Baby bunny diet

[Cwest]

I rescued a couple baby bunnies a few weeks back. They were being “hand raised” by children who lost interest and were sickly and on the verge of death. They’ve since been fed formula and are fit and healthy. I’ve introduced hay and pellets which the one loves(they got another rescued friend a few weeks older and he is eating fine too). But the one refuses any food at all. She only wants her milkies and water. They’re roughly 4weeks old now(and other 7) but the two eat beautifully and she just won’t. She is very baby-ish too. The other two explore while she just insists on being up or cuddled. When they run on the lawn she will only follow me around and not bother running around. Should I be worried? I’ve never had bunnies before

[Rain]

I think it would be best to take all of them to a rabbit savvy vet so that they can be checked since they are so young and one of them isn’t eating. It will also help you because the vet can explain everything to you about baby bunny care and what to look out for. Do you have one near you? They should start being weaned by seven weeks I think, someone correct me if I’m wrong. Is she not active as in lethargic? Because that would be a huge warning sign that somethings up. Is her poop and pee normal?

[Rain]

Yes four to eight weeks until they can be weaned. I just checked.

[LittlePuffyTail]

I agree. Sounds like you need a vet.

[Cwest]

They’ve been to a vet, I received the formula and a powder to mix with their formula from them. The older one isn’t on formula. Her poop is normal, just like the others. If I run away from her she’ll run to me. Hops around but only in the same spot if I sit with her(I’m assuming its a girl, have no clue honestly). If I hadn’t known to introduce food to them then I’d just assume(based off of her eating) that they’d be just needing formula now

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