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- 03/03/2019 at 8:06 PM
  LRose
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  Hey all,
  
  I’m familiar with cecotropes and their function. However, I was wondering if anyone might know how rabbits know which are cecotropes versus their other poops.
- 03/03/2019 at 9:32 PM
  Sarah
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  Im actually not really sure, but I dont think it matters to them. I have seen my rabbit eat both their cecotropes and their regular poops, but mostly their cecotropes. They seems to eat both to get all the nutrients they need
- 03/03/2019 at 9:32 PM
  Sarah
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  Im actually not really sure, but I dont think it matters to them. I have seen my rabbit eat both their cecotropes and their regular poops, but mostly their cecotropes. They seems to eat both to get all the nutrients they need
- 03/04/2019 at 4:54 PM
  Pepper the Bunny
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  The cecotropes tend to be softer and you don’t normally see your bunny eating them. I don’t know if it is just my bunny but her cecotropes smell like coffee?
- 03/04/2019 at 6:36 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Cecotropes come from an “outlet” later in the intestine, so I suspect they can feel that the caecum is expelling something and to “get ready”.
  
  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.
- 03/06/2019 at 9:17 AM
  3bunnies
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  Both of my rabbits hop in circles with their heads down so they appear to know something is coming!
- 03/10/2019 at 9:00 PM
  LRose
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  Haha! That’s amazing about the possibility they can “feel” it coming. We never see the cecotropes when Frankie is eating them but Junie always spits one out. Like a golden retriever with too many tennis balls.
- 03/11/2019 at 3:16 AM
  Kiki
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  Not too mention they are quite smelly. I am sure they differentiate between them and other poops because of that as well
- 03/17/2019 at 9:38 AM
  Miffy&FlossLove
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  I was going to agree I suspect its to do with the smell or scent! Which is pretty gross ?
- 03/17/2019 at 11:53 PM
  JLH
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  My bun seem’s too know when her’s are coming, she has them once a day but at least once a week it is stuck all in her hair on her fuzzy little butt. I have too clean her with baby wipes and that just makes her really angry at me for about 2 hours, she’s a sassy little diva. and yes they have a strong odor so I think that’s how they know. they also look like a blackberry.
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