From Lianne McLeod DVM: Did you know that most rabbits take pretty well to litter training? Litter training not only helps keep the cage cleaner but makes it possible to have them out and about with less mess.
My rabbit Specky had a decent track record with litter training, though I didn't work as hard at it as I could have (that's him on the right sitting in his empty box at cleaning time).
In general, it's best not to expect perfection from your bunny in this department, but if you put in the effort, you and your bunny should be able to get close. Big exception: if your rabbit isn't spayed or neutered , retaining litter training beyond puberty will be much more difficult. The process of litter training does take a bit of patience as explained in "Litter Training Rabbits."
More: Top Ten Alternatives to Cedar and Pine Shavings - this list provides some ideas for what to use in your rabbit's litter box.
Photo © Lianne McLeod DVM
Comments
This is an amazing article! Great info
My two New Zealand/Rex mixes are litter box trained and are 24-hour free roaming. And they take fulladvantage of their freedom!
Also if your rabbit is free roaming, you need to have a cage still big enough for him/her. Mine is 5ft x 2.5ft x 4 ft.