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[Jupiter]

I'm picking up some sweetpdz or stalldry for the litterboxes. I had been using baking powder but it didn't work at all. They have the litter boxes with the wire grate, so they don't sit in the pee underneath, and also won't be playing in the dusty sweetpdz. I'll look at the yucca content in the feed also....I put the feed in a tub and throw away the sack, so can't check yet. Is there a supplement I could give if it's not in the pellets?

I've been using the ACV and it's better, but there's still a strong odor. I'm still cleaning daily. I don't use shavings, just towels or soft blankets for the bottom of the cage, and change it out daily as well. Much easier (and cheaper ) than shavings.

I think I'm doing everything right, but I still for sure smell rabbits. Hmmm.

Also, is there any way to have them poop in the litterbox more reliably? They jump in to potty, but only about half the time for pooping.

Sorry to hijack the original thread, seemed along the same topic lines...

 

[Beekissed]

I had been using baking powder but it didn't work at all.

Do you mean baking soda?

 

[Jupiter]

I had been using baking powder but it didn't work at all.

Do you mean baking soda?

Oh Oops. Yes, I mean baking soda. Too much on my mind today!

 

[Ms. Research]

I'm picking up some sweetpdz or stalldry for the litterboxes. I had been using baking powder but it didn't work at all. They have the litter boxes with the wire grate, so they don't sit in the pee underneath, and also won't be playing in the dusty sweetpdz. I'll look at the yucca content in the feed also....I put the feed in a tub and throw away the sack, so can't check yet. Is there a supplement I could give if it's not in the pellets?

I've been using the ACV and it's better, but there's still a strong odor. I'm still cleaning daily. I don't use shavings, just towels or soft blankets for the bottom of the cage, and change it out daily as well. Much easier (and cheaper ) than shavings.

I think I'm doing everything right, but I still for sure smell rabbits. Hmmm.

Also, is there any way to have them poop in the litterbox more reliably? They jump in to potty, but only about half the time for pooping.

Sorry to hijack the original thread, seemed along the same topic lines...

I don't think it's hijacking because yes we all, who have bunnies, have to deal with poop and pee. Whether inside or outside, the ability to keep a sanitary place for our bunnies to live and breed is essential.

I don't know what sweetpdz or stalldry is, baking soda does absorb the urine odor. And using ACV is a really reliable way to help cut the odor of urine. Regarding the wire in the litterbox, don't know them, I use cat litter box with ECO (recycled paper). It does absorb the urine very well. I put hay in all my bunnies litter boxes. My bunnies usually arrange the hay each day to eat or lay on. I rescued a rabbit who came to me with urine burned patches on his feet. I know what can happen with bunnies who are in a dirty environment.

Regarding the poop, rabbits are all different. Kreacher, my Polish will poop, it must be seconds after I put him back in his cleaned crate. He does it every time and I believe he is just marking his territory. I use my time daily to clean what he's marked and spend time checking their litter boxes (Willard and Dobby are pretty good at going poop as well as pee in their litter boxes). Plus to me it's part of bonding and knowing all is well.

Hoping they yucca can help. Keep us posted.


K

 

[bluemini]

The ACV is great still,too bad im out and have to get more tomarrow . This is the 2nd day without it :/

 

[TherapyBunnies]

I am starting to notice a difference using the AVC..
Is it ok to use with 4 wk old kits?

 

[Beekissed]

Most definitely! I started out my newborn kits and mama on ACV...seems to prevent/treat any eye matting that may occur.

 

[Jupiter]

Ok, the ACV is working! With the 2 bunnies in the house, I now smell hay and that's it. Still cleaning cage daily, but it's worth it. I did ask the vet when I was there about rabbits and acv, I was told to be careful with how much to add as it will cause problems if you make the urine to0 basic or acidic. The urine should be neutral. I'm going to get some litmus paper strips to check every once in a while.

I am happy they are in the house...no "out of sight-out of mind" with their care.

 

[SarahMelisse]

I also started giving my rabbits apple cider vinegar (1 teaspoon per gallon of water) and have noticed a lot less smell. My rabbits are outdoors in a shed too! That really tells you somethin'.

 

[TherapyBunnies]

I NOW USE ACV IN ALL THE RABBITS WATER. YES, RABBITS. THE HEARD IS INCREASING AS I NOW HAVE 2 SR DOES, 3 SR BUCKS, 2 JR DOES & 1 JR BUCK FOR MY BREEDING PROGRAM. DO TO THE INCREASE IN NUMBERS ALL BUT THE NESTING DOE(S) ARE OUTSIDE TOGETHER. MY SET UP IS A WORK IN PROGRESS, BUT I AM LOVIN' HAVING ALL THE BUNNIES. ON NICE DAYS I MOVE THE CAGES AROUND MY FLOWER GARDENS IN ORDER TO FERTILIZE THE GARDENS. ON RAINY/SNOWY DAYS I BRING THE CAGES INSIDE MY OFFICE OR THE COVERED PORCH.
I'M CONSIDERING PERMANENT CAGES JUST OUTSIDE MY OFFICE (SUN ROOM) WINDOWS WHERE I CAN FEED, WATER, ECT THROUGH THE WINDOWS. THIS WOULD BE HELPFUL ON DAYS MY FIBROMYALGIA IS ACTING UP OR THE WEATHER IS BAD. THE ACV WILL MAKE IT MORE FEASABLE SO THERE ISNT SUCH A BARN ODER.