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[Deleted User]

so I am i feeding my rabbits a bunch of different greens I’m curious about how much greens am I supposed to feed per pound of rabbit I have a three pound rabbit I have another three pound rabbit I have a 9  pound rabbit and I also have a five pound rabbit I really AM confused about the Feedings because of so many different answers on Google so I would like to know from you guys what you are amounts are.

I’m also going through a bout of gi stasis with my Holland he is in the beginning phases I think I caught it soon enough I am treating at home because I can’t afford to pay 1200 dollars like the last time my other rabbit got GI stasis so I wanted to run down the list of stuff that I have for him.

I went out and bought the gas relief for children I have a small bag of critical care I also bought grape  Pedialyte and I also bought two little things of baby food squash is there any other tips that I can do to ensure he gets a little better if he’s not a lot better by probably Friday that’s when I get paid I’ll be taking him to the vet so any help would be awesome thank you guys so much

[Savikins]

I’ve also heard/read lots of differing opinions on how much greens one should feed their rabbit… House Rabbit Society recommends 1 cup of packed greens per 2 lbs body weight, daily. My Holland lop is 4.4 lbs (big for a Holland lop, I thought, but I just took her to the vet and they said she’s not even a bit overweight) and I feed her just over 2 cups of fresh greens a day, half in the morning and half at night. The vet said that was perfect. I try to give her at least 3 or more different greens a day. I’d say to see what works best for your buns. I also feed my bun 1/8 cup of Oxbow Adult-T pellets and unlimited Timothy and oat hay. 

I can’t really answer your question about stasis, unfortunately… Good luck. 

[Cottontail]

I agree with Savikins; each bun is going to be different, and as long as they are eating enough hay I wouldn’t worry too much. I keep an eye on the poops and if they start getting too dark I’ll cut back on greens a bit, but for the most part if the buns are happy, eating a good bit of hay, and have nice healthy poops then I see no problem in giving them extra greens. Plus, when it comes to having a bunny in stasis; the big thing is keeping them eating and hydrated.. so extra greens sometimes go a long way in keeping them healthy if it gets them eating.

I haven’t had a lot of stasis issues; but I believe the general protocol is getting food and liquid in as much as you can… also belly rubs and symethicone to help with tummy-gas and helping things move. Critical Care is great for getting liquid and nutrition into them, and you can get it in different flavors. If you can’t get any, you can make a slurry from wetting down some pellets and maybe putting some of your Pedialyte in it (though I suggest a clear one so you don’t have to deal with food-coloring in their systems) There are many members that have had lots of experience with stasis.. and as their day rolls around I’m sure more will be on to give you advice.

This has been put up on several other threads in the past, but in case you haven’t seen this guide to bunny poops, it’s a good reference:
http://imgur.com/a/5N4lD
(may have to copy and paste)

Sending good vibes to your buns!

[Deleted User]

Thanks for posting. Update Tebow is kinda pooping. I’ve been giving him gas relief and feeding critical care, his poop is hard and misshaped but at least he’s pooping!

[Deleted User]

Lol how do I post pics!? It says they are too big?

[LBJ10]

I wouldn’t worry about “overdosing” on greens or anything. I’ve read minimum 2 cups per 6 lbs of body weight, but really it is whatever they will tolerate. If they like lot’s of greens and they don’t have any problems, then it’s okay. If they don’t tolerate it well or if they are insanely picky like SOMEBUNNY I know, then less is okay too. Like CT said, hay consumption is the most important.

[Deleted User]

My male dwarf refuses to eat greens. I’ve tried so many different kinds. And he won’t touch them . He does eat a lot of hay but he gets pellets. I also have an update on Tebow , he’s doing well eating and running around I’m glad I caught the issue quickly saved a trip to the ER vet. His poop looks good. Thanks for all the the tips. Does anyone know how to promote green eating for a bun?

[bestmom]

Pepper was 5lbs 7oz at his last vet visit. He gets 1c. leafy greens in the morning along with 1/4c pellets. and 1c. leafy greens at night. He also gets treats of celery, baby carrots, and tiny pieces of fruit throughout the day. And of course unlimited Hay.

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