posted 12 years ago
So, today we lost our 5th and 6th rabbits in the span of a few months, leaving us with only one doe and one buck left. I have no clue what is killing these guys, as they show no symptoms of any kind leading up to death. It keeps happening the same way: We see them all happy, healthy, and exuberant in the morning, and a few hours later, we have dead bunnies. I have no clue what I'm doing wrong, and have never had a mortality rate like this with any of my livestock. We are feeding a mixed forage hay with timothy, a small amount of alfalfa, wild oats, dandelion greens, and plantain. I also give them some sprouted wheat occasionally, as well as small amounts of 'special' type treats, like bits of fresh veggies, etc. They get fresh water twice a day, and have free access to a salt/mineral wheel. They are in a pretty roomy hutch, that is kept clean and dry. Any ideas?