Baby Bunny Question

[Lissa]

Is there a growth chart somewhere online that Ican look at? I want to make sure that Pristine is putting onenough weight.This would be for a Jersey Wooly.

 

[pamnock]

Growth weightdiffers by individualrabbit and there are variations within breeds. Is she eatingwell?

Pam

 

[Lissa]

Yes, she's eating very well. I justwant to make sure that her weight is normal for her age and kind offollow it as she grows. She is 1 lb 8 oz right now.She's gained 6 oz since Thursday.

 

[pamnock]

It sounds like she has adjusted well as is doing fine.

Pam

 

[Lissa]

Pristine is now tipping 2 pounds!:shock: She's growing way too fast. :tears2:Myquestion today is when can I start intoducing other foods/treats intoher diet, particularly oats, papaya tablets, cherrios, raisins andbananas. She is already eating one small piece of cilantro aday and she really likes it.

Also, the potty training thing is not going well at all. Ithought younger bunnies were supposed to be easier to train.:?

 

[Kricket]

She is 8 weeks, right? If so, I thinkshe is too young for treats and veggies. (I think)Pam or Gypsy or Carolyn can offer great advice.

 

[naturestee]

Lissa wrote:

Myquestion today is when can I start intoducing other foods/treats intoher diet, particularly oats, papaya tablets, cherrios, raisins andbananas. She is already eating one small piece of cilantro aday and she really likes it.

Start slow, and only introduce one thing at a time. Try toleave the high sugar/carb stuff out until she's older, as her digestivesystem is more sensitive. Many people haverecommended that rabbits under 6 monthsshould not be fed greens or fruit. I started Mocha on smallbits of greens at 9 weeks, and she was fine.

Also, the potty training thing is not going well at all. Ithought younger bunnies were supposed to be easier to train.:?

IMO a myth. Some are easy to train and stay trained, someare easy to train but lose it at puberty, and some just never trainthat well.

 

[Lissa]

She is 8 weeks old. I will just continue to give her a tiny bit of cilantro like I have been. Thanks!

 

[pamnock]

Kricket wrote:

She is 8 weeks, right? If so, I think she is tooyoung for treats and veggies. (I think) Pam orGypsy or Carolyn can offer great advice.

Greens can be introduced at a young age if introduced slowly.

Pam