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You could just soften her usual pellets. I tend to pour boiling water on them and leave them for a while, then mash with a fork and add a bit of apple puree if it's for syringe feeding. The powdery bits from the bottom of a pack is also useful to save. Otherwise, just add a bit of water and...

Checking her droppings is a good way to check if she's eating enough - any change in size, shape and quantity should ring alarm bells. My concern is that if you think she's not eating hay, she really should have an alternative food source. Rabbits should be almost constantly eating. If they are...

It's definitely not an emergency vet visit, but I can understand how it all feels more complex at the moment, and that you don't need the extra stress or expense. I assume she's eating & doing all the other stuff as normal. Hugs to you all.

Could just be moulting as it's that time of year. Everything of mine is in a low level moult (it's still cold here) Mites? Would need vet to confirm (skin scrape & microscopy). Treatment is straightforward (Ivermectin over a few weeks). Usually means there are other issues which make grooming...

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Sometimes it's pot luck with how the teeth grow. I had litter brothers. One was fine, the other needed dentals every couple of months for years. You just have to work around it. Some breed types are more prone to dental problems (lops and short-faced types). Some were born from parents with...

You could also try to rehome privately. That enables you to do a homecheck, or whatever you feel is appropriate. You may also be able to keep in touch with the new owner. There are lots of eg Facebook groups, and the usual online pet sites.

I checked the weight of my dental bunnies weekly. You get used to the pattern of when they need another procedure, although the intervals can change over the years. Some of mine used to be able to eat only certain leaves off suspended branches, and finely shredded or grated fresh food. Grass...

As it could be viral, bacterial, allergy or a foreign body, there is no responsible advice other than contact a vet.

It might be worth trying Pets at Home if you have a local one with an adoption centre, if there are no better options. A rescue will be better placed for a responsible home, in my opinion, as P@H don't do homechecks so bunny could go to pretty much anyone who walks in off the street. Sometimes...

There's no way you can know what is causing the snuffles without a professional examination. Rabbits can go down hill very quickly, partiularly if they are stressed or very young. I would not want anything to spread to them all. You also can't rehome the babies if there's a risk of them becoming...

I would suggest a vet visit for Rosemary & the babies.

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I wouldn't even attempt 2 entire females in the same space, and certainly not as strangers in a carrier when there's nothing you can do if there's an issue. Bonding 2 girls is my least favourite option. You would probably find it easier with a neutered boy - but wait until you've got settled in...

Many happy returns. That's a fabulous age. 🥰 🥕🥬🌿

I had an adult rabbit with Floppy Rabbit Syndrome once. Bananas provided additional potassium and the rabbit made a full recovery with a lot of nursing care. A 4 week old baby really needs a professional examination and diagnosis. Their digestion is different from that of an adult as they are...

If you are in the UK and the rabbits are healthy and mobile, I wouldn't be worried at this time of year. Are they normally outside? Do they have more space than just the hutch so they can run around? A dry, draughtless nest area full of hay ought to be more than adequate, plus lots of...

I buy hemp fitch by the big bale. I use it for all the small furries now. For the rabbits and guinea pigs it goes on the bottom of the litter trays with a layer of hay on top. It composts really well. Not as absorbent in the same way as eg paper based litters - it tends to just stay wet in that...

It really doesn't sound like it's an issue with your rabbits, and I'm sure you know that it isn't. Maybe start keeping a note of any particular issues and times when she has been round, or been and handled the rabbits, etc - just in case it ever escalates. Dates, times, and a short (one liner)...