LauryStevens
Mama Doe
I'm picking up a new rabbit tomorrow to pair up with my Thumper after she's been fixed and I've changed her diet. I'm very excited! It's what her current owner says that owrries me a bit. The rabbit is a netherland dwarf (i'll make another link shortly and attack photo).
My owner said to me via phone - "the breeder that I bought her from told us not to change her diet as they have sensitive stomachs. Also she can not have fresh grass and only a tiny amount of hay each week. Apparently they can die of bloat from wind due to fresh grass and hay"
I questioned further about the food and she replied - "she has a bowl full every morning of mixed rabbit food (Rabbit Royale)
Now I know rabbits have sensative stomachs but surely this particular rabbits stomach isn't that sensative. I'm a little concerned about her dental situation (she's 5 months old) if she isn't being given much hay.
Do you think I'll be ok to slowly change her food over to Bunny Basics T and fresh hay every day (both slowly over a 2-4 week period)
Thanks guys!
My owner said to me via phone - "the breeder that I bought her from told us not to change her diet as they have sensitive stomachs. Also she can not have fresh grass and only a tiny amount of hay each week. Apparently they can die of bloat from wind due to fresh grass and hay"
I questioned further about the food and she replied - "she has a bowl full every morning of mixed rabbit food (Rabbit Royale)
Now I know rabbits have sensative stomachs but surely this particular rabbits stomach isn't that sensative. I'm a little concerned about her dental situation (she's 5 months old) if she isn't being given much hay.
Do you think I'll be ok to slowly change her food over to Bunny Basics T and fresh hay every day (both slowly over a 2-4 week period)
Thanks guys!