Rabbits are clean animals with a habit of grooming themselves. To keep their living environment tidy, they usually choose a specific corner to use as their bathroom, which is a great help for rabbit owners!
By taking advantage of this habit, we can train rabbits to use a litter box. For example, place the litter box in the corner they consistently use, drop a few droppings inside, and use some toilet paper to absorb urine and put it in the litter box. Many rabbits quickly learn that the litter box is their bathroom spot, making cleaning easier for the owner.
Young rabbits might not yet have a fixed bathroom spot or may be used to sitting in hay or the food bowl to eat and relieve themselves at the same time. Owners should not rush corrections but observe them as they grow and then begin training their behavior.
For instance, once they grow bigger, place the food bowl in front of the litter box so they can still eat and use the bathroom simultaneously, continuing their childhood habit without dirtying the food bowl.
It is best to choose a litter box that is large enough and can be fixed in place. A large litter box allows the rabbit to stand comfortably, and waste is less likely to fall out; a fixed-type box prevents it from being flipped over if the rabbit suddenly gets upset.
