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How do i figure out my rabbits ideal weight?

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Ambience

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As i'm reducing my rabbits food intake compared to the 70-100grams pellets they were on a day, to 10-25 grams of pellets , lots of hay and a some veg( Primarily, cucumber, spring greens and herbs. I wanted to check i am keeping my rabbits at there ideal weight. How do i work out a rabbits ideal weight. Is there a quick way to do this?

Thanks
Ambience x
 
They way I do it is to feel them. Weights mean nothing to me as my buns are all the same breed but different sizes and so need to be different weights to be healthy. I know how much they weigh, but am far more likely to notice even the slightest change in their body.


They should feel firm. You should feel their spine, but it shouldn't be sticking out at all. Their tummies shouldn't go "in" and should really follow the line of their rib cage. Ribs shouldn't really be felt, but the muscle over them.

Of course you need to know your bun. Which ones are stocky breeds (dwarf lop) and which are sleek (belgian hare).
 
You vet will be able to tell you, they'll do as Teddy's_mummy describes and tell you whether his current weight is right or needs to go up or down a bit. As they get more practice they can usually give you an ideal weight to aim for.
 
Tamsin said:
You vet will be able to tell you, they'll do as Teddy's_mummy describes and tell you whether his current weight is right or needs to go up or down a bit. As they get more practice they can usually give you an ideal weight to aim for.
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Great - thankyou both. That's very helpful. Think i'll get the vet to let me know, since i'm going to be in there alot this week :)

Ambience xx
 
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