What litter tray should I get for new kitten?

[Thisismynewname123]

We're bringing it home tomorrow, so I need to order something with quick delivery (we have a basic, small, open one to get by until it arrives, but even so, I'm looking at what's available with amazon prime to hopefully get it tomorrow or Wednesday).

Is it better to get an open one or a hooded one? Do high sides make a difference to keeping the mess contained? She's used to using an open one. We'd rather hooded, but will it know what to do with it? Are some better at containing the smells than others? Does it matter for a small kitten if it's quite high to get into, or are they fine with that?

I had Haribo at 9 weeks old and got him a sieve litter tray from Pets at Home. I used wood pellets as he had them in his foster home. Even though it's big he had no problem using it. We didn't have accidents but we had a deliberate wee in a pot plant which died not long after.

Kitten poo stinks no matter what. You need to be aware of sneaking off then racing back in the room followed by a smell. Remove the poo immediately, I used cheap doggy bags put into a lidded plastic container.

Don't forget The Litter Tray rule - photos of cuteness must be posted. Enjoy your kitty.

Thanks @TroysMammy. I already bought the wood pellets that she's currently using. I'll post a picture when we bring her home

High sides and/or a hood will keep things more contained than a low open one.
Measure the space you want it to fit first - yep I didn’t.......

I just got what I could from Amazon based on what will deliver tomorrow

It will go in the utility room (after spending spending the first few days in our front room). Should I have 2 in the house, and keep a second one in a bathroom (in case it doesn't like going to the toilet when the washing machine is on)? Or is that not necessary?

Generally the advice seems to be to have one litter tray per cat plus a spare.
However .... I have 7 cats and three litter trays ( they refused to even look at the other so they were removed ). They each have their own preference and are not for budging! The kittens like the one in the kitchen near to the washing machine and right next to their food. (Again something that is generally advised against).

I think it might be fair to say see how things go.

Or I have three defective kittens.

I have 7 cats and three litter trays ( they refused to even look at the other so they were removed )

Have they all adapted to living in the house, even Mrs Cat, Bargebill? You must be quite the cat whisperer!

We live on a boat and yes - except Mrs cat who is persistent in staying in the shed. A very haughty tortie.
Not a cat whisperer...... just very lucky.

Or I have defective cats/kittens. !

Oh Bargebill19, a boat with 7 cats is very very romantic! A book about finding the kittens and them coming to live with you would make the Best Children's Book ever!

A very haughty tortie.

I do remember from your thread about the kittens that Mrs Cat was a tortoiseshell. She is very handsome - as are her children.

Hope all goes well with getting your new kitten home, Thisismynewname123. Hope you can post photos when the kitten is settled and happy!