Going in hay?

[leyley904]

My two rabbits were totally potty trained. I had their hay in boxes because they didn't seem to know what to do with hat racks. One day, with no warning, Benny started using his hay box as his litter box. His litter box stayed basically empty. After several days of that with no let up, I switched to just putting their hay in a pile on the floor. Now Benny switched to just going on the floor on his hay. How could he have un-potty trained himself? Should I try a hay rack again? Any suggestions? Thanks.

[Hawise]

Don't worry, he's not un-potty trained I have noticed that mine ALWAYS do their business in their hay, so now, I put the hay in their litter trays and I change it everyday. They must find it comfy

[leyley904]

Well, I'd rather use their hay for them to eat, not poop on. Is there any way to get him back to using his box?

[Hawise]

It is quite tricky. Rabbits are creatures of habit, and once they start seeing something as a litter box, it is not easy to change this. Wait for Catayn, she may have some tips you could use.
Do you have a picture of their hay rack?

[leyley904]

Well, what do you mean as the hay rack? The one I tried and it didnt work? It was just a grid slanted and bent up against the cage wall. If you mean the hay box, I don't use it anymore, but its just a little tubber ware drawer pulled all the way out of the part its enclosed in. Should I try a different hay rack? If so, any specific suggestions?

[Kareen]

Bunnies typically like to munch and poop at the same time. I use very big litter boxes (rubbermaid bin), fill the bottom with pine pellets and add a huge handful of hay at one end once a day. My guys love to munch, dig, rearrange and yes, poop on the hay (mostly in one corner though). Because the litter box is so big I end up changing it once or twice a week and just keep adding lots of fresh hay daily. The bottom stays lined with the pine pellets and the hay adds a new layer everyday. I also had tried everything to keep them potty trained and keep the hay "contained". I've had my bunnies for a few years now and this is by far what I found works best.

[Hawise]

Hey leyley! Yes, I was talking about the hay rack, sorry, my post was a bit confusing. It's strange, it should be easy for them to eat out of that. But like karen, I have noticed that my bunnies like to poop and eat at the same time.

Great idea Karen by the way, I will try that with mine!

I don't see what else you could do leyley, you have already tried the best alternatives! Ah bunnies, they know how to make us go crazy!