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[bluemini]

I have always heard that you feed 1/2 per5 pounds body weight of a rabbit in pellets a day ?

At the moment I feed my rabbit who is about 4 1/2 pounds 1/4 a day,unlimited hay and a cup and a half of veggies,does that sound okay ?

 

[Ms. Research]

I have always heard that you feed 1/2 per5 pounds body weight of a rabbit in pellets a day ?

At the moment I feed my rabbit who is about 4 1/2 pounds 1/4 a day,unlimited hay and a cup and a half of veggies,does that sound okay ?

Sounds like a balanced diet for a rabbit to me. Also diet depends on how active your rabbit is. Do they get exercise outside their cage? Exercise and a carefully planned diet, like yours will IMHO give a rabbit a long and healthy life.


eta: Along with plenty of clean water.

 

[woodleighcreek]

I feed my woolies 1/2 cup a day and as much timothy hay they want. If your bunny wont clean it all up, however, feed it less.

A good way to test if is food is ok is to check his condition. Can you feel bones?

 

[bluemini]

I feed my woolies 1/2 cup a day and as much timothy hay they want. If your bunny wont clean it all up, however, feed it less.

A good way to test if is food is ok is to check his condition. Can you feel bones?

No he is healthy and doset have bones sticking out but hes not over weight ,hes a mini rex and weighs 4 pounds so hes ideal weight for the breed(imo) but just want to make sure the diet is balanced and im giving enough .

 

[bluemini]

I have always heard that you feed 1/2 per5 pounds body weight of a rabbit in pellets a day ?

At the moment I feed my rabbit who is about 4 1/2 pounds 1/4 a cup of pellets a day,unlimited hay and a cup and a half of veggies,does that sound okay ?

Sounds like a balanced diet for a rabbit to me. Also diet depends on how active your rabbit is. Do they get exercise outside their cage? Exercise and a carefully planned diet, like yours will IMHO give a rabbit a long and healthy life.


eta: Along with plenty of clean water.

Yeah his cage is big he can run/jump etc . and he gets out to run every other day .


He eats it all,I feed him in mid day and its gone before dark,except the hay . His coat looks good and he looks healthy but I think I may need to increase the pellets to 1/2 a cup ? He dosent weigh much but you cant feel any of his bones . :/

 

[woodleighcreek]

I have always heard that you feed 1/2 per5 pounds body weight of a rabbit in pellets a day ?

At the moment I feed my rabbit who is about 4 1/2 pounds 1/4 a cup of pellets a day,unlimited hay and a cup and a half of veggies,does that sound okay ?

Sounds like a balanced diet for a rabbit to me. Also diet depends on how active your rabbit is. Do they get exercise outside their cage? Exercise and a carefully planned diet, like yours will IMHO give a rabbit a long and healthy life.


eta: Along with plenty of clean water.

Yeah his cage is big he can run/jump etc . and he gets out to run every other day .


He eats it all,I feed him in mid day and its gone before dark,except the hay . His coat looks good and he looks healthy but I think I may need to increase the pellets to 1/2 a cup ? He dosent weigh much but you cant feel any of his bones . :/

I would suggest gradually increasing his feed and see if he clean it up. If not, than go back two 1/4. I just talked to a friend who breeds mini rexes, and that is what she suggested as she feeds her bunnies 1/2 a cup.

 

[bluemini]

Sounds like a balanced diet for a rabbit to me. Also diet depends on how active your rabbit is. Do they get exercise outside their cage? Exercise and a carefully planned diet, like yours will IMHO give a rabbit a long and healthy life.


eta: Along with plenty of clean water.

Yeah his cage is big he can run/jump etc . and he gets out to run every other day .


He eats it all,I feed him in mid day and its gone before dark,except the hay . His coat looks good and he looks healthy but I think I may need to increase the pellets to 1/2 a cup ? He dosent weigh much but you cant feel any of his bones . :/

I would suggest gradually increasing his feed and see if he clean it up. If not, than go back two 1/4. I just talked to a friend who breeds mini rexes, and that is what she suggested as she feeds her bunnies 1/2 a cup.

Okay,thanks . I will try that , I used to have him on 1/2 a cup but then he got over weight . Im not sure how though,he dosent get any treats , sometimes he gets an apple slice or a baby carrot but he dosent get much .

Also , I feed him kaytee supreme and that has made his fur look great and keep him at a good weight,he just seems a little light . Maybe its just bone structure and the breed ? I had a lop that was about 12 pounds,but wasnt over weight ,,, I guess its possible ?

 

[Ms. Research]

Yeah his cage is big he can run/jump etc . and he gets out to run every other day .


He eats it all,I feed him in mid day and its gone before dark,except the hay . His coat looks good and he looks healthy but I think I may need to increase the pellets to 1/2 a cup ? He dosent weigh much but you cant feel any of his bones . :/

I would suggest gradually increasing his feed and see if he clean it up. If not, than go back two 1/4. I just talked to a friend who breeds mini rexes, and that is what she suggested as she feeds her bunnies 1/2 a cup.

Okay,thanks . I will try that , I used to have him on 1/2 a cup but then he got over weight . Im not sure how though,he dosent get any treats , sometimes he gets an apple slice or a baby carrot but he dosent get much .

Also , I feed him kaytee supreme and that has made his fur look great and keep him at a good weight,he just seems a little light . Maybe its just bone structure and the breed ? I had a lop that was about 12 pounds,but wasnt over weight ,,, I guess its possible ?

Holland lops are supposed to be stocky. They are supposed to be big boned. Mini Rexes are more on the sleek side I believe. So I think you are right to state about structure and breed. You will see a difference between both because they are supposed to be different. I agree that as long as your rabbit is not showing ribs, coat is bright and shiny, eyes alert, your rabbit is getting his proper diet.

 

[bluemini]

I would suggest gradually increasing his feed and see if he clean it up. If not, than go back two 1/4. I just talked to a friend who breeds mini rexes, and that is what she suggested as she feeds her bunnies 1/2 a cup.

Okay,thanks . I will try that , I used to have him on 1/2 a cup but then he got over weight . Im not sure how though,he dosent get any treats , sometimes he gets an apple slice or a baby carrot but he dosent get much .

Also , I feed him kaytee supreme and that has made his fur look great and keep him at a good weight,he just seems a little light . Maybe its just bone structure and the breed ? I had a lop that was about 12 pounds,but wasnt over weight ,,, I guess its possible ?

Holland lops are supposed to be stocky. They are supposed to be big boned. Mini Rexes are more on the sleek side I believe. So I think you are right to state about structure and breed. You will see a difference between both because they are supposed to be different. I agree that as long as your rabbit is not showing ribs, coat is bright and shiny, eyes alert, your rabbit is getting his proper diet.

Just making sure haha thanks everyone !

 

[hoodat]

All rabbits are not created equal. Some fatten easier than others. Run your finger along the backbone. you should be able to feel bones but they have sort of a padded feel. If the bones are too sharp it is underweight. If you have trouble feeling the bones it is too fat. Adjust your feed accordingly.