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- 04/09/2016 at 12:52 PM
  Darcysmum
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  I’m am currently syringe feeding my poorly bunny. Can anyone tell me how 2.5 ml syringes I should be feeding my baby please xx
- 04/09/2016 at 1:10 PM
  jerseygirl
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  Hi there
  What are you feeding him? Is it a syringe feed formula like Critical Care?
- 04/09/2016 at 1:13 PM
  Bam
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  If you are feeding critical care, the daily amount is 3 table spoons dry matter mixed with water per kilo bunny weight. This amount should be divided into 4 or 5 separate feelings spread out over 24 hours. This is for a bun that’s not eating anything else. How big volume you get depends on how thick CC mix you use.
  How much does your bun weigh? (Approximately)
- 04/09/2016 at 1:20 PM
  Darcysmum
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  I’m feeding him liquidised veg and herbs with water and a drop of pineapple juice as advised by my vet. He will only take it from a 2.5ml syringe. He weights around 2.3kilos xx
- 04/09/2016 at 1:37 PM
  jerseygirl
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  If he won’t eat in his own, you’ll need to add more fibre to the feed. Something like Fibreplex for Rabbits or Protexin Pro Fibre pellets that have been ground down. If you have a coffee grinder or spice mill, you can try grind down some hay. Use the fine stuff that falls to bottom of the bag or bale.
  
  With feedings, it’s normally recommended to break it up into small feedings like Bam said. If you find he won’t take much at one time, just do more small feedings throughout the day.
  This info may be useful for you.
  
  http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/pdfs/SyringeFeeding2014.pdf
- 04/09/2016 at 1:56 PM
  Bam
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  You really should try and add some fiber to the mix as Jersey says. You can use whatever brand of pellets you normally use (fibreplex and Profibre are not available in the USA).
  I think 2-3 syringes per meal would be good. 5 meals per day.
  Is your bun eating anything at all by himself?
- 04/09/2016 at 2:06 PM
  Darcysmum
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  He has today started eating a tiny bit of grass xx
- 04/09/2016 at 2:08 PM
  Gina.Jenny
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  Eating grass is promising xx hopefully he’s turning the corner and is on the mend
- 04/09/2016 at 2:09 PM
  Darcysmum
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  I really hope so. It’s breaking my heart seeing him like this ??
- 04/09/2016 at 2:15 PM
  jerseygirl
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  Definitely. And great fibre for him too. Healing {{{vibes}}} for Mr Darcy.
- 04/09/2016 at 2:19 PM
  Darcysmum
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  I adore my bunny he’s so cute bless him ??
- 04/09/2016 at 2:26 PM
  Sr. Melangell
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  When he is better can I suggest you let him play and run for a while, it helps the bunny’s tummy so he can use his litter tray, we get a blocked tummy if we don’t walk about or have been in bed a while after being ill
- 04/09/2016 at 2:27 PM
  Bam
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  Grass-eating is so great! Sending mr Darcy lots and lots of healing-vibes!
- 04/09/2016 at 2:32 PM
  Darcysmum
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  I let him jump around the lounge but I have to watch him coz he’s blind ❤️
- 04/09/2016 at 3:19 PM
  Sr. Melangell
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  Aww he’s blind and poorly, oh dear, may I have his name so I can put him on my prayer list so I can pray to St. Francis for him? (St Francis = Patron Saint of Animals)
- 04/09/2016 at 3:48 PM
  Darcysmum
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  His name is Mr Darcy. Thank u that’s very kind xx
- 04/11/2016 at 6:07 PM
  Darcysmum
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  It’s with great regret I have to tell that mr Darcy had to be put to sleep this evening. I am totally heart broken ????❤️
- 04/11/2016 at 8:56 PM
  Hopper
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  I am so sorry for your loss. One day you’ll see him again (in Heaven) and you’ll never have to worry about losing him again.
- 04/12/2016 at 10:33 AM
  jerseygirl
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  Oh gosh I wasn’t expecting to see this update. I’m very sorry. They are so fragile sometimes.
  ***Binky Free Mr Darcy***
- 04/13/2016 at 3:44 AM
  Sr. Melangell
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  Oh dear, I’m very sorry to hear this, he will stay on my little prayer list, rest in peace Darcy, he will be up in the sky now telling the big man how much you cared for him, he’s in your heart forever.
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