Can I feed my 5-month-old Holland Lop a tablespoon of oats daily?

[ConnieRivera]

I have a 5 month old holland lop, she was the runt of her litter. much, much smaller than her siblings. is it alright for me to be giving her about a tablespoon of organic steel cut oats everyday to get her weight up a little?

 

[InspectorMorse]

I have a 5 month old holland lop, she was the runt of her litter. much, much smaller than her siblings. is it alright for me to be giving her about a tablespoon of organic steel cut oats everyday to get her weight up a little?

Personally I would not do so. Rabbit digestion is complex and trying to ‘bulk a Rabbit up‘ with just carbohydrate dense food types can cause problems.

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Is she underweight, or just small compared to her siblings? Do you weigh her regularly ?

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What is her exact diet at the moment and does she have competion for food or does she live alone ?

If she really is underweight then it is better to increase protein rather than just carbs. Baby/ growing Rabbits need more protein than fully grown adults. Alfalfa hay is a good source of protein and calcium for growing Rabbits. It should not be fed ad lib though and never as a replacement to grass hay.

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