Reducing pellet amount for 1 1/2 yr old

[kep12091]

Hello again. I have realized that I am probably feeding my rabbit too much, although that's what the breeder told me to give her. She told me to give her 3/4 of a cup a day, which she always finishes. Since getting her I have seen everyone tell me that its 1/4 cup per 5 lbs and I know she doesn't weigh 15 lbs!!!! So I am reducing her to 1/4 cup but I know she will have i t finished soon.. I thought If she empties it I'll just give her a little more to reduce the change over a few days or so.. I am Also introducing collard greens as a snack to her diet and constantly have Timothy hay available. I just was wondering if there is anyway I can make this adjustment easier for her, because I am also going to be transitioning her to a new pellet and I'm nervous this will all upset her and mess her diet up. Any advice or suggestions are appreciated! Ty

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[Kimberly09]

If you are worried you could always start with 1/2 cup per day. Try giving her 1/4 cup in the morning and then 1/4 cup in the evening. Then slowly transition to 1/8 cup in the morning and 1/8 cup in the evening.

 

[majorv]

How old is she? Do you notice her gaining too much weight?

I'd slowly reduce her pellets and then switch her to the other feed, again slowly. The 1/4 cup per 5 lbs is not a hard and fast rule, but a guideline that may be adjusted, if needed.

 

[RabbitGirl101]

If you are feeding her leafy greens then yes that is the amount needed, if you are not then the rule of thumb is 1oz per pound of weight( my 4 pound Hollands get 1/2 cup and it is adjusted as needed) just slowly reduce food every day you feed her. It likes transitioning her onto a new food slowly an steady.
Edit: if you are feeding leafy greens as part of her main diet.

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