Hi Leanne,
It is very very normal for babies to produce extra cecals simply because their diet at a young age needs to be very nutrient rich… Pellets should also be unlimited at this age… PROVIDING they are a good quality pellet without any seedy fruity junky bits. As to veg… If they have had it from the beginning they should have good leafy greens unlimited too… If they have not had it before best to hold off and start introducing it slowly from about 4 months… Babies need food to grow so don’t feel bad about giving him unlimited healthy food at this age… The cecal situation will start to settle as he transitions onto an adult diet but right now it is actually a good sign that he is making a few too many.

Roberta knows a great deal more about baby rabbits then I do so I’ll leave the things she addressed.

However, I will emphasize that you want a plain pellet. Also at this age you can be feeding him alfalfa in pellets or mixed with the hay.

When you are ready to transition to an adult diet (around six or seven months) you can use the article and lists (please do read the article) on this page as a guide: http://rabbit.org/suggested-vegetables-and-fruits-for-a-rabbit-diet/ It has the kind of measurements you were requesting. You can also check the FAQs page on that site (it is The House Rabbits Society’s site) for more information on the care and diet of baby rabbits. Its information is presented in a straight forward user friendly manner and is reliable.

So in the mean time fill up your little one’s pellet dish and enjoy your growing baby! Best of luck!

Unlimited pellets are recommended under 7 months, but if he’s overproducing cecals regularly, it’s okay to cut back to a more measured amount. Try giving a portion several times per day rather than just “fill up the bowl” at the first sign of it being empty. Maybe get a 1/4 cup scoop and feed that amount throughout the day, but keep track of how many scoops he gets in a 24 hour period. If he has excess cecals, you’ll know that he’s getting a bit too much.

It is fine that he’s eating veggies now. Keep it to very basic, mild ones like romaine, parsley, etc…

I think Roberta is right – this is normal for young rabbits on unlimited pellets – as long as the cecals are perfectly formed it is not a problem – well, it may be a messy problem for you but as far as health, it’s not a problem.

Just as a quick note, my rabbit vet (who’s recommended by the HRS) told me it was totally fine to stop feeding unlimited pellets at 4 months and to start cutting back. I have a smaller breed (holland lop), and I think they finish their growth more quickly than other, larger breeds (just extrapolating). Right now your bun is still growing and needs the pellets, but if he’s still producing extra cecals past 4~ months (when he’s not really a baby anymore and should be eating them), I would cut back. My two cents!

I’m glad you got things figured out. We are always here to help.