wunwun
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I have had Lucy (1 year old spayed female) for almost a year now and we have had major problems in terms of hay. SHE WON'T EAT IT. She does have teeth problems, but now that the vet has grinded down her teeth she still won't touch her hay. She eats her veggies chopped up just fine.
This is her daily diet:
(Morning) 1/4 cup Oxbow Bunny Basic Pellets
(Dinner) Unlimited Veggies (including combinations of: Greenleaf, Romaine, Bak Choy, Brussel Sprout, Parsley and Cilantro.)
Hay is unlimited in her litterbox, hay rack and pellet box.
Here are the Hay tips I have tried
1. Cutting them into small strips. She doesn't need to grind down her teeth (they are misaligned) so I just want it in her for fibre reasons.
2. Different Types of hay. I currently have 4 different types of hay (2 types of bluegrass, 2 types of second cut timothy) and none of which she really cares about.
3. Rubbing smelly treats on hay. I rubbed/mashed banana (her all time favourite treat) onto her hay and all she did was sniff it and lick at it.
4. Placing hay in areas which she frequents most. As noted above, large quantities of hay are placed in her litterbox and pellet box.
5. Taking out all food at night and leaving hay as the only option. Starving Lucy at night ended up developing into GI Stasis on Christmas Day. I AM UNWILLING TO TRY THIS AGAIN.
So now I have a few problems. How do I get my bunny to eat hay? Does anyone know if some bunnies just don't like hay? Will I be able to substitute it with critical care or something? This is a special special situation (especially with the dental problems) so all other research I have found on the net is not very helpful. I have been suggested to grow my own grass and feed that to her which I might try.
Another question is towards veggies. I have been notified that the cabbage-like veggies I have been feeding are too gassy (greenleaf, romaine, bak choy) so I am asking what veggies do you feed your bunny? Veggies need to be cheap (I buy in large amounts because lucy eats large amounts) and practical (carrot tops are not practical as what on earth am I supposed to do with all those carrots?!?!?)
I need help! And you guys have never failed me! I'm so CONFUSED!
This is her daily diet:
(Morning) 1/4 cup Oxbow Bunny Basic Pellets
(Dinner) Unlimited Veggies (including combinations of: Greenleaf, Romaine, Bak Choy, Brussel Sprout, Parsley and Cilantro.)
Hay is unlimited in her litterbox, hay rack and pellet box.
Here are the Hay tips I have tried
1. Cutting them into small strips. She doesn't need to grind down her teeth (they are misaligned) so I just want it in her for fibre reasons.
2. Different Types of hay. I currently have 4 different types of hay (2 types of bluegrass, 2 types of second cut timothy) and none of which she really cares about.
3. Rubbing smelly treats on hay. I rubbed/mashed banana (her all time favourite treat) onto her hay and all she did was sniff it and lick at it.
4. Placing hay in areas which she frequents most. As noted above, large quantities of hay are placed in her litterbox and pellet box.
5. Taking out all food at night and leaving hay as the only option. Starving Lucy at night ended up developing into GI Stasis on Christmas Day. I AM UNWILLING TO TRY THIS AGAIN.
So now I have a few problems. How do I get my bunny to eat hay? Does anyone know if some bunnies just don't like hay? Will I be able to substitute it with critical care or something? This is a special special situation (especially with the dental problems) so all other research I have found on the net is not very helpful. I have been suggested to grow my own grass and feed that to her which I might try.
Another question is towards veggies. I have been notified that the cabbage-like veggies I have been feeding are too gassy (greenleaf, romaine, bak choy) so I am asking what veggies do you feed your bunny? Veggies need to be cheap (I buy in large amounts because lucy eats large amounts) and practical (carrot tops are not practical as what on earth am I supposed to do with all those carrots?!?!?)
I need help! And you guys have never failed me! I'm so CONFUSED!