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All rabbits of all ages should have an unlimited supply of timothy hay, at all times. You can also give them oat hay, grass hay (sometimes called orchard grass) and/or straw. Young rabbits will benefit from the additional nutrition of alfalfa hay, but older rabbits should have their quantity of alfalfa hay restricted as it is high in calories and calcium which can cause bladder sludge. It is good as a treat for older rabbits.
If you feed your adult rabbits pellets, you should feed it 1/4 to 1/2 cup of pellets per day for every 6 pounds of body weight. Weaned baby rabbits may be allowed unlimited timothy and alfalfa pellets to help them grow.
Quantities of fruit should be limited as they are high in sugar and calories. Contrary to popular opinion, carrots, though vegetables, are also high in sugar and should be considered more a treat food than a staple food. No more than 1-2 oz. of fruit per 6 pounds of body weight.
Vegetables can be introduced around the 12th week of age, and should be tested one at a time to see how well your rabbit likes them and whether your rabbit has an adverse reaction to each one. There is a suggested veggie list at the House Rabbit Society site (http://rabbit.org/care/veggies.html). There are some plants that are poisonous to rabbits which should be avoided (listed at http://www.adoptarabbit.com/articles/toxic.html).
If your rabbit gets bloated or gassy, or seems lethargic after eating pellets, you may want to remove them from its diet or try a different brand. Some rabbits do not do well with pellets, and for them you might want to avoid pellets entirely. If you remove pellets from your rabbit's diet, you will need to compensate by making sure it eats as much hay as possible. Increased vegetable intake is another option, though your rabbit should be monitored to make sure that the increase isn't detrimental to its well-being.
One last tip: Encourage your rabbit to eat as much hay as it wants by giving it fresh hay several times a day.
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How much and how often should you feed your 13 pound averaged sized pet rabbit?
i have a 12.5 pound french lop eared rabbit. He eats about 1 1/3 cup of rabbit feed each night. And a little bit of parsley through the day. You can feed your rabbit a little over a cup every day at the same time, or feed him/her half in the morning and the remaining at night. BUT be sure to stay with the feeding routine. If you feed your rabbit all his/her food at the same time, remember what time you fed your rabbit and feed him/her that same time the next day.
Do you feed a lop eared bunny with hay every day?
You can but hay is more of a treat that should be used ocaisionly. regular rabbit food should be used on a regulaur basis.
Is a Holland Lop difficult to care for?
NO!!! a Holland Lop is really easy to care for. only things you need to do is feed, water, trim its nails, clean its cage and play with it. if you feel your rabbit needs it you can bathe it but its not necessary
Can you give your floppy eared rabbit celery?
Some rabbits have a taste for celery and some don't. You can feed your rabbit celery but if your rabbit doesn't like it, you shouldn't force the rabbit to eat it-- even if its healthy. Celery is a good treat for rabbits. It should be handled as a treat though. A small piece every couple of days is enough.
What should you feed your rabbit when it has babies in the winter?
Whatever you normally feed your rabbit is probably fine; Rabbit Chow, or whatever.
What is a red eared slider's favorite food?
feed raw chicken or meat due to the risk of bacterial contamination. Also See. How Much Should I Feed My Red Eared Slider? How Should I Give My Red Eared Slider Its Food?
What do you feed a norwegian lop rabbit?
i just feed my norwegian lop normal rabbit food.
How much and when should you feed your bunny?
It depends on the breed of lop eared rabbit you have. Holland Lops and Fuzzy Lops should eat about 4 oz. of pellets a day, Mini lops should eat about 6 oz., English and French Lops will eat from 8 to 10 oz. of pellets per day.
Can you feed your red eared slider dog kibble?
no you shouldn't feed your turtle dog kibble.
What do you feed your baby dwarf rabbit?
rabbit food
Can you feed your red eared sliders carrots?
Yes, you can feed your red eared slider carrots. Jut make sure the pieces you are feeding them are small enough and soft enough to eat.
How much is a Holland Lop Rabbit Cage?
Rabbits are expensive to own and care for, as well as time consuming. A rabbit cage can cost $50 or more. To own a rabbit you must be willing to give up at the very least $100 at the start, and at least a half an hour a day to play with/feed/etc. them.
