Hey guys!
I bought a few rabbits from the auction last tuesday. They seem to be young, and some are younger than others. I'm guessing they are about 10 weeks old, but I could be wrong. I will eventually be selling them at the 4-H fair. Most all of them look to be in great health, but there is one that I've noticed is a bit bloated in the stomach, but I can still feel the back bones. She is not terribly skinny, but I feel like I should not feel any bones for the size of her stomach. I've also noticed she has had some diarrhea. I'm thinking she probably has a case of worms.
I've had rabbits before, but have never had to treat them for worms. I've been doing research, but most of the info I can find says to treat rabbits ages 12 weeks and older with ivermectin. I'm not sure about the age of these guys, so I don't want to hurt her. I've actually grown pretty attached to this one rabbit and I will probably keep her, but I definitely don't want to sell any rabbits with worm problems.
What do you guys use to worm your rabbits? I've read mixed reviews about using horse wormer, but many seem to have good luck. Again, I'm not sure if it will be ok for her since she may be a bit younger than the recommended age for wormer, and she is also fairly small (Looks like holland lop/jersey wooley mix). I will be going to TS tomorrow to see what other wormers they offer.
None of the other rabbits seem to be exhibiting signs of worms other than this little girl. I gave them all a real good check over today. Other than the pudgy belly, this rabbit seems healthy. The fair is still about three weeks away, so I should have time to treat any others if problems arise, but I would definitely like your advice so I don't do more harm than good for these guys.
I bought a few rabbits from the auction last tuesday. They seem to be young, and some are younger than others. I'm guessing they are about 10 weeks old, but I could be wrong. I will eventually be selling them at the 4-H fair. Most all of them look to be in great health, but there is one that I've noticed is a bit bloated in the stomach, but I can still feel the back bones. She is not terribly skinny, but I feel like I should not feel any bones for the size of her stomach. I've also noticed she has had some diarrhea. I'm thinking she probably has a case of worms.
I've had rabbits before, but have never had to treat them for worms. I've been doing research, but most of the info I can find says to treat rabbits ages 12 weeks and older with ivermectin. I'm not sure about the age of these guys, so I don't want to hurt her. I've actually grown pretty attached to this one rabbit and I will probably keep her, but I definitely don't want to sell any rabbits with worm problems.
What do you guys use to worm your rabbits? I've read mixed reviews about using horse wormer, but many seem to have good luck. Again, I'm not sure if it will be ok for her since she may be a bit younger than the recommended age for wormer, and she is also fairly small (Looks like holland lop/jersey wooley mix). I will be going to TS tomorrow to see what other wormers they offer.
None of the other rabbits seem to be exhibiting signs of worms other than this little girl. I gave them all a real good check over today. Other than the pudgy belly, this rabbit seems healthy. The fair is still about three weeks away, so I should have time to treat any others if problems arise, but I would definitely like your advice so I don't do more harm than good for these guys.
