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- 08/14/2011 at 3:41 PM
  zpipes
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  So, the last week or so, he has decided he likes lounging in his litter box. Literally, plops right down. Whats this behavior about??? I know I bought him a new rug to go underneath the xpen, cheap 20 area rug, I was thinking maybe he doesnt like the feel of it. However when I let him out, I have these two boxes set up, he really like them. He goes into one to lounge there. Im thinking there is a correlation between the two, and the smooth surface.
  
  What do you think? Is it the surfacing? Is it just coincidence and he just likes sleeping around in his own excrement??
- 08/14/2011 at 4:17 PM
  Stickerbunny
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  Buns like to lounge in their litter boxes, that is why they like the large cat boxes – room to stretch out. But yes if he dislikes the flooring that could be a reason too if it is new behavior. When I first got my mini rex she was in the litter box and used it as a bed more than a toilet… apparently the care fresh was super comfy. lol
- 08/14/2011 at 4:24 PM
  Monkeybun
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  All 4 of my bunnies like to lounge in their litter boxes. Nothing wrong with it
- 08/14/2011 at 4:26 PM
  zpipes
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  Maybe I’ll try putting a towel down in one spot, and see if he moves to the towel, I’ve also set up a box similar to the one he lays in out side the pen. So if he continues to lounge around in the litter, then I guess its just what he does. lol.
- 08/14/2011 at 5:16 PM
  zpipes
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  Oops I didn’t see that post lol. So its nothing to worry about, 3 out of 3 said their bunnies do it, enough for me. Thanks for the replies!!
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