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- 06/29/2023 at 12:30 AM
  BunnyBabe
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  Hey everyone,
  
  So a little over a week ago my sister was out for a walk (in historic district pretty populated) and found an abandoned rabbit. Obviously she called me since I have rabbits. I brought him home and took him to the vet a few days later. He is perfectly healthy! But they said they couldn’t tell his breed or age but most likely he was over a year.
  
  Here’s the problem, he doesn’t act like an adult. He is hungry all the time, full of energy and reckless abandon. He will climb on or explore anything without hesitation. He also sleeps hard. He goes from wide open to dead bunny flop in 2 seconds. He isn’t fixed but also isn’t spray anything.
  
  I don’t mind not knowing but I’m worried he should be on young rabbit food. He looks like a baby Flemish. I added some pics I wad hoping for some thoughts on this. I don’t want him over weight but I also don’t want him to starve.
  
  Thanks in advance!
- 06/29/2023 at 4:59 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  Most rabbits are mixed breeds. He has the Himalayan genotype it looks like based on the fur pattern (will likely darken at the ears and nose when colder. True Himalayan rabbits have a very lanky look and narrow face, which yours does not.
  
  Ear size does suggest he’ll get bigger, but I think unlikely to be continental or giant– just doesn’t have the body proportions/features I typically see in younger giants.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 06/29/2023 at 5:55 PM
  LBJ10
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  Very hard to tell from these pictures. Does he have Himalayan/Californian coloring? Or is he light gray broken? I’m see what looks like gray spots on his side, but it’s hard to tell in the picture.
- 06/30/2023 at 2:58 AM
  Bam
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  He does look young, it looks like he hasn’t quite grown into his ears yet. But junior rabbit pellets should be stopped at around 5-7 months anyway, and for big breeds its important they dont grow too fast (same with big breed dogs). So I think adult pellets plus hay should be good for him.
  
  It’s great that he has such a lot of energy and initiative, but it doesnt necessarily mean he’s very young. My bun Mango is 14 months now and still very energetic.
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