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Are rabbits aloud to eat newspaper?
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jackiestone
Warren Veteran
Santa
Wise Old Thumper
I would recommend removing the sawdust rather than the newspaper. While it is nice and absorbent it stands a high chance of getting into their eyes and causing a lot of irritation. Most people here either just use newspaper and hay (changed regularly, obviously) or a horse bedding - something like megazorb, eazibed or hemcore - there are also others that are suitable depending on what you can get hold of. I assume they are youngsters? When they are old enough to neuter you will probably find that they use just one part of the hutch as a toilet and you can put a litter tray there, that will make life a lot easier! They may even do it now, but they are more likely to poo and wee everywhere when they are youngsters - but might be worth a try!
Blackberry & Co
Wise Old Thumper
On a side note - have you had their sexes checked? (just in case they haven't been neutered - they breed very young!)
rabbitmum
