Brought home a rescued mini rex today

[kallie79]

Hi

Today I had gotten a mini rex named Gus. He is kinda skittish, because the previous owner didn't have the time to play with him much.

I have been doing alot of online reading about rabbit ownership and the gal I got Gus from gave me some odd instruction on caring for Gus.

She told me she's been feeding him parrot food. Is that ok? Im thinking of getting him some high quality pellet food. The previous owner said he doesn't like any kind of pellets? Any advice on that please?

I clipped his nails tonight because they were super long. Gus did real well with the nail trimming ( way better then our dog does ) I used a toe nail clipper, is that ok?

 

[mistyjr]

Parrot food isnt good for him, and that is not recommended for feeding him that. Seeds, and nuts arent good for him. You need to switch him to some good rabbit pellets that you can get at your local farm store.. And also get him some Hay. Hay isn't that much about $5 a bale or less. And it last you for couple of months.. Hay is good for their teeth to be shorter. But get him on some good pellets.

 

[kallie79]

How do I change his food to a pellet food? I read that seeds are bad for rabbits also.

Today, I will be getting him some timothy hay and some good pellet food, plus some toys.

This little guy will definitely have a change of lifestyle, and I hope it don't stress him out.

 

[Nancy McClelland]

You need to check through the library here for info. Depending on his age he will different needs--younger rabbits need higher amounts of calcium and protein while they are growing. Parrot food is for Parrots, not bunnies. We use a timothy based pellet and unlimited timothy hay. If he's old enough, 6months, you can also introduce vegetable into his diet.

 

[kallie79]

Did some bunny shopping today. Bought some timothy hay, and some pellet food called ecotrition. And few other treats for him. Since it was also grocery shopping day, we got some veggies for him and us. Lol. Hope he enjoys his salad tonight, cuz were having one too! (Romaine, cucumber and carrots)

 

[kallie79]

Oh yeah. Gus will be a year in May.

 

[jujub793]

Yikes! What the heck were his previous owners thinking feeding him parrot food!? He is sure lucky you rescued him!!

 

[Tweetiepy]

You should introduce one veggie at a time if he hasn't had any before (like for a human baby) so if he has a reaction, you'll know to what foods

 

[Wabbitdad12]

Let me welcome you to Rabbits Online, my name is Dave and I am a moderator on the forum. So if I can be of any help please let me know. This is a terrific website for rabbits and their slaves, not only is it very active but also friendly. I am so glad you’re here and I know you will enjoy it.

Gusis lucking that he found a caring bunny slave like you. You can use a empty toilet paper tube to stuff his hay in. He willenjoy eating hishayand he can chew on the cardboard tube too. Baby keys makegreat toys.

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I have listed some links I thought you might find interesting:

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Here is a link tothat will help you and your bunny to connect, How To Bond With Your Bunny.

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[kallie79]

Thank you for the advice! I appreciate all of it. Especially the toilet paper roll for the hay, I was trying to figure out what to put it in. I just had it laying in his cage.

I know he loves carrots and romaine lettuce for sure now, but he didn't touch the cucumber pieces. So I will try a different veggie weekly, every week there will be something different in his diet.

I think Gus is settling in a whole lot better now, I open his cage and after a few seconds he hops out and sniffs out the room he is in.

:biggrin2:

 

[kallie79]

Gus- first attempt to posting picture, hopefully it works!

 

[Wabbitdad12]

Very handsome bun.

 

[Nancy McClelland]

Good looking little man.