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Mocha specifically requested this, but I figured it might be helpful for others – especially new bunny owners – to see and discuss this.
The Litterbox Routine
So, here’s the breakdown of my litterbox cleaning routine. This is what the litterbox looks like when I start – I take any clean, dry, unsoiled hay that may still be hovering at the top of the box and set it aside:
Then, I take the dirty litterbox and dump it upside down into a trash bag. Here’s what the soiled box looks like. I typically change the box once every 2-3 days.
Once the box has been tapped out into the garbage bag, it typically looks like this:
At which point, I hose the box down with vinegar and water, and wipe it clean and dry.
Then, I add the new, clean litter substrate. Currently, I’m trying out Kaytee Clean & Cozy, which is pretty much the same as CareFresh only more finely shredded. So far, I’ve really liked it!
Then, I place a handful of hay inside the box.
Finally, I place the box back inside the x-pen enclosure, right underneath the hay basket, so that the final result looks like this:
The hay basket usually gets refreshed/refilled a couple times a day.
So there you have it – my litterbox routine! Feel free to share yours, of course!
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No problem!
I believe it depends on the rabbit whether or not they will eat it, and it’s fine for them to eat as long as they’re not just straight-up drinking their urine. Theodore will still eat hay that had come into light contact with his own urine. But some bunnies may not like this, which is why it’s important to provide a supply of fresh, clean hay also. For the most part, urine slides off the hay and into the paper. It sounds like you have your box pretty much set up as I have mine, so that the bun can orient themselves to eat and bathroom in two different spots.
One thing I do to try and lessen hay wasting is to save any dry, clean hay from the litterbox before cleaning it out.
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