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Netherland Dwarf rabbits don't have a special, breed-specific diet: they eat exactly the same diet as all pet rabbits.
Baby rabbits, including Netherland Dwarfs, drink their mother's milk. When they're weaning (usually between 4-6 weeks), they'll start to nibble on hay and pellets and maybe drink some water.
Once they're weaned, they should have unlimited access to hay, pellets, and water. Make sure you get the right kinds of hay and pellets, because not just any kind will do
At 12 weeks, you can start to introduce dark leafy greens to the diet. Too much veggies will make your bunny sick, and sudden diet changes can make your bunny sick, too, so be careful and go slowly! Stick to one new kind of green at a time, and wait a week or more before trying the next kind. Also, for each, start with just one bite; increase portion sizes gradually over the next week or so. Watch for signs of illness and be prepared to visit the vet if necessary.
At 6 months or so, you can start to introduce treats: fresh non-leafy vegetables and fruits. Treats should be strictly limited because too many will make your bunny sick: the House Rabbit Society recommends no more than 2 tablespoons per day for a normal, healthy 6 pound rabbit. Most treats sold in stores are extremely unhealthy for rabbits, and they're all more expensive than fresh fruit/vegetables, so you may as well stick with fresh treats only. Don't ever give your bunny foods processed for humans, like breads, oatmeal, cereal, cookies: these are terribly unhealthy for them. Even whole grains aren't good for them, because they get enough of that sort of ingredient in their pellets.
Between 7 and 12 months, gradually transition the bunny to an adult's diet.
See the related questions below for more details and helpful links.
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What is a rabbits favouritefood?
It's commen for rabbits to like carrots but sometimes it depends on the breed for example a Netherland dwarf rabbit likes to eat cardboard just never feed it a lot it's not really supposed to eat it
How much do Netherland Dwarf rabbits eat?
Netherland Dwarf rabbits follow the same diet guidelines as other pet rabbits. See the related questions for more info.Dwarfs are on the small side, so they should eat less food than other rabbits. n the other hand, smaller rabbits might use more energy and so eat more, proportionally, than their larger fellows. Here's a sample diet for a 3 pound adult Netherland Dwarf:Unlimited grass hay -- timothy is the most common varietyUnlimited water1/6 cup pellets1 cup fresh, leafy greensTreats (optional) -- up to 1 tablespoon fresh fruit or veg
What animals eat netherland dwarf rabbits?
All carnivores- dogs, cats, birds of prey, wolves, foxes, coyotes. Depending on where you live, there's probably lots of things that would eat a small rabbit.
Can Netherland bunnies eat zucchini?
Netherland bunnies can eat the same foods as other pet rabbits. See the related questions below for info that apply to all pet rabbits (including Netherlands).
Can dwarf bunnies eat lettuce and leafy greens?
Dwarf rabbits eat the same things all pet rabbits do, including dark lettuces and leafy greens.
What are the expenses of raising rabbits?
Honestly, all you need is a cage, water bottle, and food. Rabbits usually eat twice a day and small amounts (well, my rabbits do anyways, because I raise Netherland Dwarf rabbits and they are only 2 lbs.) Rabbits don't require a lot, just a clean, healthy environment with fresh food and water daily.
What fruit can dwarf bunnies eat?
Dwarf rabbits eat the same foods as other pet rabbits. See the related questions (linked below) for more details and helpful links.
Can Netherlands dwarf rabbits eat cherry blossom flowers?
Netherland dwarf rabbits can and can't eat the exact same food as all pet rabbit breeds. The lists below say that all parts of the cherry tree, except for the fruit itself, are poisonous to rabbits, although the flowers (blossoms) are not mentioned specifically. Better safe than sorry, so you might want to avoid giving your rabbit any cherry blossoms. See the related questions below for more information about rabbit care. All the information applies to Netherland dwarfs as well as all pet rabbit breeds.
Do ALL male rabbits eat their baby rabbits?
no
How much does a dwarf rabbit need to eat?
a dwarf rabbit should eat around 2 times a day. but as a baby they may need to checked for food about 3-4 times a day.p.s rabbits breed like crazy remember so WATCH out!
Do baby rabbits eat their feces?
No rabbits eat their feces, although all rabbits eat cecotropes. Rabbits have two kinds of droppings: feces, and cecotropes. Baby rabbits that aren't weaned yet eat their mother's cecotropes; once they're weaned, they eat their own cecotropes.
Do Netherland bunnies eat apples?
All rabbits will eat apples but care should be taken to only give a small portion as a treat once in awhile. Too much fruit will make a rabbit ill (e.g. diarrhea). See the related question below for more details and links about the rabbit diet (Netherland rabbits eat the same foods as all pet rabbits).
