Cleaning a rabbit hutch is not a fun task; but by adopting some simple techniques, the task will not be a pain any longer, but will become just a routine. There are no established rules on how many times you should clean a rabbit hutch, but doing it everyday not in full but only to a small extent will help make it an easy task. That way your rabbit too will be healthy and therefore happy. Make it a habit of make a thorough cleaning once a week. Of course, depending on the size, a hutch may need cleaning more often than this.
How to Do a Bit of Cleaning Every Day?
Fresh Foods: Make a habit of removing any remnants of fresh foods like veggies, green etc daily – doing this in the morning or night is perfect. Remove any hay from the hutch. If there is no hay rack, remove at least the hay which is soiled or wet.
Food Bowls: Wash the food and water bowls daily, and fill the water bowls again.
Small Messes: Small messes like litter box or water spills can be spot cleaned. That will make your weekly cleaning much easier.
Litter Box: Check and clean litter box as necessary. This should be done daily because it will bring any change in the rabbit’s feces or urine to your immediate notice indicating any health problem.
How to Do a Thorough Cleaning Every Week?
Emptying: Empty the hutch by removing all the accessories, toys, bowls etc and the bedding from the hutch.
Use Hot Water: Wash the hutch with hot water. For removing any urine remnants, use vinegar. If the hutch is larger in size, wipe it with hot water.
Washing Feeding Bowls: All the feeding and drinking bowls, dishes and bottles should be washed with hot water.
Other Accessories: Wash other accessories like toys etc with hot water.
Using Disinfectants
Disinfecting the rabbit hutch is really a good idea. But you should ensure that the disinfectant will be thoroughly rinsed; so, it’s not feasible for a wooden hutch. A solution of bleach (1:3 ratio of bleach and water) is a good disinfectant.
Vinegar is also a good cleaning substance for rabbit hutches. Vinegar dissolves the calcium salts that precipitate from rabbit’s urine and feces. Soiled parts of the hutch floor can be cleaned regularly with a vinegar spray. Even it can be used if the litter box has got stubborn deposits. Spray them with vinegar and leave for 20 minutes, and then you can easily wipe them.
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