My rabbit ate medicated chick starter!

[OlivesMama]

I haven't found the answer to this question anywhere, surely I'm not the first person to have my rabbit get into the medicated chick starter!

He pushed through a weak spot in the fence and chowed down. What will it do to him?!

 

[A.T. Hagan]

It'll give him a terrible case of pin feather itch. You'd better shave him so he can get some relief.





























OK. That was a joke. It won't do anything to him. Fix your fence.

 

[Bunnylady]

The active ingredient that I've seen listed in medicated chick starter is Amprolium, which is sold under the trade name Corid. This is a common coccidiostat that is also used in rabbits, so the medication itself shouldn't harm him. However, introducing a large quantity of any unfamiliar food item into a rabbit's digestive tract can cause diarrhea or at least loose stools. Perhaps you should re-consider your housing arrangements for this rabbit.

 

[OlivesMama]

Yes, I've fixed the fence. They are inside until I walk the fence line again and shore everything up. Thanks!

 

[donrae]

Bunny'll be fine.