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This topic has 11sd replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 15 years, 5 months ago by Kokaneeandkahlua.

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- 12/07/2009 at 1:55 PM
  blackfang
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  I’m wondering if it is okay to feed rabbits with timothy hay mix with clover hay? I know clover is high in proteins. If I reduce the vegetables and will that help the rabbit to maintain healthy life?
- 12/07/2009 at 1:58 PM
  blackfang
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  Oh the way, I’m feeding my rabbit 1/8 cup of pellets. My rabbit was losing weight so I decided to feed my rabbit 1/4 cup a day. I thought clover hay will keep my bunny from losing the weight.
- 12/07/2009 at 2:07 PM
  Sarita
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  I don’t think you need to reduce the veggies. There probably isn’t a huge amount of clover in the hay anyway. I wouldn’t worry if I were you.
- 12/07/2009 at 9:56 PM
  NaturalRabbit
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  Personally, I’d take your bunny to the vet first (if you haven’t already) to rule out any underlying causes of the weight loss. As for the clover hay, it is very rich so I wouldn’t feed too much of it. Try to stick to the more grassy stuff since your bunny isn’t a breeding animal (or at least I’d hope not).
- 12/08/2009 at 9:52 AM
  blackfang
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  Rowan — My bunny isn’t that big deal about losing weight. It just he lost estimate 0.15 pounds. Right now, He is back to normal weight.
  
  I would NEVER breed my bunny or future bunnies for meat or fur or whatever.. NO WAY!
  
  I love bunnies no matter what. I am hoping if there is few clover in timothy hay is no big deal for rabbit to eat then I’ll adopt over 15 bunnies because I can afford them soon.
  
  Someone in my area is selling timothy/clover hay bale (60lbs) for only 4 dollars. (that’s very cheap)
  
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  What about if there is like over 80% timothy and esimate 20% of clover in one bale. Is that okay to feed my rabbit?
  
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  I’ll ask my vet soon about this but I want second or third opinions.
- 12/08/2009 at 9:55 AM
  Sarita
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  I think it is. I’ve bought a hay with clover before and it didn’t have so much clover that I worried. There’s no guarantee anyway your bunny will even like the clover. It’s also great for them to chew on.
- 12/08/2009 at 10:00 AM
  blackfang
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  Okay, I’ll visit the local farmer so I can check if the hay is good quality
  
  The seller mentioned that his hay is organic. Isn’t that nice? lol
- 12/08/2009 at 10:45 AM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
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  I think the clover mix is fine too And I want to know where you bought it! Mine would love clover Fed some fresh from the yard this year and they went crazy for it
  
  I may have missed this and it’s OT so sorry-but your bunny lost weight? Was it on purpose? Just wondering
- 12/08/2009 at 11:02 AM
  NaturalRabbit
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  Okay. Glad to hear his weight loss isn’t too much! Phew!
  
  Wow! That’s a killer deal! I would totally go for that! Even if I only fed it in small amounts.
- 12/09/2009 at 7:10 PM
  blackfang
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  Posted By Kokaneeandkahlua on 12/08/2009 10:45 AM
  I think the clover mix is fine too And I want to know where you bought it! Mine would love clover Fed some fresh from the yard this year and they went crazy for it
  
  I may have missed this and it’s OT so sorry-but your bunny lost weight? Was it on purpose? Just wondering
  
  I’m going to buy timothy/clover hay in New York..
  
  I dont know why he was losing weight. I check my bunny’s weight every week and recorded his weight weekly.
- 12/09/2009 at 8:35 PM
  Boysclub
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  so, i bought a grrassy mix of hay, a bale. about 45lbs for 2.50. im assuming a grassy mix would be good for them and wouldnt have to worry too much about them eating a lot?
- 12/09/2009 at 9:23 PM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
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  I dont know why he was losing weight. I check my bunny’s weight every week and recorded his weight weekly.
  
  How much has he lost?
  
  If he was obese or overweight and then you have him on a good diet with lots of hay and exercise-I’d call that planned weight loss-is that the situation?
  
  If not-I’d go to the vet ASAP -srsly could be a big deal.
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