Weekends always meant more time at the backyard, more time with the rabbits. So today...
1. We returned the kits to the respective dam.
If you notice, these kits are feeding on their mother's poop. These are actually cecal pellets and are sometimes referred to as night droppings or Cecotrophs. The cecum contains a natural community of bacteria and fungi that provide essential nutrients and may even protect the rabbit from potentially harmful pathogens. They provide vitamins and proteins that are essential to a rabbit's health. Besides, it prepares them for feeding on solid food such as hay or pellets.
2. We also allowed Toto, our Holland Lop to stretch his legs. Here's some pictures of Toto.
*sniff*sniff* "what's cookin'? Not my cousin I hope..."
"Yes, you called?"
Toto: "Watch me hop".
It's good to allow your rabbit to have a "free run" once a week. We suppose it's good for the rabbit's psychology and well-being. When it cannot contain its happiness, you can expect a binky! :)
Very sweet bunnies you have. Doesn't ur bunny jump out of her pen? My lop-eared would clear it in one easy hop, making keeping her in, close to impossible
ReplyDeleteSorry for the late reply and thanks for the compliment. Yes, one leap they would be free. That is why we have to be around to keep an eye on them when they are out in the play pen. In fact, this is not a proper play pen. It's a decorative garden fence used as a substitute. Perhaps it is a good idea to get a play pen (Measurement: 24" x 48"H) from the pet shop which would be able to keep them behind bars without having our constant supervision :D
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