Need help with baby bunny

[Dany405]

So I recently got a baby bunny she’s 1 month and a half I actually got her on Tuesday. I’m not sure how much I’m supposed to feed her, if y’all know anything would you help me?

 

[Preitler]

Welcome

Well, thats pretty young. Anyway, keep feeding what she's used to for now, same brand of pellets etc. If you need to switch her diet do it very gradually and slowly.

What do you feed, what was her diet until now? She should have unlimited hay at all times, fresh hay every day even if not all is eaten (they never do), or if she has been fed grass and forage that too. Do not introduce greens or veggies now if she isn't already used to that.

If you are not sure if she had greens, I would stick to hay and pellets for now.
How much pellets, dunno, depends on your rabbits size, others know more about that.

 

[Dany405]

Welcome

Well, thats pretty young. Anyway, keep feeding what she's used to for now, same brand of pellets etc. If you need to switch her diet do it very gradually and slowly.

What do you feed? She should have unlimited hay at all times, fresh hay every day even if not all is eaten (they never do), or if she has been fed grass and forage that too. Do not introduce greens or veggies now if she isn't already used to that.

If you are not sure if she had greens, I would stick to hay and pellets for now.

I been feeding her pellets and lettuce i don’t know if that okay for now? Cause I just got her and I haven’t been able to get her other things like hay,etc

 

[Dany405]

I been feeding her pellets and lettuce i don’t know if that okay for now? Cause I just got her and I haven’t been able to get her other things like hay,etc

I been feeding her pellets and lettuce i don’t know if that okay for now? Cause I just got her and I haven’t been able to get her other things like hay,etc

But I’m not sure how much I’m supposed to be feeding her and how many times a day since she’s just a baby 1 month and a half and she’s very tiny

 

[Catlyn]

Welcome to the forum!
Did she get lettuce before moving to your house? If not, you shouldn't be giving it to her at all, she's too young for that.
Pellets for a baby can be unlimited. Make sure that they're alfalfa/lucern based pellets. Hay also needs to be alfalfa. These both need to be given as much as she eats. At least until she's 4-6months old. Give her a bowl with fresh clean water too.
But how come you got the rabbit before her essentials? Usually it's the other way round, you know? I'm sorry if it might come off as offensive, but did the arrival of your new bunny cloud your common sense?
I know i was hyped for my first rabbit just a year ago as it was my first pet after a 5-7year period of time but still, we got all his setup ready first and then went to choose him.
Again i must say sorry if it comes off as harsh on my side, i meant not to.
I hope my info helps!
Good luck with your bun and don't forget to introduce her on the forum if you haven't already!

 

[Dany405]

Welcome to the forum!
Did she get lettuce before moving to your house? If not, you shouldn't be giving it to her at all, she's too young for that.
Pellets for a baby can be unlimited. Make sure that they're alfalfa/lucern based pellets. Hay also needs to be alfalfa. These both need to be given as much as she eats. At least until she's 4-6months old. Give her a bowl with fresh clean water too.
But how come you got the rabbit before her essentials? Usually it's the other way round, you know? I'm sorry if it might come off as offensive, but did the arrival of your new bunny cloud your common sense?
I know i was hyped for my first rabbit just a year ago as it was my first pet after a 5-7year period of time but still, we got all his setup ready first and then went to choose him.
Again i must say sorry if it comes off as harsh on my side, i meant not to.
I hope my info helps!
Good luck with your bun and don't forget to introduce her on the forum if you haven't already!

I know But it all happened so fast when I got her I’m still learning tho! Thank you for the advice

 

[Catlyn]

Would you mind sharing how you got her so fast?

 

[Dany405]

Would you mind sharing how you got her so fast?

Well I seen that they were selling her and I had been wanting a pet for a while now. So I decided to get her Before they sold her. She’s been good though, she’s so energetic And Is a very good bunny.

 

[Preitler]

I would not feed lettuce now, or very little of it. It's an ok part of a diverse diet, not a staple food. And only if the rabbit is already used to it.

Rabbits need food all the time. That's because of how their digestion works. Hay is the most convinient and safe staple food, pellets a supplement for nutration and calories. In theory rabbits can be raised on pellets alone if the composition is right, that's what they were invented for - effective feeding of meat rabbits, but long term health issues like teeth problems are not a concern there for obvious reasons.

Baby rabbit stomachs can be quite sensitive, they relay on bacteria for digestion, if new food is introduced they first need to grow the right bacteria for that, that's why new stuff should be introduced slowly starting with fingernail sized bits.

I would get hay, and Info about the rabbit was fed until now as soon as possible.

 

[Catlyn]

Well I seen that they were selling her and I had been wanting a pet for a while now. So I decided to get her Before they sold her. She’s been good though, she’s so energetic And Is a very good bunny.

That is NOT a good way to shop for a pet... Especially a bunny baby with high needs. Did you not ask them if you could just book the baby, get all her stuff and then collected her?
Even better would've been to get one from a shelter, but meh, you made your choice.
Bet you know better next time.

 

[Dany405]

I would not feed lettuce now, or very little of it. It's an ok part of a diverse diet, not a staple food. And only if the rabbit is already used to it.

Rabbits need food all the time. That's because of how their digestion works. Hay is the most convinient and safe staple food, pellets a supplement for nutration and calories. In theory rabbits can be raised on pellets alone if the composition is right, that's what they were invented for - effective feeding of meat rabbits, but long term health issues like teeth problems are not a concern there for obvious reasons.

Baby rabbit stomachs can be quite sensitive, they relay on bacteria for digestion, if new food is introduced they first need to grow the right bacteria for that, that's why new stuff should be introduced slowly starting with fingernail sized bits.


I would get hay, and Info about the rabbit was fed until now as soon as possible.

Okay Thank you so much for the advice!

 

[Dany405]

That is NOT a good way to shop for a pet... Especially a bunny baby with high needs. Did you not ask them if you could just book the baby, get all her stuff and then collected her?
Even better would've been to get one from a shelter, but meh, you made your she’s doing good and I’m still working on getting her the rest of the things she needs that’s why I came onthis website. Thanks for your opinion.

That is NOT a good way to shop for a pet... Especially a bunny baby with high needs. Did you not ask them if you could just book the baby, get all her stuff and then collected her?
Even better would've been to get one from a shelter, but meh, you made your choice.
Bet you know better next time.

im trying my best to take care of her. And she’s doing good. Thank you for your opinion though

 

[Dany405]

That is NOT a good way to shop for a pet... Especially a bunny baby with high needs. Did you not ask them if you could just book the baby, get all her stuff and then collected her?
Even better would've been to get one from a shelter, but meh, you made your choice.
Bet you know better next time.

I came on this website for a reason. So I could get better on helping my bunny.

 

[Catlyn]

I came on this website for a reason. So I could get better on helping my bunny.

Yes, i know. That's also why 99% of the other members came here when they did, and there's nothing bad about it.
I didn't mean to say what i did so offensively, but sadly text doesn't convey voice and intonation. Offensiveness was the least i wanted.
I just wish that people did their great research BEFORE getting their pet. I hope everything works out with her!

 

[Freedom]

As above
Unlimited pellets and unlimited hay.
We fed ours oxbow young rabbit pellets
And alfalafa hay. You can get this at tractor supply.
Hold off on feeding human food. Veggies. Fruits. Treats etc.

For the most part rabbits won't overeat.
At this age always keep food down for her.

There are also some posts in here on house setups. Tips on litter training. Etc.

Congrats to being a bun owner. They're amazing.

 

[Blue eyes]

Welcome to the world of rabbits! So glad you've found this forum. It will be a great resource. Any questions on housing, behavior, litter training, toys, diet, etc can be found here on the forum -- just a question (post) away.

In the meantime, if you'd like some general information about rabbit care -- a place to review topics you may not have even thought of yet, feel free to browse around my website.
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[Smile414]

Alfalfa and timothy hay mix should be fed to baby bunnies
and pellets. And also does she have toys, hides, litterbox etc.? They need those too.