My bunnies and their litter box are completely odorless. I line the box with a puppy pad (box of 100 costs about £20), sprinkle on a large fist full of paper pellet litter and put hey around the rim (I have a large hey feeder that hangs into the tray). Once every couple of days I empty the tray, using the puppy pad to wrap the contents of the tray so I don't need to touch anything nasty. It's easy peasy and never smells!
Bina2468 Very true. I have never had bunnies before but have done my research. My dad has agreed to having a bunny indoors just not in my room because he thinks it smells 🙄. Rabbits living outside in hutches actually date back to when humans wanted them to get fat just so they could eat them...just a little food for thought.
Try showing him more videos from 101 rabbits, Lennon the Bunny, StormyRabbits and even BudgetBunny. Thank you for trying I know that there is not much you can do but you can try. Keep trying! 💞
Please don’t get the rabbits until you are old enough to make your own decisions if your only choice is keeping them outside it isn’t fair to the “future rabbits” just because you really want to have them. Just something to think about. Not trying to be rude. Seems selfish to put your wants/needs before the rabbits’. Just wait until you are older and have your own place and money and then you don’t need his approval and you can do things the right way.
Hey, thank you so much for the tips! I am a new bunny owner, as I just adopted a lionhead rabbit about 2 weeks ago. Your video has REALLY helped me get the odors that were triggering my asthma under control. I also have some tips for others with long haired rabbits since my bunny has beautiful long fur, that can be a mess lol. The one thing in this video that has been life changing for me are the horse stall pellets. Using these in the bottom of my bunny's litterbox has been a game changer. Instead of waking up to the smell of rabbit urine in the morning, now I wake up to the smell of fresh pine. For anyone who is interested, you can buy them at tractor supply co in big 40 lb bags for $6 per bag. Tip #1: If your rabbit has long hair do NOT use carefresh bedding. I made this mistake and it was a big mess. First of all, my rabbit absolutely hated it and refused to use her litterbox when the carefresh was in it, she kept peeing on the floor and she is fully potty trained. The main issue, however, is that the bedding sticks to the long fur. When she hopped out of the litterbox the bedding popped out like confetti. It was literally everywhere and was also stuck to the fur on her bottom (poor bunny, I felt so bad). I highly recommend just using the pine pellets that are shown in this video with a little bit of hay on top. This has been working great. Tip #2: If you are allergic to timothy hay, try orchard grass or oat hay. I have not done this yet, but have done quite a bit of research on it and it is highly recommended. If you are concerned about your rabbit not getting the nutrients from timothy hay specifically, there are rabbit pellets that are made with timothy hay in them. You can also buy your rabbit pellets from tractor supply co in big 10 lb bags for $7 to $12 per bag. Tip #3: Long haired rabbits seem to be a lot more sensitive to being brushed. I found a really cool rubber glove brush with rubber bristles that is meant to feel like a gentle massage on your rabbit's skin. My bunny absolutely loves it and she hates being combed. For anyone else having issues with this I highly recommend trying out the rubber bristles. You can also find this at tractor supply co. Tip #4: I have discovered that basically everything you need to take care of a bunny can be found at tractor supply co for much better prices than a pet store. If you like saving money, you should definitely shop here. Hope my tips help! Thanks again for the wonderful video!
Thank you so much for the tips! Can you store the pine pellets in a plastic container? I was planning on ordering some from tractor supply and I came across your tips, so clearly it was a sign to purchase
@@cynthiaguzman7100 Yes! I keep mine in an airtight plastic container outside. And you should definitely purchase them. I promise you will love them! :)
I have been watching your channel for about 6 years now and have learned a lot from you, and I want to thank you for all of your hard work, these videos don't put themselves together. Also, I've always loved how well you take care of your bunnies, they are so lucky to have such an awesome owner! My girls are going on 6 years, and thanks to you I have known how to care for them properly. Btw, your bunny room is adorable!
Wow, this is crazy i literally just had a dream last-night about an uninformed pet groomer who wanted to wash my bunny, I'm in the process of getting my first rabbit and I really needed this video thanks!
theoriginalanimeker adopt from a rescue!! Don’t shop. Get your bun fixed + a large exercise pen at the least!! UNLIMITED HAY ASWELL! follow this and you will have a happy bun
I want to have my bunny in my room too and let her free roam in my room but my parents wont let me because they say they smell and they don’t wanna waste on the spraying (I haven’t gotten my bunny yet)
OH MY GOODNESS You still make videos? When I was eight-ten I was a HUGE fan and OBSESSED with rabbits. I still don’t have a rabbit, but I’m glad you’re still educating people.
If you clean up they dont. I also leave some residue in the litter boxes so they remember to use it. I do remove solids. I like the hay smell. Its outside fresh.
That goes for young bunnys. After a while, they automatically know where to go. Use the white vinegar and water really works best. I generally wipe everything down in bunnys house with it when cleaning his house. I wipe out his feeder and his tray under his house too.
Anna Nicholson personally, my bunny doesn’t need his scent in it. However, if I have to move his litter box or he’s in a new area (if I’m deep cleaning my room so I temporarily take him into the living room for example), I leave blankets that are his favorites around the box. I don’t know if this has an effect on it, though.
Ever since I saw you explain how you clean your rabbit room, I started using white vinegar to scrub the plastic surfaces of my rabbit hutch instead of just hot water twice a week and it is AMAZING to clean with and deodorize.
I've had both cats and dogs and worked at an animal hospital. While dogs can have an odor if they're not brushed regularly, cats don't have a smell. They should be brushed, but as long as the cat is healthy, there's no odor. What smells is their urine. We do have our first bunny now, and yes, there's no odor. Thank you for mentioning the scent glands. I will be aware of that. You are extremely helpful.
Do you mean litter in the cage? Because you don’t need to line the whole cage with litter, that confuses your bun on where to poop and also, if you are able to put bedding all across the bottom of their living area, it is too small. 4 feet by 4 feet is the minimum space requirement.
ArmyAviation well you should watch one of 101rabbits litter training videos she says while trading a rabbit the only absorbent thing should be the litter box if you have anything exorbitant of like blanket pads or anything like that in your cage I’ll confuse your rabbit
Actually, rabbits are one of the only animals that don't get smelly. The only smell can come from not cleaning their cage or litter. I've had two house buns, and neither got stinky. Fresh layer of bedding, alfalfa and Timothy hay after a quick hoovering up messy bedding. Evening bunny chow with cilantro & baby carrots, and a slice of granny smith apple for dessert. Nothing like sweet breath bunny kisses in return.
We had several bunnies years ago and they had a nice scent on that really soft fur on the back of their heads, you'd sniff as you cuddle with them with you both lying down. It's a combination of the smell of baby lotion and the pellets that they are fed.
2:23 Whaaatt!! I never knew about this and I’ve had bunnies for 10 years! Just checked my two bunnies and they both has quide a lot of stuff in there 🤢
Thank you so much for posting these tips, I am bothered by light smells as I have fibromyalgia and I was thinking I’d have to put my bunnies outside again :( However I’ve tripled up on the deodorisers and noticed an immediate effect :) I did the bicarbonate of soda dish (with a few drops of lavender oil, I put cling wrap on top and poked holes so it’ll last longer), I have a dish of white vinegar and I am using that to clean the cage and I got them a basil and mint plant :) I’m also opening the windows regularly and my room smells fresh again!
Your channel is soooo helpful. I just got a 2 month old Holland Lop and he’s sooooo adorable but his urine smell is not. I will definitely be purchasing some of these products.
Okay, contrary to popular opinion on rabbits, rabbits do in fact smell, or it would be more accurate to say they do have a slight scent to them. And if you're wandering how I know this, no. I've already eliminated other possible factors of odors coming from my rabbit. It cannot be the hay or litter as even when my rabbit's living quarters are cleaned and deodorized, I still can smell something from my rabbit. The fact of the matter is all animals have a body odor. This includes rabbits. Unlike most animals however, the body odor of a rabbit is hardly noticeable and unless they are not healthy or their living quarters are not cleaned and deodorized on a regular basis, you won't notice their scent. That is, unless you actually get up really close to them to sniff them. And even then, I would describe their odor as mild at worst, though some might find it foul.
My parents dont understand that I want the best for my bunnies and I went them to live this way but they made me put my bunnies in the garage with a cage n I cry everyday because my bunnies mean the world to me
aww thats sad and same i want to buy hide houses for them toys etc for them but my mum doesnt want me to keep mu bunnies because they stink up the room and they chewd my carpet and my mom got pissed so now i am giving them a spare room to go to because they r currently living in my front living room in a cage thats why its smelly plus they are not spayed yet and i love my rabbits i want the best for them and i want to give them the best life with beds toys etc. but its gonna be pricey since i am not paying my parents r
I have grown to LOVE the smell of hay! Lol whenever we get fresh hay I will sit there smelling it like “ahhh so yummy” 🤣🤣 and I also do the horse pine pellets with Carefresh on top!! 🥰 Walmart actually sells the horse stall bedding pine pellets 40lbs for $6 now free shipping with order over $35! So much cheaper than feline pine!! I wasted so much money trying all the expensive litters lol
That's a good question! Yes, It is important to clean them occasionally. Some rabbits clean themselves pretty good, but you need to check them and clean out the gunk when it gets built up.
Asthmatic here since I was a kid but out of all the pets I had, rabbits are the least smelly. I adore the smell of hay and their fur when they lie down on it.
In my opinion, I think it's only the litter boxes, but that smell can be reduced if they get spayed/neutered and cleaning it twice a week. Great video by the way!
this is unnecessary and will waste supplies i recommend doing 1-2 times a week. I also recommend putting a big litter box or two medium size ones because you have two bunnies. 🥰
Hailey (or anyone who knows)- I know that this question has nothing to do with the video but “Can I fumigate my house or room?” It is almost that time of year where bugs come in and my house always fumigates but now that I’m getting a bunny over the summer, I am not sure. Note: please make a video on this because I’m sure I’m not the only one who wonders this and/or other potential dangers to rabbits. Thanks!
I honestly don’t know the answer to this question as I don’t live in an area where we need to do this. My thought is that your rabbit should be removed as long as they recommend babies to be out of the house. Potentially longer. I don’t know about the dangers afterwards though as again, I’ve never had this done. I’d recommend asking on a Facebook group like the House Rabbit Society. I’m sure there are members out there who have had this issue.
I clean the litter daily. I add fresh hay throughout the day. I spot clean every hour or so if I’m home (they’re too young to get fixed) whether they’re in their xpen or free roaming .
Erin Howells make sure they don’t live in a store bought cage. Those are too small. And also, they must live indoors and eventually be spay/neutered!! Plus don’t forget about the 24 hour access to hay, and a bowl of water not a bottle!! Have fun!! Buns are a lot of work I hope you are up for it :)
I've never had a problem with Abigail (my sweet bunny haha..) smelling. I clean her litter box pan out with hot water and apple cider vinegar. My house just smells like hay hahaha... which isn't bad to me :D
I'm thinking about getting a bunnie. However in the past I owned a hamster and for whatever reason her urine had a strong sense of smell. I tried all types of bedding. My room smelt like ammonia and musk; it was unpleasant. I few months ago I fostered a male guinea pig and he didn't have a order at all. My room smelt like hay, just like you said. Is it the same way the bunnies, or do they're litter box smell up the whole room?
@@zeta-nf9dh I don't think you'll have a problem with a strong smell with a rabbit. If it does start to smell a bit it just means their PH is off a bit. Put a drop of Apple Cider vinegar in its water bowl and it should correct it.
I use horse stall bedding for my rabbits and the odor control is awesome! I had a family emergency and was at the hospital every day for a week and the litterbox ended up pretty well overdo for a cleaning and there was zero smell!
Can I use an oil burner? I daily use an oil burner like the ones you put a candle in the bottom and the candle melt on top of the oil burner. Is this safe?
I had a rabbit and then he stinks so badly I guess I wasn't cleaning his litter right so thank you so much for the tip I will follow them and do it and hopefully the smell goes down!! Thx Haley 😘🤣
Finally found out what was going on with Mr. Spock. Apparently older bunnys do not need pellets. By matter of elimination I figured out the pellets were causing wet poop issues. Also, now he has no problem eating most vegetables such as carrots and Kale. When he was younger, he could eat anything and had no problems. Now he is 5 so we had to make changes in his diet. I change my bunnys litter box every 3 days. Bunnys are like cats. They are naturally clean unless they are not being properly taken care of.
@@happybunnies1681 We didnt get Mr. Spock neutered right away until he got annoying with the grunting and humping everything. Plus he had a musty smell going on. Of course he decided I was his mate( big dummy). He is still extremely bonded to me but not like before. Now he just wants petting and bunny snuggles all the time.
Someone help me I am trying to convince my parents to let me get a bunny any tips. I have already made a slideshow and shown them I have done tons of research. HELP
plant a garden grow some vegetables show you can take care of plants and maybe have to many for your family to eat then you will need a rabbit to get rid of extra vegetables.
@@elirien4264 I know that you are not taking to me but I am not l allowed to have a bunny because you “stick a knife in it and kill it” that is what my dad said, I stared crying
Thanks Hailey just one question can you feed bunnies basil? Is it safe? How much would you feed it to the bunnies? Thanks Hailey just to let you know I don't have a phone so I can't follow you and the bunnies on Instagram. SO SORRY! I am sending this message on my tablet and I am not allowed to get Instagram. Love you lots. Please answer me in the comments and or in your next video! My favorite emoji face is : 😍 Sincerely. Trisha Footer from Australia. 🇦🇺
My bunny had past away from cancer so I plan on get another bunny in years bc I feel like I can’t have another bunny. I did so much research on bunnies with Rabbits 101 and Lennon the bunny. I took all the information and used it for my bunny Stormy.
my husband is doing all he can to get rid of my bun (after she chewed one too many remotes.. my bad) & since ive been better about 100% supervised run time hes now moved on to complaining about the litter a day or two after its changed🙄 she is unfixed but shes an older rescue so idk if its worth it now to do or if i just need to stay on top of litter/ get a closed litter box🤷🏻♀️ thanks for these tips! im definitely going to use some 😊
I clean my rabbit’s litter twice a week as it gets FULL of hay from her hay rack😂 but as she lives outside so when it’s really really hot I do it everyday/every other day to prevent flies
Water quality is also a big factor regarding the smell of rabbit urine. Rabbits in the wild tend to drink fresh springwater or the morning dew from grass. What comes out of the tap is, at best, full of stuff that a small rodent's organs can't handle. When it comes to humans, an excessive urine smell is an indication of sickness. Rabbit pee isn't the most pleasant odor, but if it's enough to make you gag, then something might be wrong. If giving them bottled water for a few days fixes it, then it might be time to invest in a water purifier.
@@evanharrison4054 I don't. There's already so much information about rabbits out there; I was merely correcting your mistake in case anyone reads your comment and believes rabbits are rodents.
@@volturi I merely meant that only a few years ago, rabbits were considered to be rodents. A bunch of stuffy scientists deciding what animal belongs to which "family" is the very definition of arbitrary. The word "rodere" refers to gnawing or chewing. Rabbits certainly fit into that category.
@@evanharrison4054 interesting. I guess I just like the idea of rabbits being in a separate category for a few reasons, one of which is that people usually think rodents are "gross" (like, my mom). So I grew up thinking bunnies were not a good pet until I actually researched them and adopted one
I honestly REALLY don't want to clean my bunny's "Scent Glands." Could a vet do it for me? Or if it gets spayed/neutered, does this happen? I'm only getting one bunny, so does the "scent glands" smell only if there are other bunnies around or in it's territory? And how regularly do you have to clean them? Do you only do this if your rabbit is a certain gender? (Example: You'd only do this on a female rabbit. That's just an example I don't know for sure..) Sorry I am confused.
I have a 2 year old female bunny that is not spayed and no matter how much and often I clean the room smells really bad I tried pine pallets on a bottom or just on a side of a litter box and she completely stoped using it Vinegar doesn’t help much either She is also super territorial and sprays every time I try to clean which smells even worse than regular pee I’m afraid to cause a lot of stress to spay her bc just taking her to the vet for check up made her very stressed out and the vet couldn’t even do much
Hi, was wondering about the bin that you used in the video for a litter box. Did you cut the front of that been down or did you find a bin that was like that?
101Rabbits Awesome! Thank you so much! I’ll make sure to get some. I didn’t feel like just a water wash cycle would get them as clean as I wanted them to be.
So, "rabbits' bodies themselves do not smell at all" @ 0:13, but also "the second thing that can be smelly in rabbits are scent glands" @ 1:36. One of these statements contradicts the other.
The only smell I notice is the hay. I am allergic to Pine so can't use it. Except if you have allergies.. Air from outside = bad allergy issues. My pet rats and their cage smell more than my bunnies.
my rabbit wont stop ripping his pee pads and he really wont stop what shall i do ??? oh and his litter box smellls soooo bad and i have only had is for 4 days he is a new bunny and i clean every two days
My mom: rabbits stink
Also my mom: has stinky dogs
KHSDKJDXK my mon doesnt want me to get a rabbit bc she thinks they smell
@chxco cxcu RIGHT?? BUT MY MOM HATES PETS AND ANIMALS IN GENERAL LOL she said when it gets warmer she’ll consider it bc of my depression 🤪
@chxco cxcu moms are terrifying but are just sweethearts for their children they just dont show it🙄🙄🙄✋❤️
I love hay smell!! I love how bunnies smell, its a sweet, clean scent
Ikr it kinda smell like sultanas😅😂
It smells like....OXYGEN😂😂
Alexx 77 bunnies smell like pee
lifeb4u my bunnies pee smells like a dead Animal
Colette Rose ooof that must smell bad then.
My bunnies and their litter box are completely odorless. I line the box with a puppy pad (box of 100 costs about £20), sprinkle on a large fist full of paper pellet litter and put hey around the rim (I have a large hey feeder that hangs into the tray). Once every couple of days I empty the tray, using the puppy pad to wrap the contents of the tray so I don't need to touch anything nasty. It's easy peasy and never smells!
Edward T Crump I use pads as litter liners and it’s so easy I hardly get anything on my hands besides hay dust
That's brilliant. I currently use cat litter liners. My buns are not cheweres.
I do this too.
Perfect video for my dad. He won't let us keep future bunnies inside because "they smell"
tiny pebble person sameeee Im sending this to him
tiny pebble person beg him!!! Bunnies MUST be kept indoors. They are too fragile!
Bina2468 Very true. I have never had bunnies before but have done my research. My dad has agreed to having a bunny indoors just not in my room because he thinks it smells 🙄. Rabbits living outside in hutches actually date back to when humans wanted them to get fat just so they could eat them...just a little food for thought.
Try showing him more videos from 101 rabbits, Lennon the Bunny, StormyRabbits and even BudgetBunny. Thank you for trying I know that there is not much you can do but you can try. Keep trying! 💞
Please don’t get the rabbits until you are old enough to make your own decisions if your only choice is keeping them outside it isn’t fair to the “future rabbits” just because you really want to have them. Just something to think about. Not trying to be rude. Seems selfish to put your wants/needs before the rabbits’. Just wait until you are older and have your own place and money and then you don’t need his approval and you can do things the right way.
I actually love the smell of hay and herbs when I enter my home, don't care much about guests :-D
Same. They know i have rabbits so they need to expect it. Its a pleasant smell.
Hey, thank you so much for the tips! I am a new bunny owner, as I just adopted a lionhead rabbit about 2 weeks ago. Your video has REALLY helped me get the odors that were triggering my asthma under control. I also have some tips for others with long haired rabbits since my bunny has beautiful long fur, that can be a mess lol.
The one thing in this video that has been life changing for me are the horse stall pellets. Using these in the bottom of my bunny's litterbox has been a game changer. Instead of waking up to the smell of rabbit urine in the morning, now I wake up to the smell of fresh pine. For anyone who is interested, you can buy them at tractor supply co in big 40 lb bags for $6 per bag.
Tip #1: If your rabbit has long hair do NOT use carefresh bedding. I made this mistake and it was a big mess. First of all, my rabbit absolutely hated it and refused to use her litterbox when the carefresh was in it, she kept peeing on the floor and she is fully potty trained. The main issue, however, is that the bedding sticks to the long fur. When she hopped out of the litterbox the bedding popped out like confetti. It was literally everywhere and was also stuck to the fur on her bottom (poor bunny, I felt so bad). I highly recommend just using the pine pellets that are shown in this video with a little bit of hay on top. This has been working great.
Tip #2: If you are allergic to timothy hay, try orchard grass or oat hay. I have not done this yet, but have done quite a bit of research on it and it is highly recommended. If you are concerned about your rabbit not getting the nutrients from timothy hay specifically, there are rabbit pellets that are made with timothy hay in them. You can also buy your rabbit pellets from tractor supply co in big 10 lb bags for $7 to $12 per bag.
Tip #3: Long haired rabbits seem to be a lot more sensitive to being brushed. I found a really cool rubber glove brush with rubber bristles that is meant to feel like a gentle massage on your rabbit's skin. My bunny absolutely loves it and she hates being combed. For anyone else having issues with this I highly recommend trying out the rubber bristles. You can also find this at tractor supply co.
Tip #4: I have discovered that basically everything you need to take care of a bunny can be found at tractor supply co for much better prices than a pet store. If you like saving money, you should definitely shop here.
Hope my tips help! Thanks again for the wonderful video!
Thank you so much for the tips! Can you store the pine pellets in a plastic container? I was planning on ordering some from tractor supply and I came across your tips, so clearly it was a sign to purchase
@@cynthiaguzman7100 Yes! I keep mine in an airtight plastic container outside. And you should definitely purchase them. I promise you will love them! :)
This is very useful information. This deserves more likes lol.
Thank you so muchhh!!
I have been watching your channel for about 6 years now and have learned a lot from you, and I want to thank you for all of your hard work, these videos don't put themselves together. Also, I've always loved how well you take care of your bunnies, they are so lucky to have such an awesome owner! My girls are going on 6 years, and thanks to you I have known how to care for them properly. Btw, your bunny room is adorable!
Bunnies smell so good they have a sweet baby smell 😂
Wow, this is crazy i literally just had a dream last-night about an uninformed pet groomer who wanted to wash my bunny, I'm in the process of getting my first rabbit and I really needed this video thanks!
theoriginalanimeker adopt from a rescue!! Don’t shop. Get your bun fixed + a large exercise pen at the least!! UNLIMITED HAY ASWELL! follow this and you will have a happy bun
@@sabrinasantaguida3299 Yeah, I'm getting mine from a rescue and already have done over a year of research thanks.
Very helpful. My bunny currently lives in my bed room, so smell is something I’m very mindful of. Love these tips :)
Same!
I want to have my bunny in my room too and let her free roam in my room but my parents wont let me because they say they smell and they don’t wanna waste on the spraying (I haven’t gotten my bunny yet)
How do you guys get it not to smell? Do the dropping smell? And when you enter your room does it smell kind of odd? Just wondering 😄
AGirlhasNoUserName Great! Thank you!
OH MY GOODNESS
You still make videos? When I was eight-ten I was a HUGE fan and OBSESSED with rabbits. I still don’t have a rabbit, but I’m glad you’re still educating people.
I am a new bunny owner and you have given me so much information on his care. I got him fixed and the smell is much better. Thank you.
If you clean up they dont. I also leave some residue in the litter boxes so they remember to use it. I do remove solids. I like the hay smell. Its outside fresh.
That goes for young bunnys. After a while, they automatically know where to go. Use the white vinegar and water really works best. I generally wipe everything down in bunnys house with it when cleaning his house. I wipe out his feeder and his tray under his house too.
@@scottfirman hmm interesting. Mine still occasionally need a reminder. Maybe they are just used to it.
@@scottfirman *bunnies
@@scottfirman *bunny's
Anna Nicholson personally, my bunny doesn’t need his scent in it. However, if I have to move his litter box or he’s in a new area (if I’m deep cleaning my room so I temporarily take him into the living room for example), I leave blankets that are his favorites around the box. I don’t know if this has an effect on it, though.
Just what i needed, no joke💋💖
Ever since I saw you explain how you clean your rabbit room, I started using white vinegar to scrub the plastic surfaces of my rabbit hutch instead of just hot water twice a week and it is AMAZING to clean with and deodorize.
Thanks for the great advices. I have bunny for 2 weeks now and im still learning a lot about taking care of my bunny. 🐰❤️
I've had both cats and dogs and worked at an animal hospital. While dogs can have an odor if they're not brushed regularly, cats don't have a smell. They should be brushed, but as long as the cat is healthy, there's no odor. What smells is their urine. We do have our first bunny now, and yes, there's no odor. Thank you for mentioning the scent glands. I will be aware of that. You are extremely helpful.
I had a bunny when I was in high school, I didn't know HALF of what I'm finding out now.
You have helped me for 3 years and helping me provide a better life for my rabbit btw I’m only 12
I think rabbits are the cleanest pets, they smell beautiful
I clean my cage and litter cage every single day 😂🤣
AustinTV same
Do you mean litter in the cage? Because you don’t need to line the whole cage with litter, that confuses your bun on where to poop and also, if you are able to put bedding all across the bottom of their living area, it is too small. 4 feet by 4 feet is the minimum space requirement.
I don’t line it but I do put it in his living space. We are still potty training him
ArmyAviation well you should watch one of 101rabbits litter training videos she says while trading a rabbit the only absorbent thing should be the litter box if you have anything exorbitant of like blanket pads or anything like that in your cage I’ll confuse your rabbit
That’s sad, you have a cage
The rabbit that just ran in slow motion was so cute wouldn't stop like look at the eyes it's so cute😍🐇
Lol thank you for this. An air purifier is now on my list as well and I completely agree with opening the window I do the same
Actually, rabbits are one of the only animals that don't get smelly. The only smell can come from not cleaning their cage or litter. I've had two house buns, and neither got stinky. Fresh layer of bedding, alfalfa and Timothy hay after a quick hoovering up messy bedding. Evening bunny chow with cilantro & baby carrots, and a slice of granny smith apple for dessert.
Nothing like sweet breath bunny kisses in return.
We had several bunnies years ago and they had a nice scent on that really soft fur on the back of their heads, you'd sniff as you cuddle with them with you both lying down. It's a combination of the smell of baby lotion and the pellets that they are fed.
2:23 Whaaatt!! I never knew about this and I’ve had bunnies for 10 years! Just checked my two bunnies and they both has quide a lot of stuff in there 🤢
Bansku idk do girls have it to?
Hehe
Do thorough research!
Yeah
I haven't seen the video yet but that is the cutest thumbnail ever
I know right
Who else loves the thumbnail !
Thank you so much for posting these tips, I am bothered by light smells as I have fibromyalgia and I was thinking I’d have to put my bunnies outside again :(
However I’ve tripled up on the deodorisers and noticed an immediate effect :) I did the bicarbonate of soda dish (with a few drops of lavender oil, I put cling wrap on top and poked holes so it’ll last longer), I have a dish of white vinegar and I am using that to clean the cage and I got them a basil and mint plant :)
I’m also opening the windows regularly and my room smells fresh again!
I’m using the white vinegar to clean the cage also *
Your channel is soooo helpful. I just got a 2 month old Holland Lop and he’s sooooo adorable but his urine smell is not. I will definitely be purchasing some of these products.
Next video idea: Reacting to first videos ( with the bunnies ) 🐰
Omg yes please
Okay, contrary to popular opinion on rabbits, rabbits do in fact smell, or it would be more accurate to say they do have a slight scent to them. And if you're wandering how I know this, no. I've already eliminated other possible factors of odors coming from my rabbit. It cannot be the hay or litter as even when my rabbit's living quarters are cleaned and deodorized, I still can smell something from my rabbit. The fact of the matter is all animals have a body odor. This includes rabbits. Unlike most animals however, the body odor of a rabbit is hardly noticeable and unless they are not healthy or their living quarters are not cleaned and deodorized on a regular basis, you won't notice their scent. That is, unless you actually get up really close to them to sniff them. And even then, I would describe their odor as mild at worst, though some might find it foul.
My parents dont understand that I want the best for my bunnies and I went them to live this way but they made me put my bunnies in the garage with a cage n I cry everyday because my bunnies mean the world to me
aww thats sad and same i want to buy hide houses for them toys etc for them but my mum doesnt want me to keep mu bunnies because they stink up the room and they chewd my carpet and my mom got pissed so now i am giving them a spare room to go to because they r currently living in my front living room in a cage thats why its smelly plus they are not spayed yet and i love my rabbits i want the best for them and i want to give them the best life with beds toys etc. but its gonna be pricey since i am not paying my parents r
@@imsoooboredjaehyun aww omg :( I’m so sorry it’s the same with me. The complain that they stink but won’t help me buy the right essentials
I have grown to LOVE the smell of hay! Lol whenever we get fresh hay I will sit there smelling it like “ahhh so yummy” 🤣🤣 and I also do the horse pine pellets with Carefresh on top!! 🥰 Walmart actually sells the horse stall bedding pine pellets 40lbs for $6 now free shipping with order over $35! So much cheaper than feline pine!! I wasted so much money trying all the expensive litters lol
Could you give a link to the Walmart horse stall bedding. I tried to look for it but couldn't find anything
Sterling winks @ 7:19.
Me: Just trying to watch the video
My adhd: Does she really have 101 rabbits!?
Bunnies smell good! I'm that weirdo that puts my nose right on my bunny's head and smells him lol He smells like a little stuffed animal
I do the same thing!! :D
@@bunniesandbeyond581 um this is a odd question but,
Do you really need to clean your rabbit's scent glands?
That's a good question! Yes, It is important to clean them occasionally. Some rabbits clean themselves pretty good, but you need to check them and clean out the gunk when it gets built up.
@@bunniesandbeyond581 oh ok
Awww that little bunny bum is adorable! I use wood pellets from the rescue I got my rabbit from!
Ewwwwww that's ssoooooooo GROSS
@@trishafooter4639 how is it gross?
Pine stall pellets saves the smell so much! In the past I used the Carefresh and it absorbed but was smelly.
Asthmatic here since I was a kid but out of all the pets I had, rabbits are the least smelly. I adore the smell of hay and their fur when they lie down on it.
I am switching my bunnies to pine pellets! I’m pretty happy!😂 (our rabbit room smells bad) also I personally love the smell of hay!
In my opinion, I think it's only the litter boxes, but that smell can be reduced if they get spayed/neutered and cleaning it twice a week. Great video by the way!
But my rabbits are spayed and still smell
@@tyler-d675 It could be because of there diet, or you don't clean the cage enough. Try it!
@@quinnyq12 nope diet is fine i clean the litter box every other day I have the best little money can buy so don't tell me to try and clean more
Early yay!!! I have a Netherland dwarf rabbit named Alfie!! And your channel is very informative which I love!! So thank you!!
I have a black Netherland dwarf rabbit named smokey and now a ginnea pig named shadow so cute
I have two bunnies and I clean their litter box once a day
That's kinda unnecessary. :\
this is unnecessary and will waste supplies i recommend doing 1-2 times a week. I also recommend putting a big litter box or two medium size ones because you have two bunnies. 🥰
@@raechelmassoumi3165 don’t rabbits poop a lot though
Love your channel so much💖 You've helped me so much with my first bunny❤🐇 Your channel is super helpful💕🍓
im getting a lionhead tomorrow cant wait for this cuties
Thank you for your tips! I can't get my bunny neutered for another month and he is stinking it up!
Haha thank you for this video! Just what I needed! 💖
My bunnies smell sweet! it's their litter box that stinks.
Hailey (or anyone who knows)- I know that this question has nothing to do with the video but “Can I fumigate my house or room?” It is almost that time of year where bugs come in and my house always fumigates but now that I’m getting a bunny over the summer, I am not sure.
Note: please make a video on this because I’m sure I’m not the only one who wonders this and/or other potential dangers to rabbits. Thanks!
I honestly don’t know the answer to this question as I don’t live in an area where we need to do this. My thought is that your rabbit should be removed as long as they recommend babies to be out of the house. Potentially longer. I don’t know about the dangers afterwards though as again, I’ve never had this done. I’d recommend asking on a Facebook group like the House Rabbit Society. I’m sure there are members out there who have had this issue.
@@101rabbits Thank you, I will!
I clean the litter daily. I add fresh hay throughout the day. I spot clean every hour or so if I’m home (they’re too young to get fixed) whether they’re in their xpen or free roaming .
I change my litter box for my rabbits every daily or twice a day even. I have 9 bunnies and 3 litter boxes. I think I need more
Omg. Im getting netherland dwarf rabbits soon. We named the black one already (gizmo) but idk a name for the other one
Erin Howells make sure they don’t live in a store bought cage. Those are too small. And also, they must live indoors and eventually be spay/neutered!! Plus don’t forget about the 24 hour access to hay, and a bowl of water not a bottle!! Have fun!! Buns are a lot of work I hope you are up for it :)
I've never had a problem with Abigail (my sweet bunny haha..) smelling. I clean her litter box pan out with hot water and apple cider vinegar. My house just smells like hay hahaha... which isn't bad to me :D
I'm thinking about getting a bunnie.
However in the past I owned a hamster and for whatever reason her urine had a strong sense of smell. I tried all types of bedding. My room smelt like ammonia and musk; it was unpleasant. I few months ago I fostered a male guinea pig and he didn't have a order at all. My room smelt like hay, just like you said.
Is it the same way the bunnies, or do they're litter box smell up the whole room?
@@zeta-nf9dh I don't think you'll have a problem with a strong smell with a rabbit. If it does start to smell a bit it just means their PH is off a bit. Put a drop of Apple Cider vinegar in its water bowl and it should correct it.
Thank you so much for this 101Rabbits I really needed it
I miss my bunny 😭
Me too
watching this video even though I already know the answer
I use horse stall bedding for my rabbits and the odor control is awesome! I had a family emergency and was at the hospital every day for a week and the litterbox ended up pretty well overdo for a cleaning and there was zero smell!
Can I use an oil burner? I daily use an oil burner like the ones you put a candle in the bottom and the candle melt on top of the oil burner. Is this safe?
@@Alexandriaxxanime no, that is too strong.
I had a rabbit and then he stinks so badly I guess I wasn't cleaning his litter right so thank you so much for the tip I will follow them and do it and hopefully the smell goes down!! Thx Haley 😘🤣
Finally found out what was going on with Mr. Spock. Apparently older bunnys do not need pellets. By matter of elimination I figured out the pellets were causing wet poop issues. Also, now he has no problem eating most vegetables such as carrots and Kale. When he was younger, he could eat anything and had no problems. Now he is 5 so we had to make changes in his diet. I change my bunnys litter box every 3 days. Bunnys are like cats. They are naturally clean unless they are not being properly taken care of.
I have one rabbit not spayed yet and she sprays all over my others rabbit lol 😁
@@happybunnies1681 We didnt get Mr. Spock neutered right away until he got annoying with the grunting and humping everything. Plus he had a musty smell going on. Of course he decided I was his mate( big dummy). He is still extremely bonded to me but not like before. Now he just wants petting and bunny snuggles all the time.
Brilliant video! Thanks for sharing!
I love your channel! Your so helpful!!
2:15 I have that hide house for my bun too!!!
i actually like the smell of hay、😂
Same
its not too weird
Me too 😬
well im allergic
They smell sweet hay + fresh milk ✨
I clean the cage every day and sweep my floor
Thanks for the tips!
Great tips! Thanks so much!
When i had rabbits i LOVED how they smelled! I would just lay on the floor and bury my nose in their fur.
That's what I do with my fur baby he lays on my chest most the day and all i do in sniff him he loves it lol xx
Your rabbits be like:
What the *HECK* is my owner doing?!
Someone help me I am trying to convince my parents to let me get a bunny any tips. I have already made a slideshow and shown them I have done tons of research. HELP
Show them these videos about bunny care. This young lady and Lennon the Bunny series. Good luck.
Start saving up money. That will show them you're responsible enough to pay for the bunny yourself.
Did you get your bunny?
plant a garden grow some vegetables show you can take care of plants and maybe have to many for your family to eat then you will need a rabbit to get rid of extra vegetables.
@@elirien4264 I know that you are not taking to me but I am not l allowed to have a bunny because you “stick a knife in it and kill it” that is what my dad said, I stared crying
Thanks Hailey just one question can you feed bunnies basil? Is it safe? How much would you feed it to the bunnies? Thanks Hailey just to let you know I don't have a phone so I can't follow you and the bunnies on Instagram. SO SORRY! I am sending this message on my tablet and I am not allowed to get Instagram. Love you lots. Please answer me in the comments and or in your next video! My favorite emoji face is : 😍
Sincerely. Trisha Footer from Australia. 🇦🇺
Yes I think you can feed bunnies basil . You should check with Hailey
@@trishafooter4639 you replied to yourself?
@@MadCheshireHat lol
They can even know u just answered your own question
I think it's two people sharing an account :) that's my guess anyway.
Amazing
My bunny had past away from cancer so I plan on get another bunny in years bc I feel like I can’t have another bunny. I did so much research on bunnies with Rabbits 101 and Lennon the bunny. I took all the information and used it for my bunny Stormy.
Sorry for your loss..
my husband is doing all he can to get rid of my bun (after she chewed one too many remotes.. my bad) & since ive been better about 100% supervised run time hes now moved on to complaining about the litter a day or two after its changed🙄 she is unfixed but shes an older rescue so idk if its worth it now to do or if i just need to stay on top of litter/ get a closed litter box🤷🏻♀️ thanks for these tips! im definitely going to use some 😊
Very informative video
I clean my rabbit’s litter twice a week as it gets FULL of hay from her hay rack😂 but as she lives outside so when it’s really really hot I do it everyday/every other day to prevent flies
Thank you
i loveeee 😍🥰🐰bunnys
You clean two times a week I clean three times a day morning afternoon and before I sleep
I used to do that as well...but w/Haley's tips, I now clean twice a week and zero odor or mess. My buns are both tidy and litter trained.
So unnecessary
Water quality is also a big factor regarding the smell of rabbit urine.
Rabbits in the wild tend to drink fresh springwater or the morning dew from grass. What comes out of the tap is, at best, full of stuff that a small rodent's organs can't handle.
When it comes to humans, an excessive urine smell is an indication of sickness.
Rabbit pee isn't the most pleasant odor, but if it's enough to make you gag, then something might be wrong.
If giving them bottled water for a few days fixes it, then it might be time to invest in a water purifier.
Rabbits are lagomorphs, not rodents!
@@volturi I find that to be a rather arbitrary distinction.
@@evanharrison4054 I don't. There's already so much information about rabbits out there; I was merely correcting your mistake in case anyone reads your comment and believes rabbits are rodents.
@@volturi I merely meant that only a few years ago, rabbits were considered to be rodents.
A bunch of stuffy scientists deciding what animal belongs to which "family" is the very definition of arbitrary.
The word "rodere" refers to gnawing or chewing. Rabbits certainly fit into that category.
@@evanharrison4054 interesting. I guess I just like the idea of rabbits being in a separate category for a few reasons, one of which is that people usually think rodents are "gross" (like, my mom). So I grew up thinking bunnies were not a good pet until I actually researched them and adopted one
2nd comment 😁 also love your vids
I honestly REALLY don't want to clean my bunny's "Scent Glands." Could
a vet do it for me? Or if it gets spayed/neutered, does this happen? I'm only
getting one bunny, so does the "scent glands" smell only if there are other bunnies
around or in it's territory? And how regularly do you have to clean them? Do you only do this
if your rabbit is a certain gender? (Example: You'd only do this on a female rabbit. That's just an example I don't know
for sure..) Sorry I am confused.
hi 101 rabbits
I was wondering why my rabbits pee didn't smell as bad this month!!! Haha
I have a 2 year old female bunny that is not spayed and no matter how much and often I clean the room smells really bad
I tried pine pallets on a bottom or just on a side of a litter box and she completely stoped using it
Vinegar doesn’t help much either
She is also super territorial and sprays every time I try to clean which smells even worse than regular pee
I’m afraid to cause a lot of stress to spay her bc just taking her to the vet for check up made her very stressed out and the vet couldn’t even do much
She will get cancer if she isn't spayed so I think the stress is worth it
Loved it xxx
Hehe
I shall tell this to my mom
I'm gonna show my parents this to help me get two rabbits cause they think they smell😄
Ewwwwww that's gross 🤮🤢
Trisha Footer how is it gross?
@@trishafooter4639 I don't know what my comment said that cause you too say www but that doesn't matter
Ivy Northmore dont worry that person is commenting “sooo grosss” on multiple comments for some reason
@@Amira-lv5eq thxs
Hi, was wondering about the bin that you used in the video for a litter box. Did you cut the front of that been down or did you find a bin that was like that?
I have two dogs and most areas of my house do not smell. The ones that do most likely have old dog pee that we haven't taken care of yet.
I’ve been doing the same exact thing with your setup so I think I’ve been doing ok with my rabbit! I was worried that I was doing something wrong.
Today is my bithday and waned to get rabbit for 1 year now but my dad said no and I cried all day 😣😣😭😢😢😢
Why did he say no?
@@savannahg5098 I have no idea why he said that ?
@@savannahg5098 and now I do have bunny
i had no idea bunnies had scent glands
Why don't you use pine bedding? If it's untreated is this okay?
Megan Hunn look for “KILN DRIED” PINE. She does use pine bedding. It’s the same thing as horse stall bedding :)
Most shavings you can get are kiln dried so don't worry about too much just check for the kiln dried part.
Oh I also have a question for you! Do you use detergent when you wash your bunny fleece?
Yes! But make sure it’s nonscented! I use Ecos non scented or seventh generation non scented
101Rabbits Awesome! Thank you so much! I’ll make sure to get some. I didn’t feel like just a water wash cycle would get them as clean as I wanted them to be.
So, "rabbits' bodies themselves do not smell at all" @ 0:13, but also "the second thing that can be smelly in rabbits are scent glands" @ 1:36. One of these statements contradicts the other.
The only smell I notice is the hay. I am allergic to Pine so can't use it. Except if you have allergies.. Air from outside = bad allergy issues. My pet rats and their cage smell more than my bunnies.
the clip of the you know grossed me out
my rabbit wont stop ripping his pee pads and he really wont stop
what shall i do ???
oh and his litter box smellls soooo bad and i have only had is for 4 days he is a new bunny and i clean every two days
I use horse stall pellets in their litter boxes with grass hay. Maybe try litter or different litter if you don’t already?
i’m not allowed to have a bunny because “they smell”.
Me too:/