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9 week old - soft stool

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k.mdaniels

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sORRY - I'm new to bunny land so I have a lot of questions.

For the past 5 days I have been letting my two bunnies on to the grass as this is where their run is. I have noticed one of them (dont know which one) is producing softer stools. Is there something i can feed them that would stop this? Is grass alright for them at 9 weeks old?
 
:wave: From what i know, grass and veg should be limited whilst they are that young. They will be eating a few pellets as well and have unlimited hay. Im sure somebody else wil come along with more info :) welcome
 
Hello :wave:

What other foods are you feeding them on? I would say make sure they have unlimited access to hay as this is the best food they can have. I think with younger rabbits the key is to introduce grass slowly, as their tummys are very delicate.

I'm sure someone else will be along to help soon :thumb:

xx
 
If the babies have been weaned onto grass, ie they had access to it whilst still with their Mum, then grazing should not be a problem. Are the soft poos you see the round, normally hard, currant like ones or are they the caecotrophs that a Bun should eat. Caecotrophs look rather like a bunch of grapes and are dark, shiney and SMELLY!! If the soft poos you are finding are caecotrophs then dont worry too much. Some babies are better than others at eating them.
You could add a probiotic to the babies drinking water and ensure that they eat lots of hay.

If the soft poos are the round, normally hard ones, try restricting grass grazing to encourage a greater hay intake.
What dried feed are you giving? If a cereal mix then it would be a good idea to very, very gradually change to a pellet feed. The change needs to take place over at least 2 weeks for babies.

Janex :)
 
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