doodlebugger
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Our Flemish Giant, Phoenix is already a big boy. He's about 15 pounds now, and we have only fed him the pellets that the breeder fed him, plus all the timothy hay he could want, and we did give him occasional alfalfa (which I understand we should no longer give him now?).
It's my understanding that we should not give him unlimited pellets now, but rather a certain amount - how do you figure that?
And, we are excited about giving him fresh veggies and the occasional fruit. I have no idea where to start.....we will be getting most, if not all, of the veggies and fruit from our local grocery store. I just need to know what to start with...
Also - a question about his chewing needs - our bun is a bit picky about the stuff he chews on. We bought some stuff from the pet store, but most of it he just throws over to the side. The one thing he loves, he goes through quickly - a little willow ball. He chews it up and then is done playing. It is gone in around a day or less. We thought he might like some of the apple branch toys, but he hardly touches them. He likes to nibble at linoleum more than anything. :?
I am worried about his teeth getting too long.....so what do you recommend at this age for chewing?
It's my understanding that we should not give him unlimited pellets now, but rather a certain amount - how do you figure that?
And, we are excited about giving him fresh veggies and the occasional fruit. I have no idea where to start.....we will be getting most, if not all, of the veggies and fruit from our local grocery store. I just need to know what to start with...
Also - a question about his chewing needs - our bun is a bit picky about the stuff he chews on. We bought some stuff from the pet store, but most of it he just throws over to the side. The one thing he loves, he goes through quickly - a little willow ball. He chews it up and then is done playing. It is gone in around a day or less. We thought he might like some of the apple branch toys, but he hardly touches them. He likes to nibble at linoleum more than anything. :?
I am worried about his teeth getting too long.....so what do you recommend at this age for chewing?