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differences between litter and bedding?

Well I'm thinking about getting a rabbit this weekend because i've always wanted one. I currently have two rats thats are litter trained. but I use carefresh for bedding and generic paper litter for litter. I notice that people on here basicaly suggest the same. But What should I use for the bedding and which for litter?
 
Hello, where are you going to get your bun from? A rescue? :D

Are you all set up and ready for a rabbit? What hutch/run do you have?

Have you had any rabbits before?

I use carefresh for the litter tray as buns wee as so strong and this is the only thing that sucks it up and keeps it smell free. I use a mixture of Russel Rabbit and hay for bedding.
 
I've already contacted a breeder about 45 minutes away heres a picture.
http://www.freewebs.com/jewl40/forsale.htm
and i'm all set up. It's a commerical cage for rabbits and genuea pigs. but it is seems pretty big for a pig. It has a non wire floor. I actually got it from a friend. We're going supplies shopping saturday before we get her. =]
 
Hiya,

If he's living indoors then there is no need for litter all over the base of the floor. Just use a litter tray - which you can fill with either litter type. Rabbits tend to like some hay on top as well as they like to munch whilst they poop.

You might like to add vet bed or carpet to the floor just for some grip but anything else is just likely to end up all over your house ;) You'll also find that just having litter in the tray will help minimise matting if you're getting a lionhead.

Indoor cages provide a good base but rabbits do grow quickly! If your rabbits is going to spend most of the day shut in then you'll need to think about upgrading e.g. attaching puppy panels to make a run. Alternatively you can bunnies proof a room and leave the cage door open.

When you're supply shopping other things you'll need are:

water bottle (bowls in cages just get messy but are good if they have the run of a room)

litter tray (go for high sides e.g. a cat one) otherwise they purch on the edge and wee over. They also tend to dig ;)

Toys - bunnies are like rats in that they need a lot to keep them busy

a carrier (cat sized is fine) you'll need this to get to the vets and safely home. Solid solids are best so they feel secure.

Avoid processed looking treats and look for natural type ones (becoming more poular)

food - you'll need to check what he/she is currently eating and feed the same brand as sudden changes are bad for bunnies. Plus you'll need lots of hay too!

I hope that helps!

Tamsin
 
Awwww Lionheads are lovely, but there are also so many in rescues that would love to live with you!

Here are just a few from Rabbit Rehome:

http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/moreinfo.asp?RabID=11518

http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/moreinfo.asp?RabID=11448

http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/moreinfo.asp?RabID=11479

Where ever you get yours from, I'm sure you will care for it and provide it with a lovely home :D

I suppose the bedding you use depends on whether they are indoors or out. Mine is a house rabbit, and he actually prefers to have a cage with no bedding, there's something about lying on the cool bare plastic that he likes! Then he has a little soft bed for cosiness and a litter tray containing megazorb. Plus it's much easier to clean, but each bun is different, this is just what he likes.

I have a large 140 x 70 cm indoor cage which now has a run attached for extra room.
 
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