Cage Help

JessieMay · May 17, 2012

I rescued a 6 week old baby bunny last night, the lady I got him from couldnt keep him due to one of her dogs trying to eat it. Well I bought a cage, food bowl, and water bottle, but I didnt realize how small he would be, so the water bottle and food bowl are to high for him. So I got a bowl for food and water and I have them on the floor of the cage. I guess what Im asking is for advice on how to raise this little boy. Im going to try and take him to the vet next week.

Korr_and_Sophie · May 17, 2012

At that age, you want to make sure he is eating well (pellets and hay) and peeing and pooping. Young rabbits can be more at risk for digestive problems as their body transitions from drinking the mothers milk to eating solid food. Some things to look for are mucous in the poop, not eating, drinking, peeing or pooping and he being listless or not really wanting to do anything.
For the food dish and water bottle, having the food dish on the floor should not be a issue unless he starts to pee in the bowl or something. The water dish on the floor can be good as well, but some rabbits will tip them and dump the water. I would keep the water bottle on the cage and put it as low as you can. As he gets a bit older ad bigger, he may want to use the bottle. If you want him to be using the bottle, then keep it around.

erinmoveit · May 17, 2012

I have a bun that same age for similar reasons. The most important thing is consistency. Consistently make sure he always has food (hay and pellets) and water. Consistency in the brand of pellet is really important too. Don't worry about trying to give him veggies yet until he's aged a bit. Also, make sure he keeps pooing and peeing. I would also get a litter box. With how small he is, you could even use a large Tupperware for now. Put some bedding it in and some hay to entice him to keep using it.
Molly is so little she can fit into anything and often gets herself into trouble. Make sure he can't fit between the cage bars. I couldn't even fit two fingers between the bars but she could still escape.

erinmoveit · May 17, 2012

I have a bun that same age for similar reasons. The most important thing is consistency. Consistently make sure he always has food (hay and pellets) and water. Consistency in the brand of pellet is really important too. Don't worry about trying to give him veggies yet until he's aged a bit. Also, make sure he keeps pooing and peeing. I would also get a litter box. With how small he is, you could even use a large Tupperware for now. Put some bedding it in and some hay to entice him to keep using it.
Molly is so little she can fit into anything and often gets herself into trouble. Make sure he can't fit between the cage bars. I couldn't even fit two fingers between the bars but she could still escape.

erinmoveit · May 17, 2012

I have a bun that same age for similar reasons. The most important thing is consistency. Consistently make sure he always has food (hay and pellets) and water. Consistency in the brand of pellet is really important too. Don't worry about trying to give him veggies yet until he's aged a bit. Also, make sure he keeps pooing and peeing. I would also get a litter box. With how small he is, you could even use a large Tupperware for now. Put some bedding it in and some hay to entice him to keep using it.
Molly is so little she can fit into anything and often gets herself into trouble. Make sure he can't fit between the cage bars. I couldn't even fit two fingers between the bars but she could still escape.

erinmoveit · May 17, 2012

Is there anyone that can delete multiple posts?

Also, get a bowl small enough he cant sit in it. Molly likes to sit in her food bowl and poo on it when she eats. You can get a small crock in the houseware dpt at walmart for about a dollar