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Layers of bedding hutch
- Thread starter ShAzZa_UK
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youngbunny2
Mama Doe
i would say a piece of lino on the floor then newspaper then wood shavings then hay.once they are litter trained you can switch wood shavings for straw.
Hopper
Mama Doe
I use waterproofed back fleece blankets and loads of hay in a box and litter trays for mine. I think though I am going to get some lino for under the blankets also 
ETA, your not daft for asking as thats how new people to rabbits can find out the best way to care for them. I think people who dont ask and think there way is fine with no experience or guidance are daft.
ETA, your not daft for asking as thats how new people to rabbits can find out the best way to care for them. I think people who dont ask and think there way is fine with no experience or guidance are daft.
Is that because the wood shavings absorb it better and stays fresher and better smelling for longer?
Thanks for that! I'm slowly learning
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The Duchess
Wise Old Thumper
we don't layer in our hutches/sheds or wendy houses.
We use lino to keep the hutch clean, then newspaper. Then, we use litter trays with newspaper, litter (NOT SHAVINGS OR SAWDUST - PROVEN TO BE UNSAFE FOR SMALL ANIMALS) e.g. Megazorb or similar, then hay on top. If you give them a big litter tray, and lots of hay, it'll encourage good hay eating, weeing and pooing in the tray, plus in this weather, it'll help to keep your bunnies warm.
We use lino to keep the hutch clean, then newspaper. Then, we use litter trays with newspaper, litter (NOT SHAVINGS OR SAWDUST - PROVEN TO BE UNSAFE FOR SMALL ANIMALS) e.g. Megazorb or similar, then hay on top. If you give them a big litter tray, and lots of hay, it'll encourage good hay eating, weeing and pooing in the tray, plus in this weather, it'll help to keep your bunnies warm.
I have cat's so would ordinary, white cat lit be safe to use?
hellsdarkrose
Warren Veteran
Wood Pellet cat litter or recycled paper litter is fine but not clay based cat litters in case the buns decide to eat it.
They are starting to sound more like goats than rabbits:lol:
My hutches have a layer of shavings, the upper level has also a thick layer of hay on top, their bed area has straw on top of the shavings you can also add a bit of hay in there too...as for litter trays I use cat WOOD pellets, thick layer then hay, the wood pellets absorb the urine and falls to mush, I don't recommend clay based litter as it can be dangerous if digested, don't be scared of asking questions although people do things different ways...and it's up to you to find what suits you better ...
