Rabbit Pellets Left Out At Night

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- 08/01/2021 at 5:22 PM
  sc101
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  Hi all have 2 mini lops
  
  i feed them 35G each in morning and 35g in evening at night time what ever is left in there bowls i leave for overnight should i take it out ? or is it ok to leave in ? they have hay for night time just wondering if leaving the pellets in is ok
  
  thanks
- 08/01/2021 at 5:24 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  I honestly have no conception of what 35g of pellets is… I measure in cup sizes (1/8, 1/4…) and I’d use my kitchen scale to measure, but my rabbits get crazy when I open the pellet jar so I can’t risk doing that right now, haha.
  
  How much pellets you feed your rabbit is going to depend mostly on the rabbit’s age, and then their size. In my opinion/reading-experience, adult rabbits (older than 6 months) are recommended anywhere from 1/8c to 1/4c of pellets. This is to ensure that they do not gain unhealthy weight, eat majority hay each day, while still getting a boost of nutrients from the quantity.
  
  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.
- 08/02/2021 at 1:47 AM
  sc101
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  do i leave the bowl of pellets out overnight?
- 08/02/2021 at 5:01 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  So if the amount of pellets you’re providing is too much, no. Reduce the pellets and take away the bowl. If you are feeding a fine amount, it is fine to leave the bowl overnight. That being said, a rabbit not finishing pellets is sort of unusual so I’d be curious on what you’re feeding your rabbits that pellets are left over.
  
  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.
- 08/02/2021 at 7:06 AM
  DanaNM
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  How old are your rabbits?
  
  If they are young (under 6 months or so) they can be free-fed, meaning you can leave their pellets out for them.
  
  If your bunnies normally finish their pellet ration right away and suddenly don’t finish them, that means they could be feeling sick or in pain.
  
  . . . 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.
- 08/02/2021 at 4:46 PM
  sc101
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  they are only 12weeks feeding them 35grams each in morning and 35grams on evening
- 08/02/2021 at 5:18 PM
  LBJ10
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  Young bunnies can be free-fed. Within reason, of course. You want them to still eat plenty of hay. So yes, it’s OK to leave the pellets out for them to nibble on at their leisure. If you find they aren’t consuming enough hay, then you can take away the pellets at night to see if that helps.
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