Spaying/Neutering

Spaying and neutering is highly suggested. Getting your rabbit fixed decreases destructive and territorial behavior and helps potty training. Unfixed females are prone to uterine cancer, and unfixed males are prone to aggression and spraying to mark their territory. Females can usually be fixed around 6 months, Males as soon as 3 months. After fixing a male he can still be fertile 4-6 weeks after surgery. Accidental litters happen all too often. Does can have 2-10 babies every single month as gestation is anywhere from 29-33 days. Spaying/neutering is necessary for bonding multiple rabbits together. 

Hormones

Hormones begin to kick in from 3-8 months. Hollands can sexually mature at 4-6 months. Your snuggly little bunny will become moody! Spaying and neutering your rabbit can help calm hormones/temperaments, prevent accidental liters/cancer.

Litter Training Tips

What type of litter box to use?

You can either custom build your own litter box, or find a few different types online to purchase. The litter box should have high sides so they can’t kick out any litter or waste. I recommend having some type of rack or grate at the bottom of their box to separate the bunnies feet from stepping in their own waste & to keep their paws from being stained yellow or brown. I use puppy pads to line the bottom of my litter boxes with carefresh recycled paper bedding on top. The larger the litter box the better. I personally use the Jumbo Critter Ware scatterless triangle shaped litter boxes for the inside corner of my cages to begin training my young kits. For some larger adult buns I use the CalPalmy large rabbit litter box which has an easy pullout tray with a puppy pad on it. The only issue I have with the CalPalmy litter box is the grates are thicker so urine tends to collect on it more & stains their paws yellow.

Keep in mind bunnies go the bathroom while they eat. Placing their hay feeders above their litter box is ideal. Much like puppies, if your bunny happens to have an accident outside of the litter box, which they will! Take a paper towel and clean up the mess, then place the waste and paper towel in the litter box. Eventually, your bunny will associate their smell with the litter box and know that’s where they should be going. If you notice that your bunny keeps having accidents in a particular spot, try moving the litter box to that exact spot. Praise and treats for positive reinforcement are also encouraged. Have patience and be consistent when training your bunny. Every bun is different. Some get litter box training down right away, others are more hormonal and are more likely to mark things until they’re neutered or spayed.