Safe for baby?

[Katydidz]

Are there any treats that I can give my new little girl? She’s 8 weeks old (so new!) I’m just so eager to spoil her! I know she’s not supposed to start on other solids until she’s 12 weeks but the crazy woman I got her from, was giving her carrots.  Any thoughts?

Also, this like my billionth question, sorry but I’m going to be a pain in the butt.

[Beka27]

carrots are very high in sugar and are not recommended in large amounts.  minimal treats are best, and since she is so young, i’d focus more on getting her on the proper diet and eating hay.  another option you have is offering her food pellets as a treat.  you can hold one just as easily in your hand.  petstores carry seed sticks and yogurt drops, these are not healthy treats and should be absolutely avoided.  *most* treats carried in stores are not good for bunnies.  if you have any other questions, please ask.

from the BB diet info page:  binkybunny.com/Default.aspx

Minimal Treats (3 x week) – Natural treats are healthiest.

This is an “or” list.  Only one of these treats at a time:

• Very thin sliver of apple
• A few strands of shredded carrots.
• 1 – 2  raisins
• Thin banana slice
• 1/4 medium sized strawberry

[Scarlet_Rose]

I would not offer too much in the treat deapartment but you can try better things like a sprig of parsely.   The danger with carrots and fruit are they have a lot of sugar in them and can throw a baby rabbits GI flora out of balance and cause real problems.  I hope this person didn’t wean her too early.  How long ago did you get her?  What is she eating now?

Please read Step 4:

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/surpriselitter.html

I am concerned your baby was weaned too early and so you may need to be extra careful.

Don’t worry about all the questions, that what we’re here for! 

 

[Katydidz]

Scarlet Rose,

I thought the same thing and worried about Trixie, but I’ve kept a close eye on her poop and it’s solid, not runny at all. I will get some healthy “treats” like parsley for her and see if that does the trick. I also have a friend that said i could have all the alfalfa i wanted from his fields so FRESH alfalfa for baby.

To answer your questions though, I JUST got her on sunday evening, and the lady said she was born May 16th but she already had her separated from her mama. Now she eats alfalfa hay and pellets (i’m not sure what the pellets are right now, i got a small bag from the woman so as not to upset Trixie more than necessary) but I’m transitioning her to an alfalfa based pellet, she also munches on the grass on my lawn (is that really bad?) when I take her out to play, and will occasionally jump up on my lap and take a bite out of me. I was also giving her very small pieces of carrots since she had already been eating them but will stop now.

I’m afraid the woman I got my bunny from has no clue what to do with rabbits and I’m not really sure what to do about it. I hope Trixie and the rest of her family are healthy.

[Beka27]

many people underestimate all of the specifics of rabbit care. it’s not that they are bad rabbit owners, or they don’t care, often they just don’t know any better. this is why it’s so important that you do your research and ask questions. i personally learn something new every single day… just take your time and keep an open mind and you will do great.

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