How Do You Stop A Rabbit From Scattering Feed?

[brentr]

I feed my rabbits using the J-type self feeders that hang on the side of the cage. I have one rabbit that has developed the bad habit of wasting a lot of feed. I can't tell if she uses her front paws or her head, but she scoops out a lot of pellets.

Anyone got any ideas for how to prevent/mitigate this? I don't want to reduce her feed because she's pregnant and due inside of 2 weeks.

 

[bluemini]

I feed my rabbits using the J-type self feeders that hang on the side of the cage. I have one rabbit that has developed the bad habit of wasting a lot of feed. I can't tell if she uses her front paws or her head, but she scoops out a lot of pellets.

Anyone got any ideas for how to prevent/mitigate this? I don't want to reduce her feed because she's pregnant and due inside of 2 weeks.

Im not sure about that type of feeder,but you could put a heavy dish in there or clamp it down maybe ?

 

[CCourson05]

IMO, if she is wasting it... She doesn't need it...

 

[bluemini]

IMO, if she is wasting it... She doesn't need it...

I agree,except sometimes mine dump the feed as soon as I put it in there unless I use something they cant tip .

Maybe you could give less and see if that helps ?

 

[Ms. Research]

IMO, if she is wasting it... She doesn't need it...

X2

 

[AZ Rabbits]

What % protein are you feeding them? I've seen someone switch from 16% to 18% and it fixed this bad habit. Might give it a try.

 

[Citylife]

IMO, if she is wasting it... She doesn't need it...

X2

Ditto that!
My FW's get 1/2 c. per day per rabbit and that is it. (a bit more when they are nursing)
I have one that will try to rip the bars down at times...... but if I feed her more she gets fat and
has smaller litters. I keep it pretty strict. Especially after culling to females yesterday. They were both
fat fat! I was not happy with myself. But, we all have our learning curve.
Good luck to you

 

[brentr]

I feed my rabbits using the J-type self feeders that hang on the side of the cage. I have one rabbit that has developed the bad habit of wasting a lot of feed. I can't tell if she uses her front paws or her head, but she scoops out a lot of pellets.

Anyone got any ideas for how to prevent/mitigate this? I don't want to reduce her feed because she's pregnant and due inside of 2 weeks.

Im not sure about that type of feeder,but you could put a heavy dish in there or clamp it down maybe ?

She is not tipping over the feeder; it is attached to the cage. She is scooping out feed, either with her head or paws.

In semi-related news, she kindled today! Three kits, first litter.

 

[bluemini]

I feed my rabbits using the J-type self feeders that hang on the side of the cage. I have one rabbit that has developed the bad habit of wasting a lot of feed. I can't tell if she uses her front paws or her head, but she scoops out a lot of pellets.

Anyone got any ideas for how to prevent/mitigate this? I don't want to reduce her feed because she's pregnant and due inside of 2 weeks.

Im not sure about that type of feeder,but you could put a heavy dish in there or clamp it down maybe ?

She is not tipping over the feeder; it is attached to the cage. She is scooping out feed, either with her head or paws.

In semi-related news, she kindled today! Three kits, first litter.

Id give her less and see if it helped but thats just me .

 

[Ms. Research]

Congratulations on your first litter of 3 kits. Hope all is well.

Please post photos of the popples! Can't wait to see your babies.