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new dwarf lop feeding

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Question
I just got a new baby holland lop (6-7 weeks), I was told to refrain from feeding veggies and hay other than timothy hay until the rabbit is at least seven months old. Can I feed it a few store bought rabbit treats such as yogurt drops? Also once I start to introduce veggies how often can a dwarf eat veggies?

Answer
At this young age I wouldn't feed anything other than pellets and hay until the bunny is at least 12 weeks old.  I wouldn't feed treats that have sugar in them, such as yogurt drops, it could upset his stomach.

Once you do introduce him to veggies and he tolerates them well, you can feed them every day if you want.

There's more info on diet and new rabbit care at http://www.rabbit.org/care/new-bunny-index.html

Kim