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katokym

Warren Scout
Just a quick question, I am busy putting together a booklet of information for a couple of Jemimas babies new owners. I have become a bit confused on the safe and unsafe food lists. i have been able to find a couple of different lists but one list says a certain fruit is toxic and another says its safe.

Could anyone confirm if the following are toxic or safe. dont want to hurt the babies. :?

Pear, Blackberry, raspberry, lettuce, watermelon and oregano.


Thankx for your help in advance.
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I know pear is safe in moderation (a piece evey week). All lettuce is safe, but iceburg lettuce has no nutritional value and is a waste to feed them. Don't include foods on the list you aren't certain of. Especially since fruit isn't really required for them, its just nice to give them. My rabbits get strawberries and apples as their fruit and that does them just fine.
 
I'd avoid lettuce altogether for babies as they tend to have more sensitive tummies.

The others could be given in very small quanties. Again though for babies if they've not already had it best to leave it. Fruit is sugary so more likely to upset the tummy.

It would be best to keep the babies on their current diet until they're atleast 14weeks. So make sure they get the exact same brand of food.

If the owners want to switch to a different brand then do it gradually over about 10-14 days.

The diet should be plenty of hay, unlimited pellets (unless they're not eating hay too) and whatever fresh food they are already used too. Any food they haven't had before again needs to be introduced graually a little at a time.

The RWA produce a range of leaflets, if you contact them they should be able to send you copies or you can print them off their site here: http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/rwf/information.htm

Tamsin
 
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