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Spenser in his litter tray! NEW PHOTO post 8

susie bun

susie bun

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Don't know if he did anything, because I had of course encouraged him to use it by putting some poos from the hutch in the straw. Still, could be progress. Rubbish photo - I was so excited my hand was shaking. :oops:
 
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abi2047 said:
Ohh, he is loving that box! Does he do his 'bussiness' in there? x
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No, I'm afraid not. He likes to do all his business in the bedroom of his hutch. I am trying to litter train him so that I can, if it gets very cold, house him in the conservatory over the winter.
 
Bless Spenser :love:

Do you have an old washing up bowl? I just thought, Spenser may find "going" in a cardboard box a bit confusing as he also likes to play with/chew cardboard. A plastic bowl lined with newspaper & filled with hay (not straw) would be ideal if you can do this? :) You'll need to remove hay from anywhere you don't want him to pee though (I know he's not a great hay eater but he should still get the idea) ;)

Pop the bowl & contents inside the "bedroom" area of his hutch and then bring it in with him when he comes inside. He may even let you carry him in the bowl eventually!!
 
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Fluffers said:
Bless Spenser :love:

Do you have an old washing up bowl? I just thought, Spenser may find "going" in a cardboard box a bit confusing as he also likes to play/chew cardboard. A plastic bowl lined with newspaper & filled with hay (not straw) would be ideal if you can do this? :)
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No, but I will happily buy him a new one! I just used the box because it was the right size. Why not straw? :? Spenser loves his straw. He has a mixture of hay and straw in his bedroom.
 
susie bun said:
No, but I will happily buy him a new one! I just used the box because it was the right size. Why not straw? :? Spenser loves his straw. He has a mixture of hay and straw in his bedroom.
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I know a few people who use straw for bedding but it has no nutritional value and so personally I wouldn't bother with it at all, just stick with hay. Buns like to eat where they poop (& at the same time) hence why you put the hay in the bowl but nowhere else. You could sprinkle some of his fav things on top too as an extra incentive ;) At bedtime Bouncer & Paw Paw have rose petals, bramble, apple & hawthorn leaves and a carrot top placed on top of their hay filled litter bowls. Not that they're spoilt or anything :roll::oops:
 
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Fluffers said:
I know a few people who use straw for bedding but it has no nutritional value and so personally I wouldn't bother with it at all, just stick with hay. Buns like to eat where they poop (& at the same time) hence why you put the hay in the bowl but nowhere else. You could sprinkle some of his fav things on top too as an extra incentive ;)
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I have a good stock of plantain, dandelion and some new dried wild apple and carrot pieces. Not sure if I'll be able to get a bowl at the weekend. Maybe I should just get a litter tray. I will probably need to put some straw in as he is so used to it.
 
susie bun said:
I have a good stock of plantain, dandelion and some new dried wild apple and carrot pieces. Not sure if I'll be able to get a bowl at the weekend. Maybe I should just get a litter tray. I will probably need to put some straw in as he is so used to it.
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Lucky Spenser :D:D

If you go for a litter tray you need a very deep one or you'll find he'll miss :oops: Normal cat litter trays are no good . Washing up bowls are ideal or for larger buns/areas under bed storage boxes. Measure his bedroom area though to be sure you don't get one that won't fit in! I speak from experience :lol:

Personally I would: 100% empty his bedroom area & disinfect it. Then once aired & dry, line the floor with newspaper and put in the litter tray filled with newspaper & hay (+ other goodies ;)). I would use this opportunity as a fresh start & attempt at getting him to eat more hay too. I honestly wouldn't worry about the straw, he won't be getting any goodness from it at all and you'll be surprised how quickly he adapts :) You could always put a little straw elsewhere though if you felt he was missing it :)
 
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susie bun said:
No, I'm afraid not. He likes to do all his business in the bedroom of his hutch. I am trying to litter train him so that I can, if it gets very cold, house him in the conservatory over the winter.
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Ohh dear, it will take some time for him to adjust but hopefully he will get the hang of it ;)
 
awwww :love: well done spenser, how is he doing now? it does take a while for them to get used to the idea, but thats a great litter box :)
 
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