How to Litter Train a Rabbit | Guinea Pigs Australia

Rabbit Litter Training

Can Rabbits Be Litter Trained?

Yes — and in fact, rabbits are generally much easier to litter train than guinea pigs!

Rabbits naturally choose one or two spots to do most of their toileting, which makes litter training very achievable. With a suitable litter tray, the right litter, and a consistent set-up, many rabbits will reliably use their tray the majority of the time — especially once they’re desexed.

Of course, the occasional stray dropping is normal — especially during their learning phase or when they’re feeling territorial — but overall, rabbits can become very consistent with a little patience and routine!

What Do You Need?

• A litter tray or Ozzy Kitchen
• Newspaper and wood shavings OR an Ozzy Cage Kitchen Fleece Liner
• Hay

Rabbit Litter Training Steps

Step 1

Line your litter tray or Ozzy Kitchen with your chosen bedding (either newspaper and wood shavings or a fleece liner). Supply hay at one end of the tray.

We recommend putting the litter tray in a quiet area where they go to rest and eat - ideally in an Ozzy Rabbit Cage so everything is in the one place.
Step 2

Only offer hay, pellets and fresh food in the litter tray as rabbits tend to do their business whilst eating.
Step 3

Provide hay in a safe hay rack clipped on the cage above the litter tray to keep it dry. Keep pellets/greens in a heavy bowl in their tray and also keep a water bottle here too. Your rabbits will gradually associate this area as the place to eat, poop and make mess!
Final Tips

Your rabbits will start to associate their litter tray with both eating and going to the toilet. To encourage them to keep using it, make sure to clean the tray daily or every second day — a clean tray is more inviting!
This applies during free-roaming time too — keep the tray in a consistent spot and always ensure they have access to their litter tray at all times. If you're enjoying lap time with your buns, keep an eye out for signs they need to go (like restlessness), and pop them into the tray if needed.
Once your rabbits get the hang of it, you’ll enjoy a cleaner home and less mess to manage—a win for both you and your rabbits!
⚠️ Important Note

Litter training rabbits can be helpful, but it’s not always reliable or consistent. Some rabbits take to it quickly, while others may never fully catch on. Even with training, accidents around the cage are still normal — success will vary depending on the individual rabbit, their environment, and routine. Patience is key!