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- 01/13/2018 at 7:42 PM
  Breezy
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  I recently picked up my bunny, Scout, he was born on October 22, 2017. He seems to make either a lot of cecotropes or isn’t grooming himself enough around his booty. I’m having to tip his bottom with baby wipes and cotton balls really well before picking him up and putting him in his play pen because the cecotropes aren’t completely eaten and dry and hard on his little fur. I know the cecotropes are normal to produce but is it normal for them to get so stuck on him? At the risk of sounding stupid, do bunnies need to get sanitary clips around their booties like dogs? The cecotropes cause him to get mats around his booty and I feel like a terrible mama for not doing anything about it but I’m not sure what to do, he is my first bunny. Please help!
  
  Thanks!!
- 01/13/2018 at 8:09 PM
  LBJ10
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  What’s his diet like?
- 01/13/2018 at 8:10 PM
  Hazelbunny
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  Is he on a diet? If not he could be overweight, a rabbit only needs a small amount of pellets, unlimited hay and a bowl full of veggies. If you cannot feel his spine or can just barely feel it he is overweight, of you can feel his spine but he is not too boney he is ok. An overweight rabbit can’t clean his back side property and so it would be matted with poop constantly.
- 01/13/2018 at 8:43 PM
  Breezy
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  I think I was giving him too many pellets, I was giving about half a cup and refilling it when he was out, it normally took him about a day and a half to eat it all. What is a good diet for a baby rabbit? Like how much pellets and veggies? He loves loves loves lettuce but I don’t know how much is too much
- 01/13/2018 at 9:12 PM
  LBJ10
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  Young bunnies on a rich diet tend to produce excess. This usually isn’t a concern, unless they end up with poopy butt. The problem usually resolves itself when they are transitioned to an adult diet.
  
  Since you’re having poopy butt issues, I don’t think it would hurt anything to cut back on the pellets to see if it helps. You might have to do some experimenting to see where the balance is.
- 01/13/2018 at 10:19 PM
  Breezy
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  Awesome thank you so much!! I think he is overweight as well is there a trick to helping him lose a little weight?
- 01/13/2018 at 10:21 PM
  LBJ10
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  If he’s a little overweight, then feeding less pellets will help with that as well. As a young bunny, he should be eager for physical activity.
- 01/13/2018 at 11:19 PM
  Breezy
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  OK thanks so much for the help!!!
- 01/13/2018 at 11:45 PM
  Breezy
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  Sorry to bother you but I’ve been easing my bun into eating the organic baby spring mix by Taylor Farms, is this a good assortment to be feeding him?
- 01/14/2018 at 4:24 PM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  I looked up that mix and it has a lot of different veggies in it. I suggest introducing one veggie at a time. Offer a small amount and give only that for a few days before introducing another. Good veggies to start with are Lettuce (Romaine/Green/RedLeaf), Dandelion or carrot tops.
- 01/14/2018 at 4:31 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Make sure he’s eating a lot of hay though! That’s most important.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 01/14/2018 at 5:22 PM
  LBJ10
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  Spring mix is fine to give. But I agree with LPT that it’s better to introduce veggies one at at time. Once you know nothing upsets his tummy, you can try a mix. I find they offer a nice variety without having to put too much thought into what to buy.
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