What would youd do?

We had the first vets trip today with both buns. It went well, they both were calm together in the carrier and got a clean bill of health. The vet said i was a very good bunny mommy and they were looked after beautifully- i was so pleased.

anyway they are both at ideal weight, but i looked today at what measurement of pellets they should be on - do you remember i asked about how much i wa feeding them?- anyway a friend went to pets at home today wich is where i got the huge bag of pellets from when i got Dobbin. According to the packet they should get 50g each a day of pellets but they are currebtly getting 10 at the most but they have fresh veg twice a day and hay unlimited all day - what should i do - i certainly dont want them putting on weight - do i stay with what i was doing or what should i do?!

Also i am so worried about them it is freezing ut there - they have heat pads and a hutch packed full of hay as well as vet beds and blankets - they will be ok wont they?!

Sue
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If they are outside then it is common for the amount of pellets to be upped during winter, however if they have plenty of hay, and their veggies too, then I wouldn't worry about the amount that you are feeding them. Pellets are not essential anyway, merely a top up of vitamins.

i would up their pellets a bit especialy now its so cold but i wouldnt give them as much as it says . :wink:

Have just checked, my two get 25-30g per day between them, so around 15g each, but they live indoors.

I think go with what the bunnies tell you, if they feel a bit thin up it a bit. But I do agree with the comment about upping it in winter, I tend to. As for if they are warm enough, went out at 11pm with dogs last night, thermometer said it was -1 and there are all the buns sat outside star gazing!! :lol: They have thicker coats than we think!! x Jess ps, i do shut them in sometimes, but it seems so mean when they choose to be outside, they have plenty of hay and heat pads to warm up with, and each other, a plie of 5 buns is a lovely sight! x

I dont measure my bunnys food out I just top his food bowl up a few times a day and even though he has access to his food bowl all day he isnt greedy and just has a nibble a few times a day, he also has hay, dried grass and veg x x x

I have uped it a bit since the summer so i think i may put it up a tiny bit more but leave it then! Thank you so much for all your advice. They do love their hay!!

Sue
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It all depends on the bun, you will soon tell if they need more. Travos could munch pellets all day, but if Treacle has a few too many she gets an icky bottom :roll: :shock: So I have to be strict with them both for that reason!

I thin you are doing fine! I think the manufacturers recommendations are sometimes a little extravagant - they do want you to buy plenty of their product after all!
If your rabbits are doing fine then great - if it ain't broke don't fix it :wink: