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types of poo?

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kimd6200

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hya all,this is prob going be a strange question but could someone explain to me about the whole poo situation.ive noticed on afew threads that you meantion different types n rabbits are meant eat them.:? i thought poo was poo.ive never seem mine eat any.is this normal?
thanks
kim.xxxx
 
Caecotrophs - These come out in a bunch and are much softer than normal poo and a little smellier. You don't normally see them as your bun should eat them to absorb extra nutrients. If you see them it might be because your bunnies diet is too rich in protein or calories and therefore he doesn't feel the need to eat them. If they look really soft then your bunny might have eaten something that disagrees with him or isn't getting enough fibre. Your bun wont eat these as they can't get a grip on them. The final reason you might see them is because your bun is overweight and can't reach.

"Normal" poo - these do not come out like a bunch of grape and are a much lighter brown. Most people would say the bigger the better. The more fibre the bun eats, the bigger and lighter they will be. It means that lots is passing through the digestive tract which reduces the risk of GI stasis. There is a tread somewhere on record breaking poo sizes (just don't read whilst eating)
 
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