This is a first time experience for me with a youngster not wanting to eat. Luckily all of our rabbits in the past have been good eaters. He is a NZW at 4 months of age. He has been pellet raised and up until a week ago had been eating about 5 oz. (weight) per day. He also gets a small apple tree branch and one small apple (no seeds) about three times a week and he eats it very well. We have had daily temperatures of +/-100F for almost two weeks and the hutches are outside in a very shaded chicken run. He comes from excellent stock and we are trying to get set up with two new does and this one new buck for breeding.
I noticed a little more than usual food left in the feeder about 8 days ago. The amount of left food has increased slightly each day this past week.
Are there any other signs that I should look for that would indicate illness? I do not feel any swelling or any other to-the-touch symptoms. But he is very skiddish and the most nervous bunny we have had. When his cage is open he huddles in the back corner and hates to be touched. He's not aggressive at all, just scared.
Any advice out there? Thanks.
I noticed a little more than usual food left in the feeder about 8 days ago. The amount of left food has increased slightly each day this past week.
Are there any other signs that I should look for that would indicate illness? I do not feel any swelling or any other to-the-touch symptoms. But he is very skiddish and the most nervous bunny we have had. When his cage is open he huddles in the back corner and hates to be touched. He's not aggressive at all, just scared.
Any advice out there? Thanks.
