Baby Bunny, Please Help!!!

[NatJ]

We do have pellets. we are going to start with some alfalfa hay and see how he does with that and then work up to pellets. Thanks!!

I would put a small amount of the pellets in his cage now and let him decide

You're right that bunnies don't do well with sudden food changes, but everything you can offer is a change from what he had outdoors. So I would keep doing the milk since it seems to be working, but provide water and hay and pellets to let the bunny make his own choices among them.

 

[newchck]

I would put a small amount of the pellets in his cage now and let him decide

You're right that bunnies don't do well with sudden food changes, but everything you can offer is a change from what he had outdoors. So I would keep doing the milk since it seems to be working, but provide water and hay and pellets to let the bunny make his own choices among them.

Thank you!!

 

[MissE]

Thank you. We are going to try to get 15-30 cc a day into him of good formula / goats milk and some alfalfa. Hopefully he will be nice and chunky soon!

Does generally feed their kits only 1 or 2 times a day. You want to see a nice round belly when you're done feeding him. His weight probably isn't too bad for his age. Feed the formula twice a day until he doesn't eat any more. Offer pellets freely throughout the day.

I hate when people release domestic animals, especially those that raised them thinking they would be a meat source and then didn't have the guts to process them. They could have simply posted them for free on Craig's list instead of leaving them to fend for themselves.

 

[newchck]

Since this rabbit is domestic, but born / has been outside his whole life. Do you think he would adjust well to being a pet rabbit? I do not think he has had much / if any eyesight until yesterday once we cleared one eye up. Obviously by pet I mean a pen (36x36) to sleep in, but plenty of running and exercise time. Currently he is in a large dog carrier in our room.

 

[newchck]

Does generally feed their kits only 1 or 2 times a day. You want to see a nice round belly when you're done feeding him. His weight probably isn't too bad for his age. Feed the formula twice a day until he doesn't eat any more. Offer pellets freely throughout the day.

I hate when people release domestic animals, especially those that raised them thinking they would be a meat source and then didn't have the guts to process them. They could have simply posted them for free on Craig's list instead of leaving them to fend for themselves.

Yes I agree. I am not exaggerating when I say there are probably at least 50 domestic rabbits that run "wild" in town (very small town ). They do not really like people, but do not hide / run in fear from humans like a normal rabbit. Sadly our town also has many outdoor dogs and cats, so I am sure survival is not easy.

 

[MissE]

Since this rabbit is domestic, but born / has been outside his whole life. Do you think he would adjust well to being a pet rabbit? I do not think he has had much / if any eyesight until yesterday once we cleared one eye up. Obviously by pet I mean a pen (36x36) to sleep in, but plenty of running and exercise time. Currently he is in a large dog carrier in our room.

He should adjust. He's young. He certainly shouldn't be allowed free again. I would put him down first. Better a quick end than a short life of fear. It doesn't seem like you have any desire to turn him loose, so even if he doesn't become a cuddly pet, he can still be a good pet.

 

[newchck]

He should adjust. He's young. He certainly shouldn't be allowed free again. I would put him down first. Better a quick end than a short life of fear. It doesn't seem like you have any desire to turn him loose, so even if he doesn't become a cuddly pet, he can still be a good pet.

Thanks! I am not worried about cuddly, just happy and healthy I really appreciate all of your help. I will try to keep this thread updated with how he is doing, if he is a he lol!

 

[EverythingDucks]

Sounds like you are doing everything right.
Are both his eyes opened now?

 

[newchck]

Sounds like you are doing everything right.
Are both his eyes opened now?

I am working today, but my husband is at home with him. To my knowledge just the eye we un-matted yesterday is open. We are going to work on the other eye tonight. I emailed an exotic vet pictures and they are going to get back with me. Looks like TSC sells antibiotic eye ointment so I am going to pick that up.

 

[cassie]

As a long time dairy goat breeder, I can tell you that goat milk is good for a lot of critters. But not for baby rabbits. While it may be easy to digest it is not nutrient dense enough. The same is true for cow milk. If the bunny is eating, and at three weeks it should be, you could mix a little powdered milk in with the pellets. Can't hurt. For the eyes, get an antibiotic eye ointment.