Question about rabbits?

[Fiasco]

Hey there! I've enjoyed the help of BYC for quite some time now with my hens. Now I have two baby bunnies, and I'm not sure where to look for advice. Should I stick here, or can any of you recommend a rabbit forum? I see a lot of them on google, but I'm not sure where to turn!

Thanks in advance for your help and advice!

 

[The Phantom]

@Kessel23?

 

[Tale of Tails Rabbitry]

Are your rabbits pets or are you planning to breed them? Makes a difference about which forums will be a better fit for you.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Plenty of folks on here have dabbled in rabbits. So feel free to ask away on BYC. There's more forums on rabbits on Backyard Herds, the sister site to this one so maybe check that out too, there's a link at the bottom of the page.

 

[MrsMistyReal]

@CapricornFarm might be able to help you

 

[MartinsPoultry]

I have rabbits. I might be able to help with some questions.

 

[tuesdaylove]

I'm far from a rabbit expert but I know a few things. I have two for pets.

 

[Fiasco]

Thanks everyone for your advice! I'll definitely check out Back Yard Herds.

The question I have right now is about a 5-week-old baby bunny. The reason the breeder gave her to me so young, is because the mother was nipping at the babies and wouldn't feed them anymore, so she'd already been separated.

My concern is, would a 5-week-old baby need some formula or anything? She's eating some pellets and hay, but that might not be her first choice. She seems pretty healthy apart form that, except that her poops are tiny (compared to her 7-week-old sibling's), and irregular in shape- and sticking to the fur around her bum. Maybe all of that is normal, I have no idea! This is my first time raising rabbits; my experience so far is limited to chickens and cats! Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Tale of Tails Rabbitry]

Sounds like a pet, so this forum is a good one. There are others but...it is up to you.

Some things kind of depend on the breed, especially what size the breed is. Smaller rabbits seem to mature a bit faster, I think.

I know that many meat rabbit breeders wean at 4 weeks. I usually wean at 5 to 8 depending. Rabbits in the wild usually wean at around 4 weeks because the doe is usually having another litter at that time.

I personally would not supplement with a milk replacement at this point, as long as the bunny is thriving. You need to just have quality pellets and hay. They need chew ro wear down their teeth and to have a lot of fiber that hay gives them, but too much alfalfa can make them fat.

Rabbits have two different kinds of poop. One is round and dry. The other is softener, moist, and will stick together or on the fur...the rabbit eats this and should to stay healthy. As long as it has both types, it is normal. (Diarrhea is not good.)

 

[Fiasco]

Sounds like a pet, so this forum is a good one. There are others but...it is up to you.

Some things kind of depend on the breed, especially what size the breed is. Smaller rabbits seem to mature a bit faster, I think.

I know that many meat rabbit breeders wean at 4 weeks. I usually wean at 5 to 8 depending. Rabbits in the wild usually wean at around 4 weeks because the doe is usually having another litter at that time.

I personally would not supplement with a milk replacement at this point, as long as the bunny is thriving. You need to just have quality pellets and hay. They need chew ro wear down their teeth and to have a lot of fiber that hay gives them, but too much alfalfa can make them fat.

Rabbits have two different kinds of poop. One is round and dry. The other is softener, moist, and will stick together or on the fur...the rabbit eats this and should to stay healthy. As long as it has both types, it is normal. (Diarrhea is not good.)

Oh, good! It sounds like she'll be just fine, then. She seems to be eating well, but I'll keep en eye on that. She has both kinds of poo sticking to her bum, but I assume it's just due to her super-soft baby fur and she'll grow out of it. They're both Holland Lops, by the way. Thanks for you help!