carpet.

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

Good question! So only hay would go in the litter box and you can use a small food bowl for their pellets. (Also i made this mistake in the past, but bunnies actually eat 85% hay, 10% leafy greens, and 5% pellets. Pellets are even optional if you're giving them enough greens.) And i lived in a carpeted apartment for a while so I used a carpet cleaner meant for pets called Nature's Miracle, but some people use white vinegar too

@NotMyRealNameBro 2 года назад

So Jackie, how do you feel about a bunny date?

@briannaramos6677 3 года назад

How long would a 20 lb Feline Pine bag last? What about the 40 lb wood stove pellets? I have a 2lb dwarf bunny and I change his litter every 2 days. His litter box is 12in x 10in. 😊 I’m running out of my current litter (aspen) and need to know which product is worth it since I do live in a student apartment for the next 6 months and I wouldn’t wanna buy something that’s too big to carry when I move unless it’s worth it. So if anyone could let me know how long they last you I’d greatly appreciate it! 💞

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

Oof, I wish I knew how long it will last but i haven't bought a size that large yet 😁 I know the struggle of having to move a bunch of stuff in and out of dorms so I wish I luck!

@briannaramos6677 3 года назад

@@jackiethebunmom4803 thank you!! 😊

@lordken33 3 года назад

My rabbit is 8wks old and don’t play with toys or anything but run around the house

@_R.T_ 2 года назад

Does they mingle to us like dogs? Or they just mingle cos they get food !?

@uravitlq-9477 2 года назад

I'm really late, but I have carpet so I can't really clean up the pee... Will this make a impact on the results? Also good video thanks for the help!!!!!

@jackiethebunmom4803 2 года назад

Unfortunately there’s a good chance it will affect their potty habits. Luckily rabbits can still learn to use the litter box really well even when there’s carpet areas soiled in the past. They may have accidents in specific areas of the carpet even after they’re completely litter trained but sometimes you can block these areas off or cover them with other things like cardboard.

@kaypluslee 2 года назад

I am feeling so discouraged my bunny just was brought in about a week ago and he will only pee and poop on our couch. He was a lost bunny so we don't know his previous situation. We were trying to free roam but it is becoming insane. There is so much. I have been trying everything and it isn't working. I'm thinking he needs a pen until he does better.

@jackiethebunmom4803 2 года назад

I think you’re right about the pen. Sometimes it’s really helpful for litter box training, at least until they learn where to go. I’m so happy to hear that you want to free roam them! i bet it'll work out well after some time

@jovanaajkovic8651 3 года назад

I need help,just got my bunny and she pees and poops on her bed but sleeps in litter box😂.Any tips for that?

@centaurora913 3 года назад

Where did you find the bunny bed?

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

It's actually a small dog bed i found at CVS! But I sewed a different fabric around it so it originally looks a little different

@brontehowe1238 3 года назад

I need some advice if your rabbit is to young to be spayed (I’m getting a girl) is it really hard to litter train her until she is old enough to be spayed

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

Not at all! They'll still learn in about a week to two weeks if you're consistent with their training. But they are more likely to randomly and occasionally poop or spray outside the litter box to mark their territory. And if you litter train them before they are spayed, they'll only get better at it after

@brontehowe1238 3 года назад

@@jackiethebunmom4803 thank you so much

@ellaweezy0515 3 года назад

I wish apartment wasn’t all carpet.. that is what has been annoying. My Ernie keeps pooping near his litter box and every day I have to clean up his poop and pee. I’ve had him for 3 almost 4 weeks and he’s a year old now. It’s a little frustrating.. but He’s my furbaby so I manage.

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

One of my rabbits did the same thing!! He kept using the rug instead of the litter box. Turns out, he liked the soft material so I had to cut up an old towel to make 'mini carpets' to put in his litter box so he could learn how to use it haha it worked tho!

@jillmont3342 3 года назад

Does the bunny not eat the paper towels tho? We have a baby bunny and are worried about that

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

they may try! if they do, definitely remove it; however my purpose for using paper towels is to encourage them to pick up their urine scent back in the liter box. But once they hop in and investigate the paper towels, I remove them so they wont chew or eat too much.

@marouskamamo9110 3 года назад

I am putting the soiled napkin in the litter tray. But my bunny starts eating it, is it safe please? I am removing it cos I am afraid it would harm him. Thanks.

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

Oh no, yes i think removing it was the best thing to do in that situation! In general, if a rabbits eats a small amount of paper towel, napkin, or toilet paper it isn't a big concern, but if they are trying to ingest large amounts, it should be removed to prevent them. I would sometimes clean up the urine with a napkin, place it in the litter box, and wait until I saw my rabbit hop in to either smell it or use the litter box, then I would remove it to discourage them from chewing on it.

@marouskamamo9110 3 года назад

@@jackiethebunmom4803 the problem is, he starts eating as soon as he sees me cleaning. He comes for it. So how is he going to understand where he should do his thing?I am ending up cleaning and he rpeating. Does getting angry at him work pls?

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

@@marouskamamo9110 hmm I think u can skip the napkin in the litter box step if your rabbit is trying to eat it, and still have them be litter trained. If they ever use the litter box, keep some of the soiled bedding and put it in the new litter box after you clean it out, it'll have a similar effect. And I think of u do the other steps consistently, they'll still learn. And no Rabbits don't respond or learn better from anger or negative reinforcement. I'd make sure they have enough space, toys, and things to chew on because sometimes if they are bored or frustrated, they become a bit more destructive. Hope this helps!

@hannahh9588 2 года назад

I got mine a few weeks ago and I’ve been doing all these steps. Sadly mine still hasn’t gotten the hang of it 😭

@sandraguzman7393 2 года назад

Iv had mine for 2 months and it won’t learn 😭

@bobthemanlyman6005 3 года назад

My bunny poops every ware

@theblasiannequeen7169 2 года назад

Pls what kind of bedding is that?

@jackiethebunmom4803 2 года назад

I think it’s Care Fresh’s complete comfort care bedding. It’s like fluffy tissue paper and my rabbits seem to enjoy it

@theblasiannequeen7169 2 года назад

@@jackiethebunmom4803 Thank u😘

@tiffanym5474 4 года назад

How did you stop your bunny from nipping you?

@jackiethebunmom4803 3 года назад

Good question! So honestly some bunnies may always nip a little bit, but you can decrease how often they do by making some changes to their lifestyle. Sometimes this can mean free-roaming them if that's a possibility or increasing their space or time outside a pen or cage, making sure they have places they feel comfortable in like a rabbit hidey-house, spending more time with them, or sometimes getting another rabbit companion for them can help. Rabbits also seem to nip more when they are not spayed or neutered, so if your rabbit isn't, that may be part of the reason why. There really isn't one guaranteed way to prevent nipping, and negative reinforcement methods like spray bottles or loud noises don't really work with them, so it may take a while of trying different things to see if any of them help deter nipping. Hope this helps!

@tiffanym5474 3 года назад

Thanks, I tried free roaming but she kept eating the carpet. So she has her own room and only in the cage when I leave for work. I’m not able to get her fix for another 4 week unfortunately. I would like another bunny but not at this time, lol.