Lion-Head Rabbit

Question
Hi!  About two weeks ago, i bought a male Lion-Head rabbit.  Hes about
10 weeks old now...  When I got him, he was in a cage with a solid
bottom, and he is having problems getting used to his wire bottom cage,
despite his hut with a towel in the bottom to get off of it.  He sits and
even sleeps in his corn-cob litterbox, even as he poops and pees in it.  
He also doesnt eat as much of his pellet food as my sister's rabbits do,
or hay.  He also bites me sometimes, but i think thats cuz i let him eat
mineral treats out of my hand.  But the real problem is that ive noticed
soft and runny poop in the bottom of his cage!  Please help me!  Thank
you so much!!

Answer
Hi,
He is probably just adjusting to his new home. He may not be used to a litter box or never has been trained. This would explain why he is using it, but setting in it at the same time. Wire cage bottoms are better for bunnies than solid, because that way they are not always sitting in their own waste. He is a dwarf sized rabbit, so he will eat little. We show dwarfs, and we only feed our dwarfs 1/3-1/4 cup of feed a day with a handfull of hay. Sounds bad, but we need to keep their weight down, and too much hay and pellets can result in an overweight rabbit that is unhealthy. He is a young bunnie so nibbling can be expected. Like you mentioned you feed him mineral treats in your hand, so he may be thinking you are giving him a treat so thats why he bites you. He is mistaking your fingers for food! :) . He may also not like you touching near his nose. Rabbits noses and chins are sensitive, so they don't like for them to be touched. Rabbits have soft droppings in the night, so this may be what you are seeing. http://www.islandgems.net/nightdroppings.html gives information about night droppings.
The soft poop could also mean that he is getting too much sugary foods or foods that are too rich for his very very sensitive digestive system. Rabbits younger than 6 months shouldn't really have anything other than pellets and hay, wood chews, and maybe a salt wheel- most feed if it is good quality will have enough salt so they will not even lick them. You should be feeding him a food that is about 16% protein. To find this look on the feed lable that has the ingredients listed. It may also be printed on the front of the bag.
Keep in mind- If a food has colorful bits and treats in it then it is not good quality and should not be fed to a bunny as his pellets. If you wish to feed this treat- only about 1 teaspoon a day ontop of his good feed. If you have any more questions feel free to ask. I am always wiling to help someone who is not afraid to ask.
Samantha