MidwestMatthew
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We're getting our first rabbits in a couple weeks, so I'm trying to get everything ready in advance. Cages are ready, hutch is almost finished, and I'm trying to get the feeders and water bottles (or crocks) settled.
Problem is, who knew there were so many choices?! Large or small feeder? Automatic feeding, or measured amount every day? Solid or mesh on bottom? Bottles or crocks for water? What size? And on it goes.
We'll be feeding our rabbits pellets to start with, hopefully adding hay and grass over the summer as we get used to things. We would like to be able to leave for a weekend or so and know the rabbits will be OK in our absence, so some sort of automatic feeding/watering sounds great for that. On the other hand, we know excess feed can cause problems, so we're concerned about the automatic feeders on that basis.
And do we need/want mesh or solid bottoms?
Any comments will be most thankfully received.
Problem is, who knew there were so many choices?! Large or small feeder? Automatic feeding, or measured amount every day? Solid or mesh on bottom? Bottles or crocks for water? What size? And on it goes.
We'll be feeding our rabbits pellets to start with, hopefully adding hay and grass over the summer as we get used to things. We would like to be able to leave for a weekend or so and know the rabbits will be OK in our absence, so some sort of automatic feeding/watering sounds great for that. On the other hand, we know excess feed can cause problems, so we're concerned about the automatic feeders on that basis.
And do we need/want mesh or solid bottoms?
Any comments will be most thankfully received.