My rabbit is not pooping and he's trembling as well.

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So um, good day everyone,

Just earlier, I noticed that there aren't any droppings inside Nochu's [my rabbit] cage, but just minutes ago he pooped. It's been cleaned last night; I'm just worried as to why he hasn't pooped for a few hours considering how he's always pooping- considering how there's always poop in his cage. He's eating just fine tho- hck, he's eating a lot. He even keeps on asking for more when he sees that his bowl's empty.

He was pooping a lot yesterday, just like before, but they're all color black? Is that normal or? His poop just now is also very dark in color.

I've also observed that he keeps on trembling even when he's in a very relaxed position- it's like Nochu's vibrating.

My uncle gave him to me just three days ago and this is the first time I'm taking care of a bunny.

I'm confused and Marty, I'm scared.

Hoping that someone can help me understand what's happening to my baby.
 
Adi said:
Unfortunately, no. Nobody sells any hay in our area, even in pet shops and all.
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Try ordering some online because hay should be 80-90% part of a rabbits diet it helps them digest any food they’ve eaten throughout the day. They should also have a small portion or green vegetables every day
 
So he's eating, and pooping? They don't poop all the time, if he's eating it should be fine. How old is he?

What are you feeding? Is it the same stuff he grew up with? Try to keep feeding that for now.
Poop colour mostly depends on what he eats. He might be stressed, from the move and new surroundings, so make sure he has enough rest and quite.

Does he drink? (if eating greens, they don't drink much)

A rabbit should never run out of food, like hay. Or, if he is used to greens, grass and weeds should be available all day.
If he is not used to greens those (and most new food) can only be introduced slowly, over 2 weeks or so, starting with very small amounts (like a few blades of gras).

If you are feeding only pellets hay would be a good addition, it's the most convinient staple food, well, at least here.
 
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Also check for any feed stores in your area - any grass hay (NOT legume, such as alfalfa) sold for horses is suitable for rabbits. Do not get cow-grade hay, as it's permitted to have a certain amount of mildew and such and could make your rabbit sick. Feed store hay is usually fresher and TONS cheaper than pet store hay anyway! If there aren't food stores, are there any horse stables in your area? They may be willing to sell (or even give) you some hay from one of their bales if you explain your situation.

It's a really good sign that he's eating well - not eating and/or pooping for 8-12 hours = GI stasis and is a medical emergency. Sometimes it seems like mine go a couple hours without pooping and then unleash a huge pile, though. Since he's eating, that rules out upset tummy and the fact that you just saw him poop either rules out a blockage or means that it passed on its own.

Keep a close eye on him to monitor for changes in appetite, activity level and poop quantity and in the meantime try to track down some hay.
 
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Preitler said:
So he's eating, and pooping? They don't poop all the time, if he's eating it should be fine. How old is he?

What are you feeding? Is it the same stuff he grew up with? Try to keep feeding that for now.
Poop colour mostly depends on what he eats. He might be stressed, from the move and new surroundings, so make sure he has enough rest and quite.

Does he drink? (if eating greens, they don't drink much)

A rabbit should never run out of food, like hay. Or, if he is used to greens, grass and weeds should be available all day.
If he is not used to greens those (and most new food) can only be introduced slowly, over 2 weeks or so, starting with very small amounts (like a few blades of gras).

If you are feeding only pellets hay would be a good addition, it's the most convinient staple food, well, at least here.
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I think he's about a month old. My uncle bought Nochu from a pet store and I guess he grew up eating pellets; but ever since i got him, we've been always feeding him greens (by observing how he eats, i swear he can finish a whole cabbage head )
 
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Also check for any feed stores in your area - any grass hay (NOT legume, such as alfalfa) sold for horses is suitable for rabbits. Do not get cow-grade hay, as it's permitted to have a certain amount of mildew and such and could make your rabbit sick. Feed store hay is usually fresher and TONS cheaper than pet store hay anyway! If there aren't food stores, are there any horse stables in your area? They may be willing to sell (or even give) you some hay from one of their bales if you explain your situation.

It's a really good sign that he's eating well - not eating and/or pooping for 8-12 hours = GI stasis and is a medical emergency. Sometimes it seems like mine go a couple hours without pooping and then unleash a huge pile, though. Since he's eating, that rules out upset tummy and the fact that you just saw him poop either rules out a blockage or means that it passed on its own.

Keep a close eye on him to monitor for changes in appetite, activity level and poop quantity and in the meantime try to track down some hay.
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Oh my, thank you very much. Unfortunately tho, there aren't really any places in my are where i can get hay.

There's no horse stables near here, also, the feed stores only sell feeds for chickens and pigs mostly.

ALSO there are times now when he's not pooping for like 2-3 hours but when he does, there's a sht ton.
 
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