Kitten, litterbox - how to train?

[weldrwomn]

So I started this thread http://www.thecatsite.com/t/246465/i-nearly-stepped-on-her  about a kitten that I am currently fostering.  She is 6wks old and doesn't seem to know about litterbox behavior.  Will she pick this up on her own if she is caged with a litterbox or do I have to encourage her?  Right now she pees on the towel that I provide for her to sleep on.

 

[stephanietx]

Take some of her poop and place it in the litter box.  Every 20-30 mins place her in the box and move her little paws in scratching motions.  She should catch on quickly. 

 

[mrblanche]

Most kittens catch on if the litterbox has low enough sides and if they can find it.  In a cage is fine; a small room works, too.