My own take on a litter box (DIY and photo)

[Autumn's Dad]

Hello all, I just built this today to replace Autumns raggedy old litter box. This I feel is far better suited to her size and functions better. Its not perfect, this is only a test, made from T and G (tongue and groove wood cladding) nailed together. How it works: the main litter pan (storage box) and a stack where hay is laoded via the swivel top and is pulled back through by Autumn to eat, all the while keeping hay contained and sanitary. When I build model 2, I will make the stack larger. Hope this is of use to someone.

A.D

[Luna]

It fits her perfectly! Model 2 …I’m on “Prototype 9” (just a hay feeder though, not a litter box combo). I should’ve made my models out of cardboard first; would’ve saved a lot of wood.

[Autumn's Dad]

Thanks, I think she feels safer in there too as well as not using up so much litter as the old did. You can never have too many prototypes That’s a good idea, though I plan to build the final in beach, ain’t going nowhere then Its surprising that even with a fairly long history now, house rabbit litter boxes are still quite crude but hopefully this will change.

[Luna]

I’m not entirely sure but I think I read a post a little bit ago where someone said Beech wood was on the toxic wood list for buns? I know poplar, maple, kiln-dried pine, and birch are safe – there are more but I don’t know them off hand.

[Q8bunny]

That looks great, AD!
I especially love the magical hay hole

[Autumn's Dad]

Thanks Luna, I will look it up. On second thought, I may just modify and build on this one to make model 2.
Q8bunny- thank you I only realised after I built it that there is a face in that board.

Update- seems to be working well so far, I made the hay hole larger for easier hay pulling and the litter box is being used.

[jerseygirl]

That looks great! Careful the hay hole is not so large that she could climb up the chute.  She’d be like in Harry Potter with the floo powder ~ whoosh!

I do remember the topic of beech came up recently. I was certain it was safe but Ive also seen it on toxic list. If the wood is well seasoned, it should not be an issue. I just read on this site that its the recommended wood for building rabbit hutches. http://www.justrabbits.com/rabbit-house.html#materials
Again, well seasoned beech wood.

[Bam]

That’s a very luxurious-looking litter box! The color of the wood is such a good match with Amber’s coloring. She’ll look great in beech too

[Autumn's Dad]

jersey- Thanks, was well worth it! That wouldn’t be too good Yes, its pretty confusing with the woods, thankfully she hasn’t chewed this one to bits- yet.

bam- Thank you, I thought so too. At least it looks neater than the old one which shattered when she dashed out of it recently, guess the plastic got too old.

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