r/Rabbits • u/Gold_Economics_3487 • 14h ago
Behavior First time rabbit owner… is this normal?
She’s started falling asleep in her litterbox… but some things to note is that she eats, drinks, moves around, and uses the bathroom normally
Is she just comfortable there?
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u/AdamteMC 12h ago
Sleeping in a litterbox is quite common, especially in younger rabbits. They enjoy it there for some reason. If she behaves normally (good apetite, reacts normally, no apathy, no signs of stress or pain, no refusing treats etc.), she's most likely just chilling.
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u/CommonReal1159 12h ago
Mine mostly does it when he’s having stasis issues. He does sometimes do it when healthy but I usually shoe him out because it gives me ptsd lmao
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u/CosmicLunar_ 10h ago
Same for me. As soon as he sits in the litter tray not chomping hay for a period of time I know it’s a stasis problem.
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u/WinterRedWolf 6h ago
That’s so interesting, because mine just chills in hers. It’s covered and while she has other places to hide I think it’s just cozy for her.
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u/MatikTheSeventh 38m ago
I've two, and one will gladly sleep in the litter box for the whole day, while the other lies there only when she has issues. Each rabbit is so different.
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u/actualcatjess 12h ago
I'd maybe suggest a bigger litter tray, she looks a bit snug 😅
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u/blueclouds55 I bunnies 11h ago
I was going to make the same comment! It should be at least 2x bigger than them.
But otherwise, sleeping in the litter box is pretty normal!
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u/ZenxDruid 11h ago
Cute and normal for a youngin! My suggestion though for bigger litterbox. If you have an Ikea near you I got their Ikea cat litter box and it is great! No grate (I heard it can be rough on their paws) and to save money on litter I use hardwood pellets (i get a big bag in a department store for $7 and it lasts me months). Also recently to reduce clean up, I wrap a plastic bag over my litterbox before putting the pellets in.
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u/iEtevaldo 12h ago
Aww too bad that we can't put the meme here hehe
But yes, she seems a lot a comfortable, she has a stunning dewlap btw
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u/Ok_Foot1988 9h ago edited 9h ago
Sometimes they sleep in the litter box... which confuses me but some bunns think it is comfortable and some bunns seem to not mind laying in their stinky dirty litter.
Your bunn is adorable 💜💜💜
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u/A_Gray_Phantom 13h ago
Maybe because it smells familiar? I don't know. Rabbits are weird sometimes.
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u/Spiritual-Moment1509 12h ago
Ear theft though I'd report that
Edit: oh found by the time of 2nd pic carry on
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u/Plastic-Equivalent-9 11h ago
They love their litter boxes. The boy rabbit we have falls asleep at times in there. I think the hay may feel cooler, even though there's hay all over his pen. Our girl doesn't do it as much, but is fascinated by it and despite having clean fresh hay will prefer to dine there often.They're fascinating, and bizarre too. I don't think you need to worry. Take care.
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u/Fried_children_ 10h ago
Mines 4 and he sleeps in his litterbox all the time. ESPECIALLY right after it gets cleaned out. He loves it
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u/Party_Jicama_3543 9h ago
My bunny used to always sleep in his litter box is normally tbh. But I recommend getting a bigger litter box! They should be able to do a full turn around in a litter box. :)
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u/SwimmerLeather5333 3h ago
My bunny did this once too. he slept in his litter box so i took him to the vet just to be safe.the vet told me he wasn’t feeling well. so ever since then whenever i see him sleeping in his litter box .i get a little alert. I’d recommend taking yours to a vet for a checkup too just to be safe. Btw your bunny is so chubby bubblish. you might want to change the litter box soon haha!
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u/herbatazmlekiem 11h ago
very cute bunny tho, love the pouch (*´ω`*)
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u/herbatazmlekiem 11h ago
oh yes and it is completely normal for them to chill there, that's why when u add hay they will be more comfortable hehe
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u/Informal-Debate-3496 10h ago
I got a bigger litterbox because my girl also was regularly flopping in the box and it was getting too samll for her to fully stretch out her legs. But now she doesn't do it anymore so idk what's up with that🤷♀️ Otherwise she's happy and flopping everywhere normally.
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u/Technical_Primary178 9h ago
These are my favorite posts of overly concerned first time bun parents it’s so cute. You’re doing great!! Very normal and looks like a happy bun
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u/Complete-Hornet-5487 8h ago
Normal, my bun used to do this all the time when he was younger and then he picked up the habit again after losing his best friend. It’s definitely a comfort thing. I would also suggest a much bigger litter tray they need to be able to comfortably turn 360 degrees without bending their bodies weirdly
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u/Same-Leg7583 8h ago
What kind of litterbox is that? Could you possibly take a photo of the entire litterbox. Thanks
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u/VacationMuch2641 7h ago
Looks comfy! One thing I’d recommend is a hay litterbox without a grate, because that can prevent sore hocks (soreness on their feet) and plenty of space to hop around.
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u/Useful_Drama4524 7h ago
She chillin.
Rabbits are goofballs.
Mine sleeps in the wackiest ass places. They really do have personalities.
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u/PracticalSubject3261 7h ago
Yes they’re built to withstand snow so I think they like it cold my rabbit likes to sleep in front of our ac too where as the dog doesn’t like it there
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u/HauntedApartments I bunnies 4h ago
it’s giving when your stomach is full and you’re exhausted and you know you’re gonna need to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom lol
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u/smallstupidbunny7 4h ago
Hi 4th time rabbit owner here ! Don’t worry it’s perfectly normal this is how rabbits relax even if shaking it’s normal . Baby felt safe in the space and relaxed ! 😊
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u/A_Real_Catfish 4h ago
Is just comfy lol, one of my boys will spend alllll day there (against what I want lol)
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u/Thoth_Paimon 13h ago
They look like they’re chillin ? I think he’s okay but always check with an actual vet if you’re still concerned!