house bunnie

[mandimoo]

ive just read a post about house bunnies and training them to use litter trays, and admittedly im a little drunk at the moment, but im quite taken with the idea. so can someone tell me how well bunnies take to litter training and how to they compare to cats... personality wise? in general i mean, cos i realise theyre all individuals

[tigwig]

I had 2 house rabbits a few years back. They lived mostly in a spare bedroom and decided themselves where they would wee and poo (which was in one corner). I then bought a litter tray and filled it with wooden litter and the rabbits very quickly used it, with the exception of the odd crap here and there! The only problems I had were the rabbits loved each other so much and had so much freedom to roam the entire house they were very difficult to tame and would happily snuggle up to each other but not to us. They also dug up the carpets like they do in soil outside and chewed through several wires! It was pretty funny to see rabbits bounding about the house I admit and they had a great life. If you do decide to get a house rabbit I would make sure you cover the wires properly unlike I did and if you don't mind holes in the corners of your carpets then go ahead! I suppose an easier option would be rather than a rabbit taking up an entire bedroom you could have it in a cage inside the house and let it out when you are in

[welshlibranr]

oh yes, they love to chew through wires, beware!!

[blackrosie]

Our bunny now lives indoors in an indoor cage. She started off outside, but as we lost a couple to the fox, which actually pulled the wire off the hutches, we got an indoor cage. She only comes out when we are in as she loves wires too and demolished my phone charger! She uses her cage as her litter tray and is generally quite clean. On nice days she goes into her run in the garden (only if we are about). I think she's happy! She hates to be picked up, though she will happily come over to you to sit on your lap and be stroked. Living indoors definately makes them more a part of the family.
Hope this helps

[Batterseadog]

I've only ever kept my bunnies in the house. When young, use a cat litter tray lined with newspaper and covered with paper shred, straw, or whatever you prefer. Put a bit of hay at one end or some treat so they will happily sit there munching away while they do their business. As mine got older I changed to a deeper box like those coloured stackers for toys as they do tend to spray a bit. When they jump out there will always be a bit of paper or the odd carling coming with them but hey... When you change the box, pick up a few of the old carlings and put them in to remind them that this is the toilet. The downside is that they do love a bit of wire to chew and if you catch them at anything else, spray it with a deterrent you can get in pet shops. Of course they must be put outside to have a run around and eat some plantlife. If your garden is not completely secure, a run with water and shade/shelter is good. Lots of fun having them inside, good luck