Despite what media shows, rabbits shouldn’t eat carrots very often. And although we see carrots as veggies, carrots are actually high in sugar, so it’s a treat for rabbits. Especially for a young rabbit whose digestive system is most sensitive and forming, you don’t want to be feeding any sugary treats, so cut out carrots all together.
The Timothy hay pellets may be fine if that’s what she was fed before you got her. Many people will say you should actually be feeding her alfalfa pellets because she’s growing and needs more nutrients, so consider switching, especially if that’s what she was fed before you got her. Soft poo can be the result of sudden diet change. I only say timothy pellets may be fine because Wick was on Timothy pellets since like 10weeks because of his health, but I will also mention he became underweight and I had to manage that for a week by feeding him critical care. Being fed limited Timothy hay pellets definitely contributed to him being underweight.
At 2mo, she should be eating no veggies, but have a good amount of pellets and unlimited hay. Hay is vital to rabbit health. Ideally, rabbits should spend a ton of time eating hay. For young rabbits, they may like pellets more, but if you start to find she’s not touching her hay at all or is continually having poo problems, you’ll want to cut down on the pellets so she eats hay when she gets hungry. By the time she’s 6months old, her stomach should be filled with 80% hay and 20% veggies+pellets.
Please post and let us know more about her diet and the steps you’re taking! I know being a first time owner is a lot to take on, and it can be frightening to know you may have been misinformed, but thats why BB is here!
Lastly, have you set an appointment with an experienced rabbit vet in your area? It’d be good to have a rabbit vet look her over and speak to you about diet and eventual spaying. (If she is a girl. Sometimes rabbits grow larger and we realize we’ve actually had a boy all along!) For vets, it’s crucial you find an Exotic Vet if possible. Exotic vets do not work with dogs and cats, but other small animals. This experience is much needed for a rabbit vet, as many medical practices done for dogs and cats (i.e. fasting before surgery, calculating medication doses…) are lethal to rabbits, thus even the most well-intentioned dog/cat vet may make grave mistakes and give terrible advice. Look for an exotic vet and read up on their website or call them and ask what experience they have. The more experience, the better. Wick had to go through quite a bit of treatment when I got him, and had I not taken him to an experienced rabbit vet in the first place, it’s very possible he wouldn’t be alive and happy now.
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.
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