Grass toilets have been trialed at The Rabbit Sanctuary as a new rabbit litter system.
Why grass toilets?
- saves money! You don’t need to buy litter!
- saves effort - no heavy lifting of litter, storage of litter, disposal of litter etc.
- reduces waste
- quick to clean - brush off and hose or rinse in a tub or shower if in an apartment
Tips and tricks
we have found the grass toilets need a pad under the tray in case of a tiny bit of spillage (e.g. puppy pads, cut up old sheets or towels, or old newspaper)
- brush off the poops into a brush off poops from grass into dustpan
- buy two grass toilets so you can just switch them over at cleaning time
How to clean a rabbit grass toilet tray and grass mat
- Fold up the mat and tip contents into a plastic tub or waste bin
- Hose the two plastic trays
- Hose the grass or wash in tub
- Hang grass mat to dry
Danger of Rabbits Eating Fake Grass
One thing to look out for is bunny nibbling fake grass in their grass toilet. If you notice this immediately offer some hand picked fresh grass and fruit tree branches or a treat or pellets. If this does not stop bunny nibbling the plastic grass then exchange the fake grass mat for a seagrass mat from Bunnings. You can also consider a slightly different type of non-litter toilet which just has a plastic mesh instead of a grass mat. Plus ensure that your bunny has a variety of top grade hays as well as daily fresh lawn grass to eat and no vegetables. Vegetables will fill the tummy and stop bunny from eating hay. Hay is vital for the rabbit’s gut to work properly.
One thing to look out for is bunny nibbling fake grass in their grass toilet. If you notice this immediately offer some hand picked fresh grass and fruit tree branches or a treat or pellets. If this does not stop bunny nibbling the plastic grass then exchange the fake grass mat for a seagrass mat from Bunnings. You can also consider a slightly different type of non-litter toilet which just has a plastic mesh instead of a grass mat. Plus ensure that your bunny has a variety of top grade hays as well as daily fresh lawn grass to eat and no vegetables. Vegetables will fill the tummy and stop bunny from eating hay. Hay is vital for the rabbit’s gut to work properly.
Copyright: Kim Cooney, The Rabbit Sanctuary
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