rabbits

[shirlthegirl_1]

bunny owners will know that they poo 2 types of poo one soft wich they eat and the normal hard ones well my bunnies don't seem to be eating the soft ones and just walk in it and get it over there feet can any one tell me why they don't eat soft poos anymore thankyou

[Teleph0ne]

I would imagine they are being spoilt and dont need to eat the soft poo as they have more than enough nutrition from their food

[wildwood]

Is it possible that the enclosure that the rabbits are in is too small? Both type of pellets are 'deposited' in different areas so as not to be conteminated. In a cage or small run the rabbits often get confused as the whole encosure smells like the end product.

Noticed how I got through that whole answer without once mentioning poo? (oops)

[shirlthegirl_1]

yes you could be write they are so spoilt thankyou telephone

[shirlthegirl_1]

thankyou wildwood but i dont think it is that, they have a large 2 story cage and it is cleaned every day they even refuse to use a dirt tray [little devils lol]

[seekeerz]

having never owned rabbits, this is something I've never heard of - is the soft motion necessary to keep a level of bacteria in the stomach to aid in digestion etc or does it have some other purpose ??



and I managed not to mention poo either [ oh flopsy daisy !!]

[Mais]

I have had this problem with mine, and put it down to them getting too much rich food, so that they are producing more soft poo than they should. By rich food I mean the pellet / cereal type food which should only be given in small quantities, with hay being the main part of the diet and an odd treat of veg. Since I reduced the pellets my bunies are slimmer (which helps with the consumption of the soft poo straight from the backend) and there is no soft poo left for them to trample in. Hope this helps.

[shirlthegirl_1]

thankyou Mais that was very helpfull i think i have been giving them too much rich food, they have cut up cabbage ,carrot,broccalli and nuggets for breakfast and sometimes carrot tops, and then more nuggets for supper ,and of course always have a supply of hay at all times really spoilt i know but love them to bits they follow me everywhere when i,m in the garden I will alter there diet .Thanks again

[Mais]

You're welcome - sounds like your bunnies are very well looked after. Totally understand how easy to spoil them as they are so lovely and entertaining! The Rabbit Welfare Association has loads of great tips for caring for rabbits and giving them the best diet for their needs.