How to Housebreak a Bunny Rabbit

Bunny rabbits make affectionate house pets. Housebreaking, or more acturately, litterbox training, a bunny is a very simple task. When a bunny is 5-6 weeks old, it is ready to leave its parents and be established in its own home.

To housebreak and acclimate your bunny to your home, follow the simple guide below:

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• bunny
• bunny cage
• litter box

1. 
   bunnies want your attention

   GIVE YOUR BUNNY LOTS OF LOVE
   
   Bunnies enjoy being held and petted. Young bunnies even enjoy being rocked. Give your bunny lots of attention and your bunny will give you hours of enjoyment each day.

2. 
   kitty litter for housebreaking bunnies

   PLACE YOUR BUNNY CAGE IN A PRIVATE AREA
   
   Put a pan of kitty litter in the cage. Leave the cage door open. Your bunny will be naturally drawn to the cage and the litter pan.
   
   Always feed your bunny in his cage.

3. 
   white bunny exploring his garden

   LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF YOUR BUNNY
   
   Bunny rabbits are very intelligent animals. They can learn tricks. They can learn to communicate their needs. And they can learn to understand what you say to them. Give simple directives, as you would give a puppy.

Tips & Warnings

• Bunnies love to burrow, so don't be surprised if you find your bunny lounging under a chair.
• Bunnies will nibble almost anything green and growing. If you have houseplants, make certain to keep them out of the reach of your bunny.

Resources

• Inexpensive Bunny Books

[blutusc]

on 9/5/2009 PLEASE goto rabbit.org for proper info Bunnys do not like to be held or picked up and make very bad pets for children because of the amount of time and care they take. Bad Easter Presents
Please go to rabbits.org if you are thinking of getting a bunny. THANKS

[kristara]

on 6/14/2009 I didn't know a bunny could be trained. I learn something every day 5*

[autumn1234567]

on 6/9/2009 I always think about getting a bunny. Hmmmm, maybe next easter! 5*

[shenandoah]

on 5/29/2009 Awww, you make bunnies sound so desirable, smart and sweet! Very helpful and interesting article. Thanks.

[hnatalieann]

on 5/25/2009 Great tips, my children want bunnies so I will have to try this out! *****