Is oatmeal safe for 4-week-old bunnies? What should they eat?

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My bunnies are 4 weeks old can I start giving them oats like oatmeal or is that bad for them? How much pats should I give the babies? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed | 23 days old

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

I do not recommend giving oats as this is too concentrated for bunnies and can cause some severe upsets in their gastrointestinal tract. It's best to feed these little bunnies a good pelleted feed (i.e. Oxbow) that is made for juvenile rabbits. You should also give them free-choice hay (good quality like timothy or brome) along with plenty of fresh grass. I do not recommend introducing vegetables, or fruits until the bunnies are four months old. This diet will ensure your bunnies are getting the best nutrients and will ensure that they are well-adapted to eating the healthy stuff (grass, hay, quality pellets) rather than the junk (fruits and vegetables). Keep in mind that when you do add the fruits and vegetables to the diet, it should be no more than 10% of the total diet. As far as petting the bunnies...the more you do, the more they will be socialized with you and other people. There is no limit to how much you pat them. However, if you stop petting them as much, they will naturally start to be less social. Remember, always go slow and gentle with bunnies. These guys are born to be terrified of everything, so any traumatic event will make them more and more scared of people. I hope that helps and all is well with the bunnies.

Is oatmeal safe for 4-week-old bunnies? What should they eat?

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