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Question
Her house is covered, she was not in it when it was raning and I'm  thinking that it was probably because she is using it as a bathroom.  Is there anyway to help her chose another area to use as a bathroom?  We were told that she's hopping around when we come to feed/play with her because she's happy, she didn't do that before in her other home.  
Thanks for the reply,
Michelle-------------------------
Followup To
Question -
We recently moved our rabbit to a new cage and house.  She jumping around and turning in circles now when we open the top.  She didn't do this in her other cage.  The new one is bigger.  We put hay in her new house to prevent her from using it as a bathroom...that didn't work, she still uses it as her bathroom.  Recently, it had rained, I went out there and she was soaking wet.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Michelle
Answer -
I am not quite sure what your question is.  Is the question why is she peeing in the cage?  Or is it why is she jumping in the new cage?  Or is your question something else?

And why was she wet, is the top not solid or did she get out?

If you let me know what your question is, then I can try to assist you.

Kim

Answer
If the "house" you mention is her nest box, if it is relatively easy to access for humans I would suggest just putting a litterbox in it and changing that. Use plain clay (not clumping or scented) cat litter, recycled newspaper litter, or "Feline Pine" type pelleted litter (not cedar or pine shavings), and I suggest putting a layer of hay on top to encourage her to eat more hay and to keep her feet dry.

Gina