I have a Chinchilla that throws litter all over the place. any suggestions on what to do about this problem? thanks
664493
we put pieces of plexi glass around the front sides & back of zippys cage to help keep his poop off of our floors it helps a bunch the cage still needs to be cleaned every day still because this little bugger puts out about 300 poops a day as for making a mess on the inside of the cage a chin gonna do what a chins gonna dohttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/kathy5/20131003_191522_zps711b6f4e.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/kathy5/20131003_191544_zpsf84e011e.jpg
664494
I would advise to use wood with washers. I don't know why anyone would use other material that isn't safe if they chew on it? Like plastic and newspaper? If not, buy some metal pans at bass equipment. You can add to the cost if you want higher guards but wood would be the cheaper option. Make sure you use kiln dried
664495
The last cage that I used had a grate at the bottom that I kept the litter in, so the chinchilla was not able to scatter it. It was much easier to clean also. I am thinking about putting something like that over the trays again. Make sure the grate is small, so they don't get their feet caught.
664496
Plexi glass is cheap and clear. You can zip strip pieces to the pannels. Also you can cut srips of newspaper and hang them by the center fold behind the litter pan.
664497
To be honest, your chinchilla will spread dust everywhere still. I've seen some cages where they put some siding around the cage so that it would keep the dust and bedding in more. But no matter what, the litter will still get on the floor.
664498
You can put thin pine board 3 to 4 inch wide around the out side the bottom of the cage so I won't be so missy.
664499
I think Midwest sells 2-inch panels that you attach on the cage from the base. If not, can cut some sort of material, drill holes and tie it to the cage.
285445
I only use clumping litter, but even then there is residue on paws that track. That is what this may helps to catch. I don't think it would matter if the cat had long hair.
419704
Try this: put the food container and hay feeder on the top of litter box at corners because bunny eats and poops concurrently. It works for me bunny with less accidents on the feeding platform now... but he pees in bedding area all the time, any suggestions?
864989
I had the same thing happen. My two cats just batted it over and one rolled it while the other ate. I asked the same question. How can I keep this thing from getting knocked over? I got no answer.
870444
Yes. My chinchilla wakes me up everynight from jumping around, and his cage is in another room. I also have to take his wheel out otherwise the cage rattles entirely too much.
858998
I was wondering the same question. I just got it for my 3 rats, the odor control is great but I caught them eating some. I'm worried about that. What's your experience with that litter? Thanks for hour help.
1317358
I haven't had that problem since I first started using these so I'd guess it might be the litter you're using. Might want to try a different brand.
650553
How do you like it for chinchillas? I have three and they need a play area that I can supervise. :)
419703
I'm not sure, all I know is rabbits usually poop catty corner to their water source. So you may try moving the water source.
2197267
My sister also has the same box. It gets the clumps, but tiny pieces get left behind and you have to change the litter often (depending on the cat). Which is still better than cleaning the whole box daily! Love it!
1658479
If you are using the scoopfree do not use the clumping. It can jam the mechanism and burn out the motor. Walmart carries an inexpensive crystal litter that works great.
136973
Hi. I only left the old box there for a day. I took it away and watched my cats and they used it right away. Try using some litter from the old box into the new one. Don't worry she will use it. Put it in the same spot as the old one.
283781
My best recommendation would be to: (1) make sure you're using a tightly clumping litter, and (2) make sure you're adding just plain baking soda to be collection bin and the litter itself. This should help immensely. :)
2045787
make sure there is plenty of clean/flushable litter in the orange tray and just keep them on the orange tray for as long as it takes for them to get comfortable with it. Everytime they pee or poop give them a treat and only when they've been using the orange tray for a month or more with confidence should you change over to the green tray.
1503215
I wouldn't do that. I tried it with plain non clumping kitty litter and it just piled up, never went anywhere and got nasty. I think it would actually wreck the land instead of help it.
1021823
I've found many of the clumping litters cling to the bottom and sides of the box when there's not enough litter in the pan. If there's not enough to let the litter clump before it "puddles" in the bottom of the pan it gets sticky oversaturated. I generally keep a minimum of 4-5" of litter in the box.
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I don't know, but the previous comment about the litter clumping very hard makes sense. Probably would not work, but there is a smaller size bag you can get if you want to try.