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AZ Rabbits said:
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I'm curious as if it is normal for them to act like they are starving when I come out to visit and feed, even after they have eaten they paw at the door and pace waiting for me to come over there.
Yes, that's normal. You'll find that many will do that even if they still have some food left in their feeder. It's a funny thing.
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Glad to hear its a normal thing. I couldn't understand it because OP is feeding them well.

Silly question, could this reaction be because they are outside? Mine see me all the time because they are inside and in my living room. No pawing but a lot of dancing around when they hear bags (thinking food) or see anyone open the refrigerator?

Sorry hollymh, if I'm cutting in to your thread. Just curious about this.

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Not sure if being outside or inside makes a difference. However, I'm guessing that because they're inside you're giving them lots of treats and other things to eat. If this is the case, they'll not be as programed to go to their feeders at the daily given time.
 

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Ms. Research said:
AZ Rabbits said:
hollymh said:
I'm curious as if it is normal for them to act like they are starving when I come out to visit and feed, even after they have eaten they paw at the door and pace waiting for me to come over there.
Yes, that's normal. You'll find that many will do that even if they still have some food left in their feeder. It's a funny thing.
AZ Rabbits:

Glad to hear its a normal thing. I couldn't understand it because OP is feeding them well.

Silly question, could this reaction be because they are outside? Mine see me all the time because they are inside and in my living room. No pawing but a lot of dancing around when they hear bags (thinking food) or see anyone open the refrigerator?

Sorry hollymh, if I'm cutting in to your thread. Just curious about this.

K
lol no worries at all. I give them lots of treats I'm about to take them some fresh veggies in fact, my dutch was inside for a while and even when in the house she would race around her cage and try to get out to play, she has a very dog-like personality. I picked up a holland lop today and he has a the same personality of my dutch, my polish is less friendly though and also a lot less apt to jump when I come out---she just waits by the door lol
 

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hollymh said:
Ms. Research said:
AZ Rabbits said:
Yes, that's normal. You'll find that many will do that even if they still have some food left in their feeder. It's a funny thing.
AZ Rabbits:

Glad to hear its a normal thing. I couldn't understand it because OP is feeding them well.

Silly question, could this reaction be because they are outside? Mine see me all the time because they are inside and in my living room. No pawing but a lot of dancing around when they hear bags (thinking food) or see anyone open the refrigerator?

Sorry hollymh, if I'm cutting in to your thread. Just curious about this.

K
lol no worries at all. I give them lots of treats I'm about to take them some fresh veggies in fact, my dutch was inside for a while and even when in the house she would race around her cage and try to get out to play, she has a very dog-like personality. I picked up a holland lop today and he has a the same personality of my dutch, my polish is less friendly though and also a lot less apt to jump when I come out---she just waits by the door lol
Must be a Polish thing, mine is very aloof, and at 2 lbs has the Biggest Attitude. But will wait patiently at his door when dinner is served after my DH's attitude adjustment. Or treats, or veggies, or fruits. But he is my lap bunny. Just like your Dutch. Loves to sit with me on my lap and watch everything.

Congratulations on the new Holland Lop.

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you could try 1/4 cup for the small ones and a 1/2 cup for the dutches. my hollands get a 1/2 and they are smaller than dutches so you can try that also it is good to not feed your rabbits one day and give them alot!!!!! of hay to eat. this helps clear there digestive systems and is good for them. mine are ravinous eaters too but sometimes they could care less
 

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2seth2 said:
you could try 1/4 cup for the small ones and a 1/2 cup for the dutches. my hollands get a 1/2 and they are smaller than dutches so you can try that also it is good to not feed your rabbits one day and give them alot!!!!! of hay to eat. this helps clear there digestive systems and is good for them. mine are ravinous eaters too but sometimes they could care less
I'm glad you posted that about the not eating pellets for one day and giving lots of hay to eat that day. My bunnies seem to go through that on their own. Every once in a while, they will leave some pellets but go crazy eating hay to where their litter box is almost out of hay and only the ECO is there. Thanks so much for posting that.

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