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Starsky not drinking much??

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Kibbles

Mama Doe
Well, I cleaned out Starsky's hutch on Friday and haven't filled his water since, because I like to monitor how much he drinks. Well, it's not gone down much; I filled it all the way to the top when I first put it in and now it's gone down about... 4, 5 inches maybe? Is this normal and I'm just overreacting or should I be concerned? I think I'm probably just overreacting, because as I posted this I realized more and more that it's likely not to be an issue, because he's not got any symptoms of anything and he's not a big drinker anyway. Just want to hear your thoughts. :oops:
 
You should change his water everyday, maybe thats why he isnt drinking.... Maybe he wants fresh water...

Mine have got 4 water bottles that get changed every day :D:D
 
Okay, thanks. I'm sure his bottle isn't blocked; the reason I didn't replace his water is because I'm always paranoid about him not drinking without me knowing. :oops:
 
StarskyH said:
Okay, thanks. I'm sure his bottle isn't blocked; the reason I didn't replace his water is because I'm always paranoid about him not drinking without me knowing. :oops:
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Fill it to the top everyday, then you can see if its gone down at all before you fill it again.
 
they drink more out of a dish, and mine like a splash of boiling from the kettle in with the cold at this time of year, so I do that morning and evening - in fact they seem to like it quite warm :shock: But Benny's not much of a drinker even so - he only has about 100ml a day, whereas Maa just loves a good long drink in the morning - bit like me with a cuppa :lol:
 
Edgar and Jerry (although Jerry doesn't drink very much, it is mainly Edgar) can get through a whole 1.1 litre bottle every day!

I was really worried when I first got him, but was told by his previous owner that he has always drank alot, and my vet says that he is healthy.

Maybe it is just that some rabbits drink more than others, but it still does seem like alot of water for 1 bunny to drink, even if he is a big rabbit.:?
 
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