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beckys bunnies

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:wave: Hi all, Can some please advise me on building up a rabbits weight? I've just got a rabbit thats abit on the skinny side and was wondering what is the best way to build it back up without causing any health problems.

All Advise Welcome :roll::roll::roll::roll:
 
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well i would only do small changes gradually. start with a small increase in the pellets you feed (or food if they not been changed over from a mix) then introduce little bits of veg. carrots are high in sugar and are more likely to cause fat but dont overfeed or ul get red wee(extra protien in it think) i would increase hay available and let them graze grass in a run in the garden. hope this helps.
 
I find a little porridge is the best way of building bunny weight - just soak a teaspoon of porridge oats into a little warm water...most bunnies absolutely love it! Also a slice of banana is good for this (in desperate situations I have been known to mash the banana into the porridge for a very tasty treat!)

As bunlover says though, you do need to be very gradual when adding anything new to a bun's diet as it can take their guts a couple of weeks to adjust to the new food and can cause serious problems if you change the diet too quickly.

Has the skinny bun seen a vet? It's always worth ruling out other problems associated with weight loss (e.g. an underlying infection such as snuffles, worms, dental issues etc) before going straight to fattening them up.
 
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