This might seem an odd question, but it recently occurred to me. I have previously had solo bunnies but now have a pair of Netherland Dwarfs.
They are generally not greedy when it comes to pellet food, but I'm slightly concerned that if one was to stop eating the other might just finish what's in the bowl during the day while I was at work, and I might therefore be unaware there was a health issue. They both eat plenty of hay but it's quite difficult to keep track of consumption levels.
In the past it's always been very clear to me when my bunny was off his or her food, but now there are two I'm worried I might not realise. I suppose if there was consistently even a small amount of food left over I could separate them for a day or two to check who was eating, but this would feel a bit cruel as they are free-roaming. I could also tempt them both with greens, although I think if I remember correctly sometimes in the past a bunny who was off pellets would still take greens.
Any advice greatly appreciated!
They are generally not greedy when it comes to pellet food, but I'm slightly concerned that if one was to stop eating the other might just finish what's in the bowl during the day while I was at work, and I might therefore be unaware there was a health issue. They both eat plenty of hay but it's quite difficult to keep track of consumption levels.
In the past it's always been very clear to me when my bunny was off his or her food, but now there are two I'm worried I might not realise. I suppose if there was consistently even a small amount of food left over I could separate them for a day or two to check who was eating, but this would feel a bit cruel as they are free-roaming. I could also tempt them both with greens, although I think if I remember correctly sometimes in the past a bunny who was off pellets would still take greens.
Any advice greatly appreciated!