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What foods can baby bunnies eat?
A small amount of many different vegetables is much better than a large amount of one food item. Young rabbits, under approximately 7-8 months old, should be fed alfalfa pellets and alfalfa hay free-choice; they need the extra protein and calcium as they grow. They, too, can have a variety of vegetables.
How long can a baby bunny live without milk?
At most, baby rabbits can go without food for 3-4 days. In nature, most baby bunnies are fed only once a day, between midnight and 5 a.m. And, unlike many animals, rabbits do not nurse their young right after their born – their mother feeds them the following night.
What vegetables can baby rabbits eat?
What fresh foods for a baby rabbit? Leafy greens, except lettuce, are best for rabbits for example dandelion leaves, carrot tops, kale, spinach, spring greens, raspberry/blackberry leaves and herbs such as parsley and basil.
WHAT IS A Bunny’s favorite thing?
hay
Rabbits love their food and enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables as part of a balanced diet. The main part of a rabbit’s diet should be unlimited amounts of fresh hay (preferably Timothy or Meadow Hay), grass, and plenty of clean water available.
What to feed baby rabbits without a mother?
Baby rabbits should be fed Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR) or goat milk, which you can buy at pet stores, or sometimes even a local veterinarian’s office. Because rabbit milk is the most caloric of all mammals, we add in one tablespoon of 100% heavy whipping cream (no sugar) to each can of KMR.
How do rabbits feed their babies?
Mother rabbits feed their babies twice per day. They typically feed them in the morning and in the evening, usually taking no more than five minutes for each feeding.
What food do baby bunnies eat?
Wild bunnies and rabbits are herbivores, feeding on greenery, flowers, clovers, fruits and vegetables and drinking water. During colder months, they forage for plant shoots, tree bark and pine needles. Kits, or baby rabbits, nurse from their mothers twice a day for only a few minutes.
Can rabbits drink milk?
In conclusion, your rabbit should not drink milk. They, and most other adult animals, are incapable of digesting lactose, which will result in diarrhea and other digestive problems. Milk is also full of calories and low in the nutrients that rabbits need to thrive, which can contribute to weight gain.