Potty training after bonding

[Pearlandgravel]

Hello so I recently bonded my rabbits only just recently have they stopped humping and chasing each other and I’m very happy with how it went but it seems now they both have suddenly forgot how to use a potty? I had my male first and he was great! My female only used to pee in the potty and poo everywhere else which was fine by me but now they have stopped completely, I’ve ordered a bigger size potty in hopes it will help but is there anything else I can do in the meantime? Thank you

 

[Omi]

It's very frustrating isn't it. I interpret this behaviour as territorial from both of them, even though they are bonded. Is it both wee and poo?

I think it will probably stop, if not entirely, then it will be very much reduced, but I wouldn't like to give a timeframe. What you can do is to pick up poo and put it in the litter tray every time. Also, if it's wee as well, then clear it up using vinegar, so as to mask the smell of the urine, which could attract them to use the same place again. Also consider where it is happening. It's likely overall I guess, but if it's in one special place, then put a litter tray there.

Good luck!

 

[Pearlandgravel]

It's very frustrating isn't it. I interpret this behaviour as territorial from both of them, even though they are bonded. Is it both wee and poo?

I think it will probably stop, if not entirely, then it will be very much reduced, but I wouldn't like to give a timeframe. What you can do is to pick up poo and put it in the litter tray every time. Also, if it's wee as well, then clear it up using vinegar, so as to mask the smell of the urine, which could attract them to use the same place again. Also consider where it is happening. It's likely overall I guess, but if it's in one special place, then put a litter tray there.

Good luck!

So they have now started weeing it in and most of the time I see them poo in there but it’s mostly around the potty/ near it or my female any sight of hay she wees there. It got to a point where I mopped the floor with vinegar and I also clean there accidents with it as well I’m hoping it will get better soon thank you! (Will also start putting there poos in there!)

 

[Omi]

Oh yes, hay will be an encouragement.