grapefruit
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Hi there! I was just wondering, if I wanted to set up a digging box indoors, how would I go about that? I'm looking for the most ideal digging box I could provide for two rabbits, but I don't know how I should construct it, and whether or not it's practical enough for my bedroom. These are my main questions:
1. Would dirt be the best material to use for digging? I have shredded paper but I've seen outdoor rabbits rolling around in the dirt and they look so cute, like they're really enjoying themselves. If dirt is preferable, is there some specific kind that is safe for indoor rabbits? And if they're litter-trained, would they start using it as a litter-box as well? I wouldn't want to dispose of the dirt so often.
2. If dirt isn't the most ideal for digging, what would be? Shredded paper? Wood pellets?
3. What sort of container is preferable? An open area where they can dig (similar to a litter-box but filled with some sort of digging material) or an enclosed cardboard box with some sort of entry? To me it seems the open area would have more space for them to dig, but maybe with a cardboard box they'd feel more like they're in some sort of burrow.
I'm not so concerned about practicalities in the sense of shredded paper being easier to clean than dirt, it's more about whether or not I have the proper materials to construct the digging box, and if the digging material is widely available in stores or if I'd have trouble finding it. I don't mind smaller aspects though, like a little additional cleaning. Anyway, I hope someone will be able to help me with this!
Thank you
P.S. If anyone has pictures of digging boxes, that would be especially helpful :bunnyheart
1. Would dirt be the best material to use for digging? I have shredded paper but I've seen outdoor rabbits rolling around in the dirt and they look so cute, like they're really enjoying themselves. If dirt is preferable, is there some specific kind that is safe for indoor rabbits? And if they're litter-trained, would they start using it as a litter-box as well? I wouldn't want to dispose of the dirt so often.
2. If dirt isn't the most ideal for digging, what would be? Shredded paper? Wood pellets?
3. What sort of container is preferable? An open area where they can dig (similar to a litter-box but filled with some sort of digging material) or an enclosed cardboard box with some sort of entry? To me it seems the open area would have more space for them to dig, but maybe with a cardboard box they'd feel more like they're in some sort of burrow.
I'm not so concerned about practicalities in the sense of shredded paper being easier to clean than dirt, it's more about whether or not I have the proper materials to construct the digging box, and if the digging material is widely available in stores or if I'd have trouble finding it. I don't mind smaller aspects though, like a little additional cleaning. Anyway, I hope someone will be able to help me with this!
Thank you
P.S. If anyone has pictures of digging boxes, that would be especially helpful :bunnyheart