InstantForum.NET v4.1.2Small Animal Communityhttp://board.smallanimalchannel.com/forums@bowtieinc.comWed, 19 Jun 2013 17:04:40 GMT20http://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Topic9502-105-1.aspxDon't feed him alfalfa based food! My bunny (Bentley) has diarrhea every 2 weeks due to his owner before me having kept him on only alfalfa. I have had a vet confirm this, alfalfa is just legumes, it has no substance/protein, but it is EXTREMELY addictive to rabbits. Feeding them alfalfa can and usually does lead to life-long digestive issues.<br>Timothy hay/timothy hay based food is the best way to go. <br><br>I apologize if I sound a bit pushy, but this is coming from a person who has to wash the ENTIRE bunny every 2 weeks because of it.<br><br>Try a food like this one, it's always pretty cheap and is timothy hay based, not alfalfa.<br><br>http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12277366&lmdn=SHOP+FOR&f=PAD%2FpsNotAvailInUS%2FNoMon, 28 Jan 2013 10:59:54 GMToopsiemehttp://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Topic9502-105-1.aspxWell according to my vet alfalfa as not good for rabbits cuz they are to strong in something maybe not thoughFri, 04 Jan 2013 13:13:22 GMTHamstermodelhttp://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Topic9502-105-1.aspxI feed my Holland Lop rabbits who are 3 years and 5 years of age Timothy pellets, Timothy Hay, you can find this at local petstores. Also every couple days I give them fresh fruits and veggies such as<br>carrots (not to much though have alot of sugar!) <br>celery<br>kale<br>lettuce<br>herbs<br>apple<br>and lots of other greens just check on websits what is edible for rabbits! <img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Skins/Small Animal/Images/EmotIcons/BigGrin.gif" border="0" title="BigGrin">Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:11:01 GMTHamstermodelhttp://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Topic9502-105-1.aspxHere is a good link!<br><br>http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/diet.htmlSun, 15 Jan 2012 12:37:51 GMTsnowybunny12http://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Topic9502-105-1.aspx1. it's fine if they eat there feces</P><P>2. rabbits eat mostly hay. but they also need lettuce!!!!!!!!!</P><P>3. you shouldn't have gotten a rabbit if you don't know what to feed it!!!!!!!!!! <img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Skins/Small Animal/Images/EmotIcons/Angry.gif" border="0" title="Angry"></P><P>4. you should research about rabbits dietSat, 14 Jan 2012 11:43:50 GMTmisspiggiehttp://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Topic9502-105-1.aspxI don't see alfalfa pellets as an issue most rabbit breeders and owners feed (plain, no little treats added) alfalfa pellets and their rabbits are healthy, not fat. I feed it and my rabbits are a perfect weight, some a little under that I'm trying to get their weight up a little.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 04:33:29 GMTSilversmokehttp://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Topic9502-105-1.aspx-Unlimited Timothy Hay<br>-Pellets (not the kind w/ treats)<br>-Unlimited water from a water bottle or bowl<br>-1 cup of veggies per 5 lbs of body weightSat, 26 Feb 2011 05:19:58 GMTsammie1110http://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Topic9502-105-1.aspxGlad to hear it! You have a horse? <br><br>I used to have cows. They were awesome but you can't ride a cow...Sun, 16 Jan 2011 21:33:23 GMTBlancDeHotothttp://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Topic9502-105-1.aspxoops, ment to say TIMOTHY pellet, the oxbow brand you recomemded, i picked it up at petsmart the day after you posted your reply, i think i typed alfalfa because i was just unloading my horses hay wich is alfalfa and had it on the brain. Toby now eats Timothy oxbow brand pellets and Timothy hay.Sat, 15 Jan 2011 10:31:56 GMTTobybunnyhttp://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Topic9502-105-1.aspxAlfalfa is a very high in calcium food and should not be fed. As the above poster has said. We use Wagg Rabbit optium nuggets and freeze dried grass (hay substitute) You can feed hay in large amounts. Fresh veg should be fed daily, small amount and slow introduction for buns that are not used to it. We have a veggie list for bunnys on our website if you would like to know what is safe for your bunnys.</P><P>Rabbit diet list.</P><P><A href="http://www.popcornparadiseanimalrescue.co.uk/rdiet.html">http://www.popcornparadiseanimalrescue.co.uk/rdiet.html</A>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 06:20:47 GMTpopcorn paradise animal rescuehttp://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Topic9502-105-1.aspxPlease don't use alfalfa pellets! They are the reason why so many rabbits are obese and die young of kidney stones. Alfalfa has too much calcium for an adult bunny.<br><br>The post about cetroscopes (below my first one) is not true, but I guess it depends on the bunnies. My bunny likes pooing those during the afternoon, LOL.Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:35:58 GMTBlancDeHotothttp://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Topic9502-105-1.aspxthanks so much for your tips! I have switched Toby to an Alfalfa pellet, and give him timothy hay with a few veggies now. I have noticed he no longer has a icky bum, and he is way more active! THANKS SO MUCH!<img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Skins/Small Animal/Images/EmotIcons/BigGrin.gif" border="0" title="BigGrin">Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:52:58 GMTTobybunnyhttp://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Topic9502-105-1.aspxCecotropes, aka 'Night feces' only come at night (thus the nickname) and they aren't there for long because the rabbit eats them right away. <br>I feed all may rabbits either Purina Rabbit complete or Seminole Rabbit grower and showing formula. Both of these feeds are just the alfalfa pellets, no mixtures, the fiesta mixes and such are not good for rabbits because of the high and unnecessary sugar content. Plus the type of feed I mentioned is overall a whole lot cheaper! <br><br>Adding timothy hay to your rabbit's diet is also good for the roughage, helps digestion (could be part of the reason for a yucky bum like you said). <br><br>Let us know what you do <img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Skins/Small Animal/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif" border="0" title="Smile">Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:28:59 GMTSilversmokehttp://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Topic9502-105-1.aspxThe bunnies eat the cetroscope right after it comes out and unless you stare at your bunny all day you probably won't see it happen (I've watched a rabbit for a for a whole day without doing anything else for a science project.) they feel the cetroscope coming down, reach to the butt and eat it. It looks kind of like they are washing their face. You should see your previous post in the rabbit section for my last answer.Sun, 02 Jan 2011 09:54:19 GMTBlancDeHotothttp://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Topic9502-105-1.aspxToby is my new 5 year old, not fixed mini lop. He is my first rabbit and i have no clue if im feeding him right. Please let me know what you feed your rabbits for a long and healthy life! He also has recently started to always have a wet bum. He got his litter stuck all over it so i gave him a bath with a wash cloth and bunny shampoo but that was over 24 hours ago and his bum is still wet! I also havnt seen any cecotropes around his cage or him eating any. Is it normal that i never see him or is he supposed to leave them around? Please let me know what you feed your rabbits and what you suggest i do.Sat, 01 Jan 2011 18:05:49 GMTTobybunny