I have got a 9 week old rabbit when can i start giving him vegatables such as , apple cores, carrots?

he is a lionhead cross, 9weeks old. At the moment i know he is two young to be having that. I have got him on pellets and hay is that the best food for him.I have got a 9 week old rabbit when can i start giving him vegatables such as , apple cores, carrots?
Pellets without any colorful objects are the best. Colorful peices are designed to attract you, the food purchaser, not the rabbit. Alfalfa hay is fine until 3 months, but after that timothy hay is a must.





Don't feed treats until 4-6 months, regardless of breed. You could technically start at 3 months, but if you wait until 6 there is less of a chance there will be any problems. Avoid iceburg lettuce (light colored, sometimes white, watery lettuce. He will get diarehha and loose too much fluid.)





But to answer your question, 4-6 months. Occasionally, I break this rule when I give treats to my kits mothers. Sometimes they steal a little bit, but it doesn't seem to harm them for the most part. If your rabbit grew up with treats (as mine do) I see no problem with feeding him small (half a penny size-full penny size) treats every few days. If your rabbit was purchased at a pet store, I would wait 4-6 months. But if you know what his mother was fed and if he was allowed to taste-test (if you asked your breeder) then there should not be a problem.I have got a 9 week old rabbit when can i start giving him vegatables such as , apple cores, carrots?
First of all - if you're going to give apple cores please keep in mind the pips are poisonous to rabbits!!





You can start introducing veg from 12 weeks of age. And when I say introducing, I mean about an inch of carrot or parsnip. A slice of apple. A small bit of brocolli. A small leaf of cabbage. One bit a day as well, then once your boy's used to it, then introduce another type and then build up like that.





Make sure you feed more hay too as it'll help with adjusting to new food as buns have delicate stomachs.





And once he's on full peices of veg, remember carrots and fruit are full of sugar so to feed in moderation.





And also, if you're looking into lettuces - only feed dark leafed once. Ones like iceberg are massive NO's when it comes to rabbits!
You are right to hold off on the treats for your rabbit. Young rabbits (under 6 months) should not be fed fresh foods as their digestive system cannot handle them. You could end up with a very sick or even dead rabbit. Best to wait and continue feeding him just a good, complete rabbit pellet and hay until he matures. The they should only be used as an occasional treat, perhaps once a week.





On the subject of apple seeds (pips). Apple seeds are only poisonous if fed in LARGEquantitiess. As an example a rabbit would have to eat a whole pound of seeds for it to affect them. Eating a few seeds from an apple core is not going to hurt the.





The rescues and societies are going to tell you your rabbit needs fresh foods daily. This is not true and can lead to some long term health problems in your pet. Some include urinary tract problems, digestive issues and obesity.
Apple cores should be avoided, especially the seed. Apples are also fruit, and should only be given in small amounts as a treat. A small piece twice a week is enough. Carrots are high in sugar and should also be limited.


Green leafy veggies can be introduced when he is about 4-5 months old. Start with one like romaine lettuce and offer a small amount. Once he gets used to that, you can increase the amount, then add another veggie. Keep adding them slowly one at a time. There are many lists on what veggies are safe for rabbits.
I think you can start offering vegetables from about 5 - 6 months. Yeah feed him rabbit pellets and hay for now.





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EDIT: Abigail: Why have you just copied my answer? :S
Awwwwww!!! Probably when he's 5-6 months old.
I think you can start offering vegetables from about 5 - 6 months. Yeah feed him rabbit pellets and hay for now.