Gadget
Member
Hello,
I am fairly new to rabbits.... I have owned many other small animals and am a part of a rat forum, but currently I am fostering a momma rabbit and her 9 kits for the local shelter. I know I get a lot of helpful info on the rat forum so I wanted to do the same with the rabbits.... the momma just might be a failed foster, lol!
Anyways, my first question/concern is with momma having some soft cecotropes. She will have some soft ones for a day or two and then be fine for a while. She's eating Timothy hay and some oat grass mixed in occasionally, Timothy based pellets and leafy greens. My question is should I limit her pellets and veggies? From what I'm reading that's typically the first step but I'm worried about limiting any food while she is nursing 9 babies! The kits are 12 days old. Any suggestions? Or because it's not consistent should I wait until babies are weaned and then work on her diet? I've attached some pics of momma and babies and her set up! I welcome any suggestions on anything! Thanks everyone!
I am fairly new to rabbits.... I have owned many other small animals and am a part of a rat forum, but currently I am fostering a momma rabbit and her 9 kits for the local shelter. I know I get a lot of helpful info on the rat forum so I wanted to do the same with the rabbits.... the momma just might be a failed foster, lol!
Anyways, my first question/concern is with momma having some soft cecotropes. She will have some soft ones for a day or two and then be fine for a while. She's eating Timothy hay and some oat grass mixed in occasionally, Timothy based pellets and leafy greens. My question is should I limit her pellets and veggies? From what I'm reading that's typically the first step but I'm worried about limiting any food while she is nursing 9 babies! The kits are 12 days old. Any suggestions? Or because it's not consistent should I wait until babies are weaned and then work on her diet? I've attached some pics of momma and babies and her set up! I welcome any suggestions on anything! Thanks everyone!