Amount of pellets?

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JoLB

Warren Scout

• Aug 17, 2008

• #1

Hi, I have looked quickly through old topics but can't find anything, and I have to be quick as I am using my husbands computer! So I had to start a new topic!

My rabbits went to the vets for their Myxo jabs and she said they are a bit overweight (Blue has put on weight :shock: ).

She said Barney should be about 2.5kg and Blue about 3kg.

They have unlimited hay. How much pellets should they be getting?

Christabel the vet did tell me, but I can't remember

 

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mystic.kitty

Mama Doe

• Aug 17, 2008

• #2

My rabbits get an egg cup full of pellets each in the morning with their veg. In the evening they get two egg cups full of pellets in the evening each, but no veg. They also have unlimited amounts of hay.

 

bunsmum

Warren Scout

• Aug 17, 2008

• #3

Last time I went to the vets I was told to give them an eggcup full each day

 

hurricanhoney

Wise Old Thumper

• Aug 17, 2008

• #4

A tablespoon full which I would imagine would be the same as an egg cup full.

 

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JoLB

Warren Scout

• Aug 18, 2008

• #5

Is that each? Per day?

Sorry I'm just making sure lol.

Mine don't get veg. When they did, it really upset their stomach (I had to throw the rug away!).

I do keep an eye on their poos to check they are ok though.

 

harpo

Warren Scout

• Aug 18, 2008

• #6

I give mine a teacup full of pellets each per day, Are your rabbits poorly with all veg?

 

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LuceMarbles

Mama Doe

• Aug 18, 2008

• #7

I have a lionhead and a dwarf lop. Each gets a hand full once a day which is the same as an eggcup or table spoon. Lots of veg twice a day and unlimited hay, skirting board, newspaper:lol:
Tilly's just binkeyed past me reminding me lots of exercise too. Perhaps I should try this diet!!!

 

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JoLB

Warren Scout

• Aug 19, 2008

• #8

harpo said:

I give mine a teacup full of pellets each per day, Are your rabbits poorly with all veg?

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I don't think all...but then when I give them any veg now it's a tiny tiny amount, e.g a cm square!

I know spinach is no good for them, anyway!

What veg do you give?

 

sweetcheeksemma

Mama Doe

• Aug 19, 2008

• #9

2 ounces a day - one in the morning and one in the afternoon

 

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lisa82

Mama Doe

• Aug 19, 2008

• #10

You could try starting them on herbs, mine like basil especially, I think they are less likely to cause problems, then you could gradually move them onto other veggies. Just little bits at a time then build up

 

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JoLB

Warren Scout

• Aug 19, 2008

• #11

Thank you, I will do that, I know they like herbs (tried ages ago!) so will give it a go!

 

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Gem

Wise Old Thumper

• Aug 19, 2008

• #12

They get a ladle full each at the moment