Help! Am I introducing veggies to fast?

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- 05/26/2017 at 3:59 PM
  Shadow13
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  My rabbit is almost 3 months old (born March 1st) and I just recently started giving him veggies (around 11weeks 5 days old) he’s had lettuce and just tried parsley today. He has had no problems at all (no runny poop). He eating about 2 tbs (a little less) of veggies right now. I’m wondering if I’m giving him to much. He’s a Netherland dwarf and when he’s an adult he will get 1 cup of veggies. Also at what age will he be able to eat one cup of veggies.
- 05/26/2017 at 4:04 PM
  sarahthegemini
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  There is no set age, just keep increasing the amount gradually until you’ve built up to a cup full.
  
  Introduce just ONE veggie per week. Start with a small piece and build up to a full leaf for example.
- 05/26/2017 at 4:08 PM
  Shadow13
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  Should I stop giving him parsley he only had a tiny amount?
- 05/26/2017 at 4:24 PM
  Bam
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  The parsley is probably not going to cause any trouble if it was just a tiny amount.
  
  You increase begs slowly while monitoring the poop. If you see uneaten cecals or sticky poop, cut back on the latest veg and try another. A bun as a rule tolerates more lettuce than parsley, and when you come to “heavier” vets like bell pepper or celery or fennel, you just give a small chunk for starters.
  
  Bunnies are individuals and some tolerate greens like they’d never eaten anything else, some are more sensitive.
  
  Young bunnies also have an immature GI microbiota meaning they don’t yet have a “full set” of bacteria and other microorganisms in their gut. This is why veg needs to be introduced slowly -the tummy needs to “learn” how to break down new food items. Hay helps greatly with this, so make sure your bun has access to good quality hay at all times.
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