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Shane26154

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My bunny is a baby (as far as i know) he is only about a month or 2 old. He is a dwarf rabbit one of the most beautiful i've seen. I built him a cage looks something like this

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He also jumps on the little house in the left side corner and jumps up to a little plat form i have like a second floor..... it is 2 big crates connected with a hole in the side of it and connected.. I have some premium blend rabbit treats and i have the green pellet food..He drinks out of a little cat dish with half of it food and the other side water....i mix a little of the treats with the food. he seems to love the little dry carrott bites.... He loves to jump out of the cage occasionaly to explore the room. but he cant get far or get into anything to get him into anything i just usually get him and put him back in the morning when i wake up...

I don't know if he likes the cedar i bought him.. he usually moves it from the corner he lays in so he is just laying on the wood... Is there anything that i have not mentioned that you think i might need to go get at the store..? he loves to lick my arm. i guess for salt but i have no clue any suggestions on what i should do to make him any happier than what i have for him??? thanx
 
I wouldn't recommend feeding greens to young rabbits underbreeding age (some people say small amounts are okay but I steer clear of it). I'd also steer well away from cedar bedding-it can cause big respiratory problems. I'd get pine shavings or woodypet. Rabbits like chew toys and things to head butt around, too, like balls.

Sounds like your bun has a nice big home!

Welcome to the Forum!

Ellie
 
Thanx

Is there any thing i should do..? mabey just have the cedar all gone and then just let him sit ont he wood?

Also, is there anythign around the house i could give to the bunny to play with..

I also heard to not let him eat outside grass or something.. I don't know what else to feed him ..

I jsut want him to be the happiest bunny ever..!!!
 
As long as you feed small amounts of greens, it's fine. I fed my bunnies greens from 6 weeks old with no ill effects and 2 of mine were on veggies from teh time they could eat solids.

The licking is actually kissing, it's not for salt. The bunnyis saying it loves you.

He needs toys though, a bored bunny is a destructive bunny in many cases.

I'd be leanient on the treats though, store bought ones are often very sweet and not all that good for your rabbit and sugar at a young age is even worse then it is for an older rabbit.
 
Like Mybabybunnies said limiting the treats for any bun is something you should do, since carrots are high in sugar naturally and then if bought from the store its probably even higher:shock:

Good toys to give buns are toliet paper roll or paper towel rolls, phone books or newspaper to shred, and those plastic balls with the bell in it (my mocha looovvveess those) most of toys can be found around the house.;)
 
Hi Shane - one thing you can do is let your bun out & spend time every day playing with him. Rabbits are social animals & need contact to be happy!

Most rabbits do not like to lie on bedding, in my experience. I would remove the cedar & let him lie on the flooring. Many rabs prefer bare floors even in wire cages.

Rabs can have small amounts of lawn grass, but ONLY if it has NOT been treated with insecticides or other chemicals.
 
Hi Shane!

Welcome to the forum.

Toss the cedar away!! The aromatic oils can be harmful to buns. He might like a towel or small blanket....as long as he doesn't eat it. Or try some small grass mats for the floor.

One thing you did not mention was if you were giving the little guy some hay. Little ones can get alfalfa hay...as much as they want. Later on you can switch him to timothy hay.

I always ask what food the bun is on when I get them and may even ask for a weeks worth to get started. If you are going to switch foods, do it gradually so his system can get used to the new food.
Make sure the pellets that you are giving him are alfalfa-based and that it doesn't have a lot of treats or colored pieces in it. Oxbow is considered the best, Purina is good (what I use), and my next choice would be Kaytee. Remember, get plain pellets....low protein and high fiber. And give him all he wants.....little ones up to 4-6 months should get free feed. I'd stay away from treats for at least a couple of months. and then I would go with more natural treats like baby carrots, rolled oats, maybe a raisin.

A few fresh veggies would be ok. Start with small amounts and only a couple of times a week to begin with. I started all mine out with a little romaine.

Last but not least..... it is almost mandatory to take pictures and post them ;)

~Jim
 
Ok once i can get my camera working ill definatly post some pictures. Anyways I bout just those green pellets with nothign else in it "Hartz" original recipe says dehidrated alfalfa meal and the treats have a little of everything premium gourmet also has dehidrated alfalfa meal oat groats sunflower seeds, dried carrots. flaked corn soybean meal wheat middings. kibbied corn dried bananas.potassium chloride salt. and a bunch other thigns.. thats just what a littl ei have read of the ingredients.
 
Shane26154 wrote:
Anyways I bout just those green pellets with nothign else in it "Hartz" original recipe says dehidrated alfalfa meal and the treats have a little of everything premium gourmet also has dehidrated alfalfa meal oat groats sunflower seeds, dried carrots. flaked corn soybean meal wheat middings. kibbied corn dried bananas.potassium chloride salt. and a bunch other thigns.. thats just what a littl ei have read of the ingredients.
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Just wanted to clarify....did you buy the Hartz or something else?


 
Hi Shane - best to avoid the "treat" mixtures: corn, seeds, etc. are not good for rabbits. Here is some good diet advice:

http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/diet.html

And he should have as much hay as he wants. Very important for bun digestion.

16% protein is typical for rabbit pellets, but even less is better if you can find it.
 
yeah i bought the hartz... its what brand it is.. but i bought him baby carrotts is that ok? i just dont have the money right now to get the stuff for the hay or anythign like that.
 
It would be better to use the "treat" money to buy hay...often hay can be gotten cheaply, even $1-2 a bale! Baled hay does need to be checked carefully. A layer should be separated; it should not be "dusty" or have a sour smell. Hay is essential for bunny digestion. & overall health. Without it he could develop GI Stasis:

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ileus.html
 
I buy 60 lbs of good quality Timothy hay for $4.50 from a local farmer, that's plenty for one rabbit! But I'd agree to stop the treats and buy hay instead. Store bought hay is normally crap so if you can find it from a farmer, it's cheaper, nicer quality, and fresher.

I don't think Hartz makes any quality pellets to be honest. Is it colorful? If it is, it's basically like a person living on pizza and pop. You can check your local feed store (like where horse feed is sold) and see what brands they carry, it's a lot cheaper most of the time as well!
 
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