Is it important to fix your rabbit in order to litter train it?

I just moved my year old rabbit from a cage to a larger pen. She was somewhat litter trained, especially in her cage. Now in her pen she will not use her litter. Also when I let her have run time around the house she will not use her litter pan. She is not fixed, do you think that would help? We love her but she is a mess!!! Any suggestions?Is it important to fix your rabbit in order to litter train it?
According to the House Rabbit Society FAQ on litter training:


';8.3 Does Spaying/Neutering make a difference?


Yes! This is often the most important factor. When rabbits reach the age of 4-6 months, their hormones become active and they usually begin marking their territory. By spaying or neutering your rabbit, he will be more likely to use his litterbox (as well as be much healthier and happier).'; http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/litte鈥?/a>Is it important to fix your rabbit in order to litter train it?
Yes, fixing will make it a little easier to litter train; it removes their urge to mark their territory with urine.


Start training her again with her after she's spayed, and keep a littler pan in every room you allow her into. She will get the idea.





Besides that, it will also increase her lifespan, as does are prone to uterine cancer by 5 years of age unless they are bred at least once.
It could help. Either way, it's healthier for her to be spayed.





The only rabbit I've had that was litter trained was an intact male. But I have never had a spayed/neutered rabbit.
It is extremely important to fix your rabbit. Cornell University had a study last year that can be found on their website statnig that female rabbits who do not have a litter and are left unspayed have 80% chance of getting uterine cancer which is fatal to rabbits.





If the area is too large, she is probably confused and/or marking her new area. She wants everyone to know its hers!





Please spay your bunny, not only will it help keep her healthy, but it will absoluetly improve her litter habits.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!! IT IS THE ONLY WAY!!!! It is impossible to litter train an unfixed rabbit