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    • Carrot Lane Bunny
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        I can not find a timothy pellet in my area and DJ is getting a dewlap and is a bit overweight.He gets 2 TBLSP of pellets they are alfalfa pellets here is the nutrient content:                       Ingredients :

        Protien……16.0%                                Dehydrayed alfalfa meal,chopped wheat,soybean meal,calcium carbonate,salt,magnesium oxide,cobalt

        Oils and Fats……2.0%                       sulphate,ferouss sulphate,zinc oxide,sodum selinate,copper sulphate,maganous oxide,mineral oil,corn cobs.

        Fibre…….16.0%                                   The brand is Hagen Original Blend Rabbit Pellets. It is in a blue bag.

        Moisture…….12.0% 

        Ash……7.0%

        maganous oxide…..140mg/kg

        Zinc oxide……..120mg/kg

        Copper……..20mg/kg

        vitamin A……12,000iu/kg

        Vitamin D3…1,200iu/kg

        Vitamin E……24iu/kg


      • jerseygirl
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          2 Tablespoons shouldn’t contribute to his weight too much. What type of hay does he get? Treats?
          Some brands that do Tim pellets in the US are Oxbow, Kaytee, Zupreem, American Pet Diner not sure of any others.


        • Carrot Lane Bunny
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            He gets Timothy Hay and Fresh herbs as a treat. He gets 1 1/2 cup of romaine a day (he cant tolerate anything else.)And sometimes a raisin sized piece of apple.


          • jerseygirl
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              That sounds super healthy. Maybe some of the US members can suggest some Tim pellets for you hopefully.


            • Carrot Lane Bunny
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                could someone please help me!


              • RabbitPam
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                  Carrot Lane,
                  I used to have trouble finding healthy pellets until I learned that some exotic vets sell them in their offices. You might go online and start with brands you like, such as Oxbow, Big Red Rabbit food (New England & Canada) and maybe some others I can’t think of at the moment, and then do a “where this is sold” search on their website. Usually they list who carries their product.

                  Or, try calling your best exotic vet locally and ask where you can buy very healthy pellets. They may know a source.


                • Beka27
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                    Oxbow is now available in some local pet stores, or you can order Oxbow, Amer. Pet Diner and other brands online and have it shipped to you. Vet offices do carry some brands like Pam said. Where do you get your pellets currently? What kind of rabbit is DJ and do you know how much he weighs? Is he neutered?


                  • Carrot Lane Bunny
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                      DJ is a mix of some sort (must post pictures!)He weighs 5 pounds.Right now we buy our pellets at the pet store.He is neutered and is 1 year old.I am in BC Canada.


                    • Beka27
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                        So some of those brands will be harder for you to find. Maybe check into that Red Door brand?


                      • Carrot Lane Bunny
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                          I did and found absolutely nothing that has decent shipping to here and I cant find any locally.


                        • Deleted User
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                            Carrot Lane, you’re in BC, aren’t you?
                            You should be able to get the Zupreem Nature Promise, ask maybe if they can order it. Many pet stores in Canada are supplied by Burgham and Burgham has it in their catalogue (burgham item # HH0387).


                          • Deleted User
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                              carrot, check your message center, I emailed you.


                            • katie, max & penny
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                                also, mazuri makes a good timothy based pellet. they sell it at petsmart. also, i used to order zupreem’s pellets from rabbitstop.com. its good priced but i always worry about freshness with online stuff.

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