Hello everyone! It’s my first time posting here so apologies in advance if this is the incorrect spot.
I’m picking up my first bunny on Saturday — a Broken Blue Holland Lop who will be a little over 8 weeks old when I bring him home. I am getting him from a breeder at a ranch here in the Bay Area that was recommended by a friend (she’s a bunny owner). In advance of bringing him home, I’ve been doing a lot of research (I came across an amazing Google Doc on this forum) and while I’m nervous I also feel very prepared. The one thing that has thrown me off is the breeder’s recommended diet. My bun will be 8 weeks on Dec 13th, and he’s currently on a diet of Timothy Hay, alfalfa based pellets (Manna Pro Feed For Rabbits), and one piece of dried papaya per day.
I’m thrown off by the alfalfa pellets and dried papaya — as these aren’t food suggestions I’ve been previously for bunnies. Any idea of when I should get him off alfalfa pellets and onto adult pellets? Luckily there’s a rabbit savvy vet locally and I’ve already called them about bringing him in for his first check-up.
Non-diet related, I noticed the bottom of his feet look a bit stained (see pics attached), from my Google searching it doesn’t appear to be anything of concern but please correct me if I’m wrong.
This is my very first pet so I guess I’m being the anxious precautious first-time mom?
