Baby rabbit formula

[Siskellery]

Hi I’m raising a baby bunny! The was orphaned from he’s mom at 3 days old he is now 19 days old! He is not growing like he Should and he was the runt of the litter.
how to Increase the amount of calories and fat in his diet? I have read that your supposed to ads heavy cream but I’ve also read that heavy cream is no good for them!

 

[FuzzyBunny ph]

what are you feeding him now? I think they can have a bit of alfalfa hay already and junior rabbit pellets
https://rabbit.org/faq-diet/
the last part is about caring for abandoned domestic rabbits, it might help
https://rabbit.org/faq-orphaned-baby-bunnies/

 

[Siskellery]

Hi he is eating a mix of goats milk and goats milk powder. He is chewing on pellets and plantain. Thanks!

 

[FuzzyBunny ph]

Are these pellets made for baby bunnies? Not sure if he can have plantain already, maybe try to give alfalfa hay also

 

[Siskellery]

They are made for young rabbits and I will try alfalfa. What do you recommend for increasing fat and calorie content in this milk?

 

[FuzzyBunny ph]

no, I would think thats okay as long as he gets alfalfa hay

 

[Catlyn]

You should try taking mum away every other day, pick her up and let the tiny baby eat the mum's milk.

 

[Siskellery]

Yes, I am doing that!