Intermittent Soft Cecotropes — Why??

[Tara]

Hi everyone!

So, I have a 5-month old female Dutch rabbit, who is an indoor free range bun. In the past month or so I’ve noticed that she gets soft, runny poop about 1-2 times a week. I’ve done research into intermittent soft cecotropes (ISC), and I read that they’re caused by a diet that’s too high in carbohydrates and/or too low in indigestible fiber. However, from my understanding, neither of those is a problem with her. Below I’ve given an account of what she eats on a daily basis. Maybe I’m overlooking something? Any help would be appreciated, thank you 

So, on a daily basis she received unlimited grass hay, with two portions of Junior Science Selective pellets. She also receives a large portion of rocket (since she’s been having this issue, I haven’t been changing her diet much, and she’s not used to many other types of greens). She also, very occasionally, receives dried cranberries as treats.

Thank you in advance! I don’t mind cleaning up after her, but I’d of course rather not have to 

[Bunnybuzz]

Hi! My rabbits used to have this problem as well
Is she eating a good amount of hay? If not try putting it in her toys and sprinkle it around her cage.
As for the greens I would suggest more options and less rocket.

[Tara]

Thanks for the advice! I’ll get her used to more greens starting tomorrow 

Has the problem gone away for your buns? She eats large amounts of hay… As well as chewing her wicker/willow toys.

[Bunnybuzz]

Of course any time!

Yes they are all good! After I started feeding them less greens and more hay it went away Okay that”s good I think it’s just the greens.

Good luck! Let me know how it goes

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