I picked up a 4 month old new zealand rabbit from a breeder who had fattened up this guy for obvious purpose. Rabbit is 5 kilos and quite plump, built like a hydrant. Quite active and healthy otherwise. We noticed that his belly is very hard. he seemed to be force fed, almost.
It has been with us for less than 48 hours but is quite shy and somewhat fearful. We did try to get it some excercise by taking it out to back yard but for some odd reason, he is not eating. He did eat a bit of his old hay and pellets which we got from breeder but now he does not want to eat any more. He refused greens and whatever other treats we offered him but what really puzzles me is this - Why is he refusing offer of food by pushing away with his "arms" whenever food is offered to him?
I have seen rabbits not accepting food but this guy is actively pushing away as if in defiance.
Is he boycotting us and hence does not want anything from us? :x
Or maybe he is so full that he wants to lighten up.
It has been with us for less than 48 hours but is quite shy and somewhat fearful. We did try to get it some excercise by taking it out to back yard but for some odd reason, he is not eating. He did eat a bit of his old hay and pellets which we got from breeder but now he does not want to eat any more. He refused greens and whatever other treats we offered him but what really puzzles me is this - Why is he refusing offer of food by pushing away with his "arms" whenever food is offered to him?
I have seen rabbits not accepting food but this guy is actively pushing away as if in defiance.
Is he boycotting us and hence does not want anything from us? :x
Or maybe he is so full that he wants to lighten up.