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Hi, I have 2 Netherland dwarfs who are coming up to 1 year old. I've noticed recently that their poops are a lot darker over the past few weeks than they have been previously. We haven't changed their diet but I've heard this may be a sign of too much protein so wanted to make sure I'm giving them the appropriate diet!
Pellets: we give them an equal mix of science selective junior (it says that this is okay for adult dwarfs) and Burgess nature's blend. We give them between 15-20g each over the course of the day.
Hay: generally Timothy or meadow hay with Burgess dandelion or oat hay mixed in. They both eat plenty of hay.
Veggies: I try and vary this as much as possible but they have small portions of 3 of the following each day: romaine, rocket, celery, cucumber, pepper, coriander, parsley, mint, sage, tomato, basil. They will occasionally have very small portions of spinach, cabbage, kale, sprouts, pak choy if we have it in but I never give much as I know it can cause tummy upsets if they have too much!
The only thing I can think of is the pellets. I've looked and the SS junior seem a little high in protein? Are we okay in offering them a mix of pellets?
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated
Pellets: we give them an equal mix of science selective junior (it says that this is okay for adult dwarfs) and Burgess nature's blend. We give them between 15-20g each over the course of the day.
Hay: generally Timothy or meadow hay with Burgess dandelion or oat hay mixed in. They both eat plenty of hay.
Veggies: I try and vary this as much as possible but they have small portions of 3 of the following each day: romaine, rocket, celery, cucumber, pepper, coriander, parsley, mint, sage, tomato, basil. They will occasionally have very small portions of spinach, cabbage, kale, sprouts, pak choy if we have it in but I never give much as I know it can cause tummy upsets if they have too much!
The only thing I can think of is the pellets. I've looked and the SS junior seem a little high in protein? Are we okay in offering them a mix of pellets?
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated