Thank you so much Diane for such an important theme! So many people do not know about it or think we are overreacting if we try to tell them how dangerous the wrong food can be. Still sad about Timmy.. Hazel will be missed too! ❤ Such adoring bunnies.... 😍 Good to see you again! *hugs* 😊 Wish we could get Sherwood stuff here in Germany. 😷
I'm still so sad that you lost Hazel. Hazel was one of a kind. She was one of the original holland lops of your herd. Thank you for making this video to inform bunny parents about GI Stasis.
This lady has an excellent diction, appart of being so compromised with rabbits caring, her English is so clear! that even if one is not quite skilled in listening, it is really easy to understand
one of the few creators that doesn't have an all or nothing super judgy attitude when it comes to rabbits. Just gives constructive advice & i genuinely feel she believes people will do the best they can for their bunnies
My 7 lb rabbit who is four years old loves her Sherwood adult pellets. I feed her the blue bag, about two tablespoons each day for past year, and scatter it through a cat tunnel so she scavenges and exercises more. Since I’ve had her, she’s never had any GI issues or wet poops. Your video was very helpful, since I didn’t understand the new changes Sherwood was doing in the new products.
I am glad you are getting this information out there, I am sure many people don't know all this, so thank you! I love your bunnies so much and Hazel will be missed. Hang in there everybunny!
My mini lop would go in stasis quite often. She would get over fed pellets because between family members coming and going no one knew if she was fed. She also gets so excited when she knows someone is giving her pellets. Thank you for this video as I went out and bought a daily pill dispenser and found out it’s perfect measurement for her morning and evening feed and now she doesn’t get over fed as everyone can see if she was fed or not.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your bunnies this year It's absolutely heartbreaking losing a bunny, I hope you're okay. I loved this video though! It taught me things I didn't even know, making me a better carer and feeder for my future rabbits. Thank you so much for sharing. From Australia! x
If only I had this video sooner... October 22 was the last day of my favorite and first rabbit Padfoot who passed away to stupid GI stasis. Sadly we only had him for a little over a year, but if that wasn't the best year of my life. He was the best pet I could ask for
Very informative video Diane, thank you so much for doing some extra research for every-bunny :) I'd also like to say again that I'm so sorry for your losses. Hazel and Timmy are watching over you in bun heaven and while doing so are quite surely binkying together in fields filled with the most lush grass and the juiciest dandelions 💛
@@HooksHollands You're very welcome! And as always amazing bloopers, I always look forward to watching those haha. Ivan looked quite unimpressed that you disturbed him during his siesta 😂
Yeah, Ivan is a super lazy guy (I actually call him Tubby since he's 15 lbs) until I bring bunnies in the house, and then he tries to "play" with them. Weird cat. :)
@@HooksHollands My cat is terrified of my rabbits, she'll come into my room to fall asleep on my bed and while she's napping I let my rabbits hop around. She meows in surprise, jumps to her paws and sprints away the second either Cinder or Ella jump up on my bed haha
Thank you SO MUCH for making this video! It was so informative. It made me rethink my rabbits pellets. I feed my 3 Holland Lops about 2 cups of leafy greens a day, Timothy hay of course, and 2 Tbs. of Oxbow pellets, 1 Tablespoon in the morning and 1 in the evening. But after watching this, I am considering switching to Sherwood.
Big thank you for this video Diane! I just started doing some research on Sherwood and was so confused as to what pellets they have. You demystified it all for me. My baby Bunnington and I thank you for all your knowledge and videos.
Thanks Diane for the info! I only give Dandelion 1 tablespoon at night and most of the time she doesn't even eat all of it. I could probably go pelletless. She's 3 now and she gets unlimited hay and a few greens in the morning and at night.
Thanks for this info. I just adopted my bunny last weekend and have been feeding the Sherwood green bag. I’ve cut back so as not to over feed it to him. It’s hard because he goes crazy for these pellets and it makes me want to give him more. He also eats them really fast but I’ve been putting them in a ball that he pushes around and it dispenses a few pellets at a time so he can’t eat them all in 2 seconds. This video was very informative. Thank you.
I'm so happy to see you making new videos. I'm using Sherwood pellets and I'm happy with the product. When my rabbits get sick I give them pedilite with a syringe and after an hour they feel a lot better ❤
I was comparing the brands' ingredients and I noticed that the majority of Sherwood's vitamins are chelated. This is HUGE in regards to absorbability and the body's ability to use metabolize them vs your average synthetic vitamins. It's also probably what accounts for the majority of the higher cost. Thanks for recommending them - now that I'm aware of them, I'll definitely go with that. I suspect a lot of people are going with Oxbow vs Sherwood for the price, but when I calculated it out it's about $15 a month for a Holland Lop using the measured pellet (if you get the 10lb bag...I was assuming 2.5 cups per lb, there's a chance it's closer to 3), so...really not as exorbitant as the sticker price per bag would lead a person to believe. :)
Nutrition is so important to all types of life. We use supplements under veterinary guidance for our dog, but our vet states that the research on rabbits is not as vastly available as it is for dogs and cats. She is a rabbit vet as well, House Rabbit Society listed. I truly wish that there was more resources for buns.
Can you please suggests some good free choice pellets please!!!!💕💕💕Haha never mind.i hadn't finished the video. I really appreciate all you do to help us bunny lovers!
My bunny thumps by her food bowl every time she wants food, which makes me feel bad thinking she’s hungry and I over feed her. I’m so glad I came across this video because it showed me it’s better for my bun’s future to understand the importance of overfeeding. I just ordered “Sherwood Free Choice Timothy Pallets” on amazon and i’m going to start measuring her food by her weight. Thank you. ❤️ Do you have any recommendations for transitioning her diet? I don’t know if it’s okay from immediately going from a very large diet to a more balanced one because she isn’t used to eating that little.
Pretty sure my bun has urinary sludge and she keeps gerribg poopy bum. Im so glad you dis this video. I has no idea about pellets and now that i know this i do see my bun lovibg her pellets more rhan hay. Less water consumption. Thank thank!
Hoponline.ca is another place to try for Sherwood if you're from Canada. Great video! I had wondered the differences between the Sherwood adult lines. One thing to add might be that the baby Sherwood pellet is free fed. I found this interesting because it is so rich.
Thanks for the Canadian resource for Sherwood! Yes, the baby pellet is free-feed since it's only for the first three months of their lives while they are rapidly growing. I use it for nursing mamas too. Since Sherwood only has one baby formula, it doesn't tend to confuse people like their adult varieties thankfully. :)
My boy went into stasis on Boxing Day! I’d run out of gut stimulants so to the emergency vets we went! Thankfully because I was so quick he’s alive and hopping! He’d eaten nothing different food wise that day and we are still miffed
Thanks for this detailed discussion on pellets. Everyone need to read the labels! Agree with many of these point. Used Sherwood pellets for years. Local company for me and my bun mom friends. They do sell in IFA stores here. My buns do scarf them all down at once, but think because they are in pairs and it is competitive. Give a few greens in morning - yes! Rarely fruits or sugary treats - check! A few additional tips. 1) refill buns hay 2-3 times per day. Toss the hay they aren’t eat into the compost pile. 2) split measured pellets into 2 smaller feedings (due to scarfing). 3) Give bonded buns each their own little pile at each feeding so you know who is eating what.
As always, I appreciate your experienced input, Robin. :) I wasn't aware that Sherwood is available in some brick-and-mortar stores, but I'm guessing that is due to proximity to Utah where Sherwood is located? I understand Sherwood is building a brand new facility with the intent to expand distribution eventually, which is fantastic!
@@HooksHollands Yes, I assume due to proximity. The plus is that is so much less expensive to buy in store than buying on Amazon or from Sherwood online. With the rescue, our discount is similar to the in store price. The IFA stores only sell the free-feed and the baby pellets, not all the products from Sherwood. Sherwood does give a great discount on supplements if you buy 10 - but you probably know that ;) Had one of my buns have a mass removed from her back this week. She is doing well. Interested to see what the pathology report says. Best part was that the vet taught me how to give SubQ fluids. This bun is 8 years old and may have some underlining issues. Need to do labs again when stitches are taken out. Looking forward to your herd update. I know that you have had a run of sadness lately, but I hope that doesn't dissuade you from continuing to have bunnies. The knowledge you are gaining from all these challenges will benefit all your future buns!!
I would love to learn how to give SubQ fluids, as it makes me so nervous that I will harm the bunny and not administer it properly. Glad to hear your bunny's surgery went well, and I hope the pathology results are optimistic. Enjoy your Sherwood proximity discount, ha ha. I'm jealous! ;)
@@HooksHollands I would ship you some but the shipping is what is expensive! Will let you know how it goes with her health. Mass was just below the skin and well contained so hope it is not a big deal in the end. Just a long day for her and for me! Buns have a lot of loose fur around the shoulders so not too difficult to give subQ fluids or injections, but yes, there is small potential to screw it up and have a bad outcome. Take care!
@@robinflinchbaugh3389 Hi Robin. I have a question for you regarding your rescue organization. If you see this and have time, please send me an email at hookshollands@gmail.com. Thank you! :)
I have some mini rex but I also have some larger breeds like NZ crosses and silver fox. My mini gets under 1/4th cup and my rabbits that are 8+lbs get 1/4-1/2 a cup of pellets depending on current weight and type. Plus free fed hay all day. A lot of people tend to WAY over feed pets and just fill up bowls. This isn't safe for rabbits. Preventing GI Status and making sure rabbits don't become obese is super important!
so I'm about to get my 1st rabbit in a few weeks. should I not have a feeder full of pellets and a hay rack? also I have a big waterbowl are rabbits prone to drowning or am I good to use a big bowl or should I use a smaller bowl until it is older?
Very informative content as always. I only have 1 question. What if my rabbit is already eating plenty of hay to begin with. Do I still have to feed her the any of the Sherwood pellets? Or can a bunny do without the pellets completely?.
That's a good question to discuss with your veterinarian and make your own decision about. Personally, I've learned that the pellets do supply certain vitamins and nutrients often not consumed in hay, so I continue to give Sherwood pellets daily though only about 1/4 cup per Holland lop.
My 3 year old adopted doe had so many gi issues when I first got her I used the oxbow digestive supplements, slowly giving her greens because she didn't tolerate them and switched her to oxbow garden selects, no more gi issues. The best hay I have found is 2nd cut timothy blend locally then small pet select grass hay. Oxbow hay never quite agrees with both my bunnies 😣
Thank you so much Diane! I have a 2 month old Holland lop with me and I stopped feeding him the pellets that the breeder gave us. My bun keeps pooping ceco and was a bit worried he was not weaned from his mom yet. Saw the vet and vet said to stop feeding him pellets and to feed only Timothy hay and a bit of alfalfa. He is doing well and pooping normal now. Might have to get Sherwood baby pellets shipped to Singapore :)
I do not feed pellets to my rabbits, because my vet recommended that they do not need them if fed a varied diet. I cannot take the risk of stasis, and would be heart broken if I lost a rabbit due to feeding them pellet.
I’ve had rabbits for 25 years and I’ve found that my rabbits have a tendency to get stasis with a high veggie diet, more so than feeding them pellets. I give them half a cup of parsley or comfrey in the morning and 1/4 cup of Sherwood pellets throughout the day as a foraging treat. Good quality pellets are key.
Hi Diane, my girls are big fans of you! They watched every video of yours! (except for rabbit gender and the giving birth ones because they are too young) They are wondering what happened to Cookie? We have bunnies too! And one of them named Cookie as well (they coped your Cookie😛)
I would love to get the Sherwood pellets, But i just did some research and one 10 pound bag costs $35. I don't really want to spend that much when i could get the Oxbow ones at $13 for a 10 pound bag. However, thank you for this very informative 30-minute long video! You always have the best rabbit information😄❤
Actually, my intent is to 100% alert people to the dangers of overfeeding measured pellets in order to save bunnies' lives. After losing my bunny last week to stasis symptoms and realizing that she was eating the maximum amount of measured pellets for her weight (and that this could have contributed to her death), I wanted to prevent this from happening to others. I feel Sherwood is the healthiest food option, but their numerous formulas are confusing to consumers. I attempted to clarify this while also sharing the tips and information Dr. Sherwood relayed to me. Whether people buy Sherwood or not or buy directly from the company's website or my Amazon links, I do not care. Sherwood does not provide me with any compensation for this video or recommending their products. My goal is to educate and share what I feel is the healthiest option for a rabbit's diet, and people can discuss this with their veterinarians and decide what is best for their rabbits.
@@HooksHollands And thank you for talking about this! I've seen so many cases of people who just feed and over feed pellets, it's hearbreaking. 🥺 Then their rabbits get over-weight. I really appreciate every single one of your videos. They are very informative and i have applied many of your tips to my rabbit's life. I currently feed my bunny the Oxbow red bag, i'll do some research on the green bags aswell.
@@HooksHollands I totally agree. I had gone through 3 different bags of Sherwood pellets. It was so confusing that my poor bunny ended up with sludge. You are so transparent and straight to the point. Sherwood are the best without competition. It is just so hard to figure out the dosages based on different requirements and conditions. My bunny has 1Tbsp of the green formula with unlimited hay. I'm starting to limit the greens, fruits, and treats. Much love xxxx
I woke up one day and there was diarrhea all over my buns play pen and all over her face and legs and bottom. She passed a few hours later. There was. No warning sign she was full of energy and licking me right before bed and I actually went to sleep late that day and played with her and went to bed around 3am and saw her again at 9:30 am and was in shock. When I saw her I knew it was bad. I heard about gi stasis and thought okay so they say give them critical care so I tried that and she seemed okay I cleaned her up dried her off and bundled her up and she was moving around but soon after she could not eat or drink even through a syringe and when I gently massaged her tummy this mucus diarrhea was gushing out of her and her tummy was making a strange sound like it was fillled with water it was so weird. I tried to reach out to a vet near and they couldn’t help and my whole family had Covid at that time. It was worst timing. She got very weak and eventually buy 6:30pm her body gave out and right before she crawled up into my neck even though she was so weak and said her last goodbyes. Someone told me because she was so young and everything i described it sounded like bloat they said I had no idea what that was but they said the change I made in her pellets too soon caused a change her in tummy. I bought pellets from my local pet store and when I as the ingredients too I didn’t realize how bad they are. I feel so bad I only had her for 10 days and was not expecting that to happen and so soon. But was told bunny tummy are very sensitive up until 11 weeks and any changes even minor ones to their food can cause problems in their gut.
I saw your post on Facebook about Hazel. I’m sorry you lost another rabbit. Could your rabbit have had fly strike or picked up something else from eating outside, on the ground, in the pen? If a parasite gets into their digestive system it can cause seemingly similar symptoms.
Can u pls make a video on baby rabbit care?my baby bunnies died by falling on thier one side , we don't know why , it all happened during the night , so what could be its cause??.
I'm so confused: #1) I am going to changey feed. Currently they ONLY want pellets They are finicky about the hay and leady greens. They act hungry for more pellets ALL DAY. i feed at dawn around 6a and dusk around 7p. They act like they are starving for pellets every few hours. I feed based on theor weight and usually give an extra 1/4 cup to appease them. #2) As to holding bunnies. As prey animals they are obviously very scared in the early stages. They don't want you to pick them up. BIT I need to clean their cage and/or transfer them to/from their exercise pen. Any suggestions? So far I just sweep around them and move very slow not to scare them they come over and smell the sweeper and my hand. Cute but very inefficient. I am trying to wait until they feel comfortable.
Petsmart in canada also sells the adult garden select brown bag without the soy hulls but no babay opption . cant fined one at all . by any brand . my bunnys only 7weeks weve had him a week . he ate 1/4 cup serving over 5 days .he eats tons of hey and drinks lots of water . hes a mini rex bunny . is it ok for him to not have a baby pellet ?? He likes dandilions butter then lettous and we give him clover we grow for him . we do have a veterinarian appointment for his vaccine . whats the differenace between free pellets and mesuered ?? Did i miss it in the video ??
I have four young bunnies and they get just a tiny bit of pellets. However, they are completely crazy about them. Maybe it is better not to feed pellets at all?
I love your channel. I live in an apartment with a balcony. I don’t have a yard, for that reason I take my bunnies to a park 15 minutes away just to hop around. I use a fleas and ticks product to protect them. Do you think that’s not a good idea?. Taking them to a park? Thank you
Honestly, with the risks of RHDV2 (rabbit disease), coupled with the flea/tick medicines that likely aren't the best for bunnies' bodies to detox the chemicals, I would personally let them run around my apartment for their exercise and avoid the risks. Just my two cents. :)
I’ve tried feeding the Sherwood complete to my two sweet bunnies, but they refuse to even touch the stuff. :( Even mixed into the pellets they do eat, they will eat around the Sherwood pellets. Silly bunnies. I give them Nutrena NatureWise. They regulate pretty good on their own how much of these they eat, and they eat plenty of the Timothy Hay I provided for them.
Dr. Sherwood had this advice about transitioning bunnies on the "yummy sweet food" to Sherwood: Slowly reduce the pellet amount of the current feed. Your bunny should increase amount of hay eaten. Once pellets are at a minimum and greatly desired, try adding the Sherwood. Most bunnies will now readily accept it. Note this doesn't work with bunnies who will not eat the hay when original pellets are reduced.
I definitely had to give my bun some adjusting time with these pellets as well. But after she started eating them happily I noticed she would eat more hay and she would actually go for the hay first sometimes! But she always wants her daily vitamins too haha.
Can you over feed bunnies on veg? I have a 3month old Mini loop and she does not have a bar of palettes so I end up giving her more veges… I feed her 3 times a day 7:30pm, 4:30pm and 10:30pm I also give her oxbow pallets
💕/••\ Thank you so very kindly Diane, this is a very critical topic💕!!~* I was oblivious that a measured pellet food even existed!!~* I have fed any bunnies that I had that were under a year of age, pellets with an Alfalfa base, then transition to Timothy pellets. As an adult, my first rabbit died at 4ys of age, due to kidney problems, the narcropsy indicated severe sludge in the urinary track😢 Devistated i tried to come up with a healthier game plan for future bunnies, soooo As some of my other rabbits fortunately became very elderly (over8ys) I moistened the pellets by adding a bit of fresh water to them because, just enough to make them fall apart, (I personally have a theory) : when rabbits are not drinking lots of water & they are consuming dry pellets, it MAY DRY the urinary track out more....the pellets absorbs a lot of moisture, and if that moisture goes into the poops it is lessening the moisture going to the kidneys & bladder!?~* Some bunnies are better at water drinking than others, much like their humans I suppose... just a non expert opinion!!~* Again Thank You for This most Excellent Video!!~* I will be certainly checking out Sherwoods foods. 💕💕/••\
Although it's technical, Dr. Sherwood has a video about urine sludge and info on their website: ruclips.net/video/-xzfw3m5rKY/видео.html sherwoodpethealth.com/the-science/#urinary-health
Hi I just got some organic oats for my buns how much do you recimend of that I started mixing it with their food last night. I'm assuming only a 1 tsp or 1 tbsp
I’m trying to convince my mom to let me have a pet bunny. I’m watching your videos and others, while doing research so I could convince her to say yes. I really want this specific breed 😭
Hi Diane, so sorry for the loss of your bunnies. Thank you so much for this video, this explains a lot. I'm desperate to feed our rabbit Sherwood pellets, but I can't get them here in the UK. I contacted the company, but they told me they were unavailable here at the moment. I can't seem to find pellets here in the UK that does not have grains, soy or sweetners in them. We have a 4 year old mini lop house rabbit, Gizmo. We feed him 2 egg cups of pellets, one in the morning and one at night, Burgess Excel Indoor Adult Rabbit Nuggets, plus unlimited Oxbow timothy hay and water. We have had several incidents of GI Statis, and got him through every time by acting quickly and with constant care. I had a feeling that the pellets could be the issue, so we have been trying to reduce them. Any advice on when or if Sherwood pellets would be available in the UK or a good alternative pellet, would be very much appreciated. Gizmo is part of our family, he gives us so much love and we want to give him the best and healthiest life possible.
You might be able to find Oxbow Garden Select in the UK or a non-American brand without grain, soy, or sweeteners. The most important would be lots of good hay, you don't really need many pellets (they do add nutrients that may be lacking in the hay).
I wouldn't recommend anything gassy like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, etc, as these can cause digestive upset. www.ohiohollandlops.com/rabbitfood.html
Which one would you recommend the blue bag or the green . I'm planning on getting a bunny preferably a Holland lop and I was wondering which one to use. By the way I love your videos I don't know where I'd be without them .
Ok. After watching this video, I immediately ordered the Free Choice pellets. My bun absolutely hates it and was completely spoiled by the not so healthy pellets. I’m still trying to transition but I feel like I just wasted $40 on a bag of Sherwood Free Choice and she will never get use to it… This is ( Vitakraft VitaSmart Complete Nutrition Pet Rabbit Food, 8 lb) what I thought was a good choice but it’s not. But she is in love with the sweetness and the little different flavors and shapes of some of the pellets. She is a little over weight and I think it’s because of this. Sh eats a lot of hay so that’s great and hearty salads twice a day but she wants her pellets but won’t eat this Sherwood… any suggestions on how to get her to like this pellet?
I'm doing a lot of research about rabbits because I'm hopefully going to be getting two next spring/summer. Any rabbit care website or channel recommendations? 🐰🌺
The bottom line is that rabbits don't need pellets. Pellets should be an afterthought and fed sparingly. I've never had a vet (unless they are selling something) tell me rabbits need pellets. I agree timing when feeding pellets/veggies is helpful. Rabbits are like kids, they will always eat desert first/only.
A high quality pellet provides vitamins, minerals, and nutrients not found in hay/veggies alone. Many rabbits also don't digest veggies well or this causes reduced hay/water consumption and thus a lack of proper fiber in the cecum. I realize there are different opinions on this, just sharing my two cents and what Dr. Sherwood's research has concluded.
Hook's Hollands have you ever researched fodder for rabbits? There is this theory that traditionally rabbits were fed a diet of pellets to gain weight for food. I don’t personally practice it because it’s too much work for my crazy schedule. But it certainly changed my perspective of pellets.
Yes. I like to give them a bit of leafy greens several times per week (in the mornings) as tolerated...but I don't feed much. Parsley, cilantro, romaine, dandelion, and plantain herb are what I offer. Some bunnies (like Camilla) can only tolerate a small amount though.
@@HooksHollands thank you so much for replying. I'm such a huge fan!!! My Moyel has sludge and I'm on Sherwood's pellets. It was suggested that veggies be eliminated but I was very worried. She has been on a 4 day hay and water fast🤗 she seems fine without. It was me that was freaking out. I will offer veggies several times a week and only in the mornings like you said. I can't wait for your next video 😍😍😍 much love to you and your lops😘
Thank you so much for this video. My bunny DOES NOT EAT hay AT ALL! I have tried many brands, many tastes and the outcome has been the same. After watching your video I think I’m going to stop feeding him pellets, because that’s all he wants. But I am scared that he will loose weight and eventually get sick? I am also looking at stores here in Mexico to see if I can buy Sherwood’s pellets. Any help that you can give I’d truly appreciate. I have also taken my bun to vet many times and she is aware of this. Thank you!
You might first try cutting way back on the pellets for a few days, and if he eats more hay, then slowly bump the pellets up to the recommended serving based upon his weight. Dr. Sherwood assured me most bunnies could just eat hay for 2-4 weeks and it's good for them, but it doesn't work for a bunny who won't eat any hay, so be careful about that.
@@HooksHollands Thank you for your prompt reply! Just one last thing by "cutting pellets way back" do you mean not giving him any at all? If that's the case, I just started doing that today. I went out to cuy some fresh grass to see if he would eat that instead, and feed him a bowl of salad, but zero pellets. I really wish I had the option to buy the pellets you mentioned in your video, I really can't stand seeing my bun getting skinny.
My bunny is a 3 month old rabbit and when I'm not at my dads they overfeed her. I use oxbow essentials young rabbit food. When I tell my dad he is overfeeding her he says there's no such thing. He gives her more pellets then hay. I'm worried that she will get sick
That part about hay meaning the bunnies are more hydrated because they drink more water doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Dry food requires rehydration which in itself would reduce the water available to the bunny. And if the greens have more water in them, then you wouldn't need as much more to keep the animal hydrated. It's like saying kibble dogs or cats are more hydrated than fresh or canned food animals (which definitely isn't true. On the contrary, it keeps them in a constant state of mild dehydration.) Otherwise, definitely listening, I know you know your stuff in general.
Hi my rabbit sometimes has a few more pellets than usual like throughout the day I'll give him some as well as him having a little amount for tea is this ok xx 😋🥺🥰🥰🥰
I personally wouldn't feed a straight alfalfa hay except possibly to young babies (up to 3/4 months old) who needed to put on weight. The pellet I feed my babies has alfalfa, and they do fine on this and timothy/orchard hay. Talk with your veterinarian about your concerns too. :)
i cant seem to find the sherwood here im in Melbourne, AUS , however i feed my bunny Oxbow garden select rabbit food... is the grains something to be concerned about , is this still a good choice x???
If a grain-free, soy-free, sweetener-free pellet isn't available, you just have to find the best pellet you have access to. I have heard a lot of bunnies doing well on the Oxbow Garden Select.
I'm working on a rabbitry update as I have info to share with you all, but I wanted to get this important video out first. ♥
Thank you so much Diane for such an important theme! So many people do not know about it or think we are overreacting if we try to tell them how dangerous the wrong food can be.
Still sad about Timmy.. Hazel will be missed too! ❤ Such adoring bunnies.... 😍
Good to see you again! *hugs* 😊
Wish we could get Sherwood stuff here in Germany. 😷
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Vielen dank! ♥
Hook's Hollands omg thx so much! Great vid! Needed the info!
Hook's Hollands thanks salamat po!!!!!!!!!
I'm still so sad that you lost Hazel. Hazel was one of a kind. She was one of the original holland lops of your herd. Thank you for making this video to inform bunny parents about GI Stasis.
Twitching nose + lop ears + a load of cuteness = Hook's Holland Bunnies
This lady has an excellent diction, appart of being so compromised with rabbits caring, her English is so clear! that even if one is not quite skilled in listening, it is really easy to understand
one of the few creators that doesn't have an all or nothing super judgy attitude when it comes to rabbits. Just gives constructive advice & i genuinely feel she believes people will do the best they can for their bunnies
I am looking into getting a rabbit and I have seen practically all of your videos and they are the most raw, factual and cute videos I have seen:)
My 7 lb rabbit who is four years old loves her Sherwood adult pellets. I feed her the blue bag, about two tablespoons each day for past year, and scatter it through a cat tunnel so she scavenges and exercises more. Since I’ve had her, she’s never had any GI issues or wet poops. Your video was very helpful, since I didn’t understand the new changes Sherwood was doing in the new products.
This is great! Thank you for not speeding through this information! Your voice is lovely to listen to as well!
i am about to get a bunny,
and just thank u so much for all these amazing tips!
I am glad you are getting this information out there, I am sure many people don't know all this, so thank you! I love your bunnies so much and Hazel will be missed. Hang in there everybunny!
My mini lop would go in stasis quite often. She would get over fed pellets because between family members coming and going no one knew if she was fed. She also gets so excited when she knows someone is giving her pellets. Thank you for this video as I went out and bought a daily pill dispenser and found out it’s perfect measurement for her morning and evening feed and now she doesn’t get over fed as everyone can see if she was fed or not.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your bunnies this year It's absolutely heartbreaking losing a bunny, I hope you're okay. I loved this video though! It taught me things I didn't even know, making me a better carer and feeder for my future rabbits. Thank you so much for sharing. From Australia! x
Hazel was the prettiest rabbit ever :( I love the way she chins everything. omg screw 2020. :( Rip Anna, Timmy and Hazel :(
If only I had this video sooner... October 22 was the last day of my favorite and first rabbit Padfoot who passed away to stupid GI stasis. Sadly we only had him for a little over a year, but if that wasn't the best year of my life. He was the best pet I could ask for
Great video! Sherwood is the best! Hope you are hanging in there with the loss of Timmy 💗🌈
Very informative video Diane, thank you so much for doing some extra research for every-bunny :)
I'd also like to say again that I'm so sorry for your losses. Hazel and Timmy are watching over you in bun heaven and while doing so are quite surely binkying together in fields filled with the most lush grass and the juiciest dandelions 💛
Thank you :)
@@HooksHollands You're very welcome! And as always amazing bloopers, I always look forward to watching those haha. Ivan looked quite unimpressed that you disturbed him during his siesta 😂
Yeah, Ivan is a super lazy guy (I actually call him Tubby since he's 15 lbs) until I bring bunnies in the house, and then he tries to "play" with them. Weird cat. :)
@@HooksHollands My cat is terrified of my rabbits, she'll come into my room to fall asleep on my bed and while she's napping I let my rabbits hop around. She meows in surprise, jumps to her paws and sprints away the second either Cinder or Ella jump up on my bed haha
@@jaimieandjosh lol
I feed my buns measured Oxbow pellets. Thanks for making this video!
Thank you SO MUCH for making this video! It was so informative. It made me rethink my rabbits pellets.
I feed my 3 Holland Lops about 2 cups of leafy greens a day, Timothy hay of course, and 2 Tbs. of Oxbow pellets, 1 Tablespoon in the morning and 1 in the evening. But after watching this, I am considering switching to Sherwood.
If what you're doing works for your bunnies, that's great. :)
Thank you Diane for all of your time and efforts. You're the absolute best.
Big thank you for this video Diane! I just started doing some research on Sherwood and was so confused as to what pellets they have. You demystified it all for me. My baby Bunnington and I thank you for all your knowledge and videos.
Thanks Diane for the info!
I only give Dandelion 1 tablespoon at night and most of the time she doesn't even eat all of it. I could probably go pelletless. She's 3 now and she gets unlimited hay and a few greens in the morning and at night.
Great video, Thanks so much! So sorry about Hazel and Timmy. Hope Cora has a healthy litter!
Thanks for this info. I just adopted my bunny last weekend and have been feeding the Sherwood green bag. I’ve cut back so as not to over feed it to him. It’s hard because he goes crazy for these pellets and it makes me want to give him more. He also eats them really fast but I’ve been putting them in a ball that he pushes around and it dispenses a few pellets at a time so he can’t eat them all in 2 seconds. This video was very informative. Thank you.
I'm so happy to see you making new videos. I'm using Sherwood pellets and I'm happy with the product. When my rabbits get sick I give them pedilite with a syringe and after an hour they feel a lot better ❤
I was comparing the brands' ingredients and I noticed that the majority of Sherwood's vitamins are chelated. This is HUGE in regards to absorbability and the body's ability to use metabolize them vs your average synthetic vitamins. It's also probably what accounts for the majority of the higher cost. Thanks for recommending them - now that I'm aware of them, I'll definitely go with that. I suspect a lot of people are going with Oxbow vs Sherwood for the price, but when I calculated it out it's about $15 a month for a Holland Lop using the measured pellet (if you get the 10lb bag...I was assuming 2.5 cups per lb, there's a chance it's closer to 3), so...really not as exorbitant as the sticker price per bag would lead a person to believe. :)
Super helpful, thank you. My buck keeps getting mushy poop and when I reduced his greens, it almost completely stopped.
Nutrition is so important to all types of life. We use supplements under veterinary guidance for our dog, but our vet states that the research on rabbits is not as vastly available as it is for dogs and cats. She is a rabbit vet as well, House Rabbit Society listed. I truly wish that there was more resources for buns.
Can you please suggests some good free choice pellets please!!!!💕💕💕Haha never mind.i hadn't finished the video. I really appreciate all you do to help us bunny lovers!
My bunny thumps by her food bowl every time she wants food, which makes me feel bad thinking she’s hungry and I over feed her. I’m so glad I came across this video because it showed me it’s better for my bun’s future to understand the importance of overfeeding. I just ordered “Sherwood Free Choice Timothy Pallets” on amazon and i’m going to start measuring her food by her weight. Thank you. ❤️
Do you have any recommendations for transitioning her diet? I don’t know if it’s okay from immediately going from a very large diet to a more balanced one because she isn’t used to eating that little.
I feel like I'm in a Home Ec class for buns and I couldn't be happier!
Thank you for this video! It was so informative!
Love you! You are amazing!! I feed my bunny Sherwood Timothy ❤ Thank you!
Yes! Most I’ve learned about buns in a while!
hey hooks hollands thankyou so much for your info its really helpful for me because im getting a bunny in november so thank you so much!
Pretty sure my bun has urinary sludge and she keeps gerribg poopy bum. Im so glad you dis this video. I has no idea about pellets and now that i know this i do see my bun lovibg her pellets more rhan hay. Less water consumption. Thank thank!
Hoponline.ca is another place to try for Sherwood if you're from Canada. Great video! I had wondered the differences between the Sherwood adult lines. One thing to add might be that the baby Sherwood pellet is free fed. I found this interesting because it is so rich.
Thanks for the Canadian resource for Sherwood!
Yes, the baby pellet is free-feed since it's only for the first three months of their lives while they are rapidly growing. I use it for nursing mamas too. Since Sherwood only has one baby formula, it doesn't tend to confuse people like their adult varieties thankfully. :)
Thank you! Great information. I am definitely cutting back on the pellets and increasing the hay after viewing this!
I’ve been using the Sherwood blue bag since ur suggestion from years ago, definitely less urine smell, and my bunny luvs it!!
My boy went into stasis on Boxing Day! I’d run out of gut stimulants so to the emergency vets we went! Thankfully because I was so quick he’s alive and hopping! He’d eaten nothing different food wise that day and we are still miffed
Beautiful Diane, could you kindly do a video on sludge? Having issues with my bunny, please.
This might help: ruclips.net/video/-xzfw3m5rKY/видео.html&feature=emb_title
@@HooksHollands thank you so much. You are the best💖
Thanks for this detailed discussion on pellets. Everyone need to read the labels! Agree with many of these point. Used Sherwood pellets for years. Local company for me and my bun mom friends. They do sell in IFA stores here. My buns do scarf them all down at once, but think because they are in pairs and it is competitive. Give a few greens in morning - yes! Rarely fruits or sugary treats - check! A few additional tips. 1) refill buns hay 2-3 times per day. Toss the hay they aren’t eat into the compost pile. 2) split measured pellets into 2 smaller feedings (due to scarfing). 3) Give bonded buns each their own little pile at each feeding so you know who is eating what.
As always, I appreciate your experienced input, Robin. :)
I wasn't aware that Sherwood is available in some brick-and-mortar stores, but I'm guessing that is due to proximity to Utah where Sherwood is located? I understand Sherwood is building a brand new facility with the intent to expand distribution eventually, which is fantastic!
@@HooksHollands Yes, I assume due to proximity. The plus is that is so much less expensive to buy in store than buying on Amazon or from Sherwood online. With the rescue, our discount is similar to the in store price. The IFA stores only sell the free-feed and the baby pellets, not all the products from Sherwood. Sherwood does give a great discount on supplements if you buy 10 - but you probably know that ;)
Had one of my buns have a mass removed from her back this week. She is doing well. Interested to see what the pathology report says. Best part was that the vet taught me how to give SubQ fluids. This bun is 8 years old and may have some underlining issues. Need to do labs again when stitches are taken out.
Looking forward to your herd update. I know that you have had a run of sadness lately, but I hope that doesn't dissuade you from continuing to have bunnies. The knowledge you are gaining from all these challenges will benefit all your future buns!!
I would love to learn how to give SubQ fluids, as it makes me so nervous that I will harm the bunny and not administer it properly.
Glad to hear your bunny's surgery went well, and I hope the pathology results are optimistic.
Enjoy your Sherwood proximity discount, ha ha. I'm jealous! ;)
@@HooksHollands I would ship you some but the shipping is what is expensive! Will let you know how it goes with her health. Mass was just below the skin and well contained so hope it is not a big deal in the end. Just a long day for her and for me! Buns have a lot of loose fur around the shoulders so not too difficult to give subQ fluids or injections, but yes, there is small potential to screw it up and have a bad outcome. Take care!
@@robinflinchbaugh3389 Hi Robin. I have a question for you regarding your rescue organization. If you see this and have time, please send me an email at hookshollands@gmail.com. Thank you! :)
I have some mini rex but I also have some larger breeds like NZ crosses and silver fox. My mini gets under 1/4th cup and my rabbits that are 8+lbs get 1/4-1/2 a cup of pellets depending on current weight and type. Plus free fed hay all day. A lot of people tend to WAY over feed pets and just fill up bowls. This isn't safe for rabbits. Preventing GI Status and making sure rabbits don't become obese is super important!
Can you do a video we’re you show us what rabbits should eat at different months and years? I understand if not. Thanks you
so I'm about to get my 1st rabbit in a few weeks. should I not have a feeder full of pellets and a hay rack? also I have a big waterbowl are rabbits prone to drowning or am I good to use a big bowl or should I use a smaller bowl until it is older?
Hay! Does anyone know if SmallPet Select’ pellets are measured or free choice?
Very informative content as always. I only have 1 question. What if my rabbit is already eating plenty of hay to begin with. Do I still have to feed her the any of the Sherwood pellets? Or can a bunny do without the pellets completely?.
That's a good question to discuss with your veterinarian and make your own decision about. Personally, I've learned that the pellets do supply certain vitamins and nutrients often not consumed in hay, so I continue to give Sherwood pellets daily though only about 1/4 cup per Holland lop.
great information. i am a new rabbit owner and really needed this video. thank you so much!
Down to only 4 bunnies😭 are you going to be keeping/getting more rabbits?
May Hazel rest well❤️🥺
So happy I came across this video! Thank you so much for the tips x
My 3 year old adopted doe had so many gi issues when I first got her I used the oxbow digestive supplements, slowly giving her greens because she didn't tolerate them and switched her to oxbow garden selects, no more gi issues. The best hay I have found is 2nd cut timothy blend locally then small pet select grass hay. Oxbow hay never quite agrees with both my bunnies 😣
Her previous owners had her eating some tractor supply crap 🤬, now I use mint if they have any belly issues which is very rare
Thank you so much Diane! I have a 2 month old Holland lop with me and I stopped feeding him the pellets that the breeder gave us. My bun keeps pooping ceco and was a bit worried he was not weaned from his mom yet. Saw the vet and vet said to stop feeding him pellets and to feed only Timothy hay and a bit of alfalfa. He is doing well and pooping normal now. Might have to get Sherwood baby pellets shipped to Singapore :)
I do not feed pellets to my rabbits, because my vet recommended that they do not need them if fed a varied diet. I cannot take the risk of stasis, and would be heart broken if I lost a rabbit due to feeding them pellet.
I’ve had rabbits for 25 years and I’ve found that my rabbits have a tendency to get stasis with a high veggie diet, more so than feeding them pellets. I give them half a cup of parsley or comfrey in the morning and 1/4 cup of Sherwood pellets throughout the day as a foraging treat. Good quality pellets are key.
Thank you for this video!
Hi Diane, my girls are big fans of you! They watched every video of yours! (except for rabbit gender and the giving birth ones because they are too young)
They are wondering what happened to Cookie?
We have bunnies too! And one of them named Cookie as well (they coped your Cookie😛)
Cookie is actually living with a local family who was looking for a pet bunny. :)
I would love to get the Sherwood pellets, But i just did some research and one 10 pound bag costs $35. I don't really want to spend that much when i could get the Oxbow ones at $13 for a 10 pound bag. However, thank you for this very informative 30-minute long video! You always have the best rabbit information😄❤
Typical Pixel It’s advertisement with ‘educational information’.
Actually, my intent is to 100% alert people to the dangers of overfeeding measured pellets in order to save bunnies' lives. After losing my bunny last week to stasis symptoms and realizing that she was eating the maximum amount of measured pellets for her weight (and that this could have contributed to her death), I wanted to prevent this from happening to others.
I feel Sherwood is the healthiest food option, but their numerous formulas are confusing to consumers. I attempted to clarify this while also sharing the tips and information Dr. Sherwood relayed to me. Whether people buy Sherwood or not or buy directly from the company's website or my Amazon links, I do not care. Sherwood does not provide me with any compensation for this video or recommending their products. My goal is to educate and share what I feel is the healthiest option for a rabbit's diet, and people can discuss this with their veterinarians and decide what is best for their rabbits.
@@HooksHollands And thank you for talking about this! I've seen so many cases of people who just feed and over feed pellets, it's hearbreaking. 🥺 Then their rabbits get over-weight. I really appreciate every single one of your videos. They are very informative and i have applied many of your tips to my rabbit's life. I currently feed my bunny the Oxbow red bag, i'll do some research on the green bags aswell.
@@HooksHollands And i'm so sorry for your loss! 😞
@@HooksHollands I totally agree. I had gone through 3 different bags of Sherwood pellets. It was so confusing that my poor bunny ended up with sludge. You are so transparent and straight to the point. Sherwood are the best without competition. It is just so hard to figure out the dosages based on different requirements and conditions. My bunny has 1Tbsp of the green formula with unlimited hay. I'm starting to limit the greens, fruits, and treats. Much love xxxx
I woke up one day and there was diarrhea all over my buns play pen and all over her face and legs and bottom. She passed a few hours later. There was. No warning sign she was full of energy and licking me right before bed and I actually went to sleep late that day and played with her and went to bed around 3am and saw her again at 9:30 am and was in shock. When I saw her I knew it was bad. I heard about gi stasis and thought okay so they say give them critical care so I tried that and she seemed okay I cleaned her up dried her off and bundled her up and she was moving around but soon after she could not eat or drink even through a syringe and when I gently massaged her tummy this mucus diarrhea was gushing out of her and her tummy was making a strange sound like it was fillled with water it was so weird. I tried to reach out to a vet near and they couldn’t help and my whole family had Covid at that time. It was worst timing. She got very weak and eventually buy 6:30pm her body gave out and right before she crawled up into my neck even though she was so weak and said her last goodbyes. Someone told me because she was so young and everything i described it sounded like bloat they said I had no idea what that was but they said the change I made in her pellets too soon caused a change her in tummy. I bought pellets from my local pet store and when I as the ingredients too I didn’t realize how bad they are. I feel so bad I only had her for 10 days and was not expecting that to happen and so soon. But was told bunny tummy are very sensitive up until 11 weeks and any changes even minor ones to their food can cause problems in their gut.
Thank you soo so much I needed this vid thanks 😊
My bunnies won’t eat pellets😕 Idk what you do
These fermented ingredients are typically used as "clean label" preservatives or conditioners.
I saw your post on Facebook about Hazel. I’m sorry you lost another rabbit. Could your rabbit have had fly strike or picked up something else from eating outside, on the ground, in the pen? If a parasite gets into their digestive system it can cause seemingly similar symptoms.
Thank you great information 👍 Subscribed 💕Love your bunnies.
Can u pls make a video on baby rabbit care?my baby bunnies died by falling on thier one side , we don't know why , it all happened during the night , so what could be its cause??.
Thank you for this video but why is the new bunny one not up any more
I'm so confused:
#1) I am going to changey feed. Currently they ONLY want pellets
They are finicky about the hay and leady greens. They act hungry for more pellets ALL DAY. i feed at dawn around 6a and dusk around 7p. They act like they are starving for pellets every few hours. I feed based on theor weight and usually give an extra 1/4 cup to appease them.
#2) As to holding bunnies. As prey animals they are obviously very scared in the early stages. They don't want you to pick them up.
BIT I need to clean their cage and/or transfer them to/from their exercise pen. Any suggestions? So far I just sweep around them and move very slow not to scare them they come over and smell the sweeper and my hand. Cute but very inefficient. I am trying to wait until they feel comfortable.
What about transitioning my bunny from small pet select pellets to Sherwood? And the adult bunny I have doesn’t eat as much hay as she should…
Petsmart in canada also sells the adult garden select brown bag without the soy hulls but no babay opption . cant fined one at all . by any brand . my bunnys only 7weeks weve had him a week . he ate 1/4 cup serving over 5 days .he eats tons of hey and drinks lots of water . hes a mini rex bunny . is it ok for him to not have a baby pellet ?? He likes dandilions butter then lettous and we give him clover we grow for him . we do have a veterinarian appointment for his vaccine . whats the differenace between free pellets and mesuered ?? Did i miss it in the video ??
I have four young bunnies and they get just a tiny bit of pellets. However, they are completely crazy about them. Maybe it is better not to feed pellets at all?
Are bunnies are so cute and I love your training videos
I love your channel. I live in an apartment with a balcony. I don’t have a yard, for that reason I take my bunnies to a park 15 minutes away just to hop around. I use a fleas and ticks product to protect them. Do you think that’s not a good idea?. Taking them to a park? Thank you
Honestly, with the risks of RHDV2 (rabbit disease), coupled with the flea/tick medicines that likely aren't the best for bunnies' bodies to detox the chemicals, I would personally let them run around my apartment for their exercise and avoid the risks. Just my two cents. :)
I’ve tried feeding the Sherwood complete to my two sweet bunnies, but they refuse to even touch the stuff. :( Even mixed into the pellets they do eat, they will eat around the Sherwood pellets. Silly bunnies. I give them Nutrena NatureWise. They regulate pretty good on their own how much of these they eat, and they eat plenty of the Timothy Hay I provided for them.
Dr. Sherwood had this advice about transitioning bunnies on the "yummy sweet food" to Sherwood:
Slowly reduce the pellet amount of the current feed. Your bunny should increase amount of hay eaten. Once pellets are at a minimum and greatly desired, try adding the Sherwood. Most bunnies will now readily accept it. Note this doesn't work with bunnies who will not eat the hay when original pellets are reduced.
I definitely had to give my bun some adjusting time with these pellets as well. But after she started eating them happily I noticed she would eat more hay and she would actually go for the hay first sometimes! But she always wants her daily vitamins too haha.
Can you over feed bunnies on veg? I have a 3month old Mini loop and she does not have a bar of palettes so I end up giving her more veges… I feed her 3 times a day 7:30pm, 4:30pm and 10:30pm I also give her oxbow pallets
Hello there! What brand for Alfafa pellets do you recommend for young bunnies? 🤷🏾♀️
My bunny eats oat hay and sunburst gourmet blend. Unlimited amounts in a small bowl that I refill every day.
💕/••\ Thank you so very kindly Diane, this is a very critical topic💕!!~* I was oblivious that a measured pellet food even existed!!~* I have fed any bunnies that I had that were under a year of age, pellets with an Alfalfa base, then transition to Timothy pellets. As an adult, my first rabbit died at 4ys of age, due to kidney problems, the narcropsy indicated severe sludge in the urinary track😢 Devistated i tried to come up with a healthier game plan for future bunnies, soooo As some of my other rabbits fortunately became very elderly (over8ys) I moistened the pellets by adding a bit of fresh water to them because, just enough to make them fall apart, (I personally have a theory) : when rabbits are not drinking lots of water & they are consuming dry pellets, it MAY DRY the urinary track out more....the pellets absorbs a lot of moisture, and if that moisture goes into the poops it is lessening the moisture going to the kidneys & bladder!?~* Some bunnies are better at water drinking than others, much like their humans I suppose... just a non expert opinion!!~* Again Thank You for This most Excellent Video!!~* I will be certainly checking out Sherwoods foods. 💕💕/••\
Although it's technical, Dr. Sherwood has a video about urine sludge and info on their website:
ruclips.net/video/-xzfw3m5rKY/видео.html
sherwoodpethealth.com/the-science/#urinary-health
@@HooksHollands💕💕/••\💕💕 Greatly Appreciated!!~*
Hi I just got some organic oats for my buns how much do you recimend of that I started mixing it with their food last night. I'm assuming only a 1 tsp or 1 tbsp
I’m trying to convince my mom to let me have a pet bunny. I’m watching your videos and others, while doing research so I could convince her to say yes. I really want this specific breed 😭
Me too, my parents are saying no 😭
Did it work?
Not sure if anyone's familiar with Momi Timothy pellets. My bunny likes it q lot.
Sherwood rabbit is sold in one pet store that I have found in NJ. It seems like an animal speciality type store. I was surprised to see it there.
Hi Diane, so sorry for the loss of your bunnies. Thank you so much for this video, this explains a lot. I'm desperate to feed our rabbit Sherwood pellets, but I can't get them here in the UK. I contacted the company, but they told me they were unavailable here at the moment. I can't seem to find pellets here in the UK that does not have grains, soy or sweetners in them. We have a 4 year old mini lop house rabbit, Gizmo. We feed him 2 egg cups of pellets, one in the morning and one at night, Burgess Excel Indoor Adult Rabbit Nuggets, plus unlimited Oxbow timothy hay and water. We have had several incidents of GI Statis, and got him through every time by acting quickly and with constant care. I had a feeling that the pellets could be the issue, so we have been trying to reduce them. Any advice on when or if Sherwood pellets would be available in the UK or a good alternative pellet, would be very much appreciated. Gizmo is part of our family, he gives us so much love and we want to give him the best and healthiest life possible.
You might be able to find Oxbow Garden Select in the UK or a non-American brand without grain, soy, or sweeteners. The most important would be lots of good hay, you don't really need many pellets (they do add nutrients that may be lacking in the hay).
is it ok to feed them cabbages? and how much should we feed them a day?
I wouldn't recommend anything gassy like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, etc, as these can cause digestive upset. www.ohiohollandlops.com/rabbitfood.html
@@HooksHollands Thank you!
Should I feed my 2 month old bunny kitten milk replacement (kmr) bc hes not with his mom so he doesnt get milk
how much do I feed my 9 week old bunny?
Which one would you recommend the blue bag or the green . I'm planning on getting a bunny preferably a Holland lop and I was wondering which one to use. By the way I love your videos I don't know where I'd be without them .
I prefer the free-choice pellet.
Ok. After watching this video, I immediately ordered the Free Choice pellets. My bun absolutely hates it and was completely spoiled by the not so healthy pellets. I’m still trying to transition but I feel like I just wasted $40 on a bag of Sherwood Free Choice and she will never get use to it…
This is ( Vitakraft VitaSmart Complete Nutrition Pet Rabbit Food, 8 lb) what I thought was a good choice but it’s not. But she is in love with the sweetness and the little different flavors and shapes of some of the pellets. She is a little over weight and I think it’s because of this.
Sh eats a lot of hay so that’s great and hearty salads twice a day but she wants her pellets but won’t eat this Sherwood… any suggestions on how to get her to like this pellet?
what’s a good diet for an over weight bunny?
i'm planing to open a small rabbit farm just like you. Can i have some advices?
I'm doing a lot of research about rabbits because I'm hopefully going to be getting two next spring/summer. Any rabbit care website or channel recommendations? 🐰🌺
www.ohiohollandlops.com/bunny-care.html
The bottom line is that rabbits don't need pellets. Pellets should be an afterthought and fed sparingly. I've never had a vet (unless they are selling something) tell me rabbits need pellets. I agree timing when feeding pellets/veggies is helpful. Rabbits are like kids, they will always eat desert first/only.
A high quality pellet provides vitamins, minerals, and nutrients not found in hay/veggies alone. Many rabbits also don't digest veggies well or this causes reduced hay/water consumption and thus a lack of proper fiber in the cecum. I realize there are different opinions on this, just sharing my two cents and what Dr. Sherwood's research has concluded.
Hook's Hollands have you ever researched fodder for rabbits? There is this theory that traditionally rabbits were fed a diet of pellets to gain weight for food. I don’t personally practice it because it’s too much work for my crazy schedule. But it certainly changed my perspective of pellets.
😭😭 hazel..... im sure she had a happy live
Diane, do you feed your bunnies veggies at all?
Yes. I like to give them a bit of leafy greens several times per week (in the mornings) as tolerated...but I don't feed much. Parsley, cilantro, romaine, dandelion, and plantain herb are what I offer. Some bunnies (like Camilla) can only tolerate a small amount though.
@@HooksHollands thank you so much for replying. I'm such a huge fan!!! My Moyel has sludge and I'm on Sherwood's pellets. It was suggested that veggies be eliminated but I was very worried. She has been on a 4 day hay and water fast🤗 she seems fine without. It was me that was freaking out. I will offer veggies several times a week and only in the mornings like you said. I can't wait for your next video 😍😍😍 much love to you and your lops😘
What should I name my holland lop Solid Orange male please help me name him
Garfield?
Hook's Hollands any other names?
Thank you so much for this video. My bunny DOES NOT EAT hay AT ALL! I have tried many brands, many tastes and the outcome has been the same. After watching your video I think I’m going to stop feeding him pellets, because that’s all he wants. But I am scared that he will loose weight and eventually get sick?
I am also looking at stores here in Mexico to see if I can buy Sherwood’s pellets. Any help that you can give I’d truly appreciate. I have also taken my bun to vet many times and she is aware of this. Thank you!
You might first try cutting way back on the pellets for a few days, and if he eats more hay, then slowly bump the pellets up to the recommended serving based upon his weight. Dr. Sherwood assured me most bunnies could just eat hay for 2-4 weeks and it's good for them, but it doesn't work for a bunny who won't eat any hay, so be careful about that.
@@HooksHollands Thank you for your prompt reply! Just one last thing by "cutting pellets way back" do you mean not giving him any at all? If that's the case, I just started doing that today. I went out to cuy some fresh grass to see if he would eat that instead, and feed him a bowl of salad, but zero pellets. I really wish I had the option to buy the pellets you mentioned in your video, I really can't stand seeing my bun getting skinny.
Can you please tell me what brand pellets you use im just trying to gather
Information because I really want broken blue tort holland lop
Sherwood
Links and info on my bunny care page: www.ohiohollandlops.com/bunny-care.html
My bunny is a 3 month old rabbit and when I'm not at my dads they overfeed her. I use oxbow essentials young rabbit food. When I tell my dad he is overfeeding her he says there's no such thing. He gives her more pellets then hay. I'm worried that she will get sick
That part about hay meaning the bunnies are more hydrated because they drink more water doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Dry food requires rehydration which in itself would reduce the water available to the bunny. And if the greens have more water in them, then you wouldn't need as much more to keep the animal hydrated. It's like saying kibble dogs or cats are more hydrated than fresh or canned food animals (which definitely isn't true. On the contrary, it keeps them in a constant state of mild dehydration.) Otherwise, definitely listening, I know you know your stuff in general.
Is oxbow considered a free choice pellet?
Oxbow has many formulas. I would follow the directions on the back of the particular variety's bag.
@@HooksHollands ok thank you very much
Hi my rabbit sometimes has a few more pellets than usual like throughout the day I'll give him some as well as him having a little amount for tea is this ok xx 😋🥺🥰🥰🥰
Do you recommend alfalfa hay for baby rabbits? My rabbits are 3 and 5 months old.
I personally wouldn't feed a straight alfalfa hay except possibly to young babies (up to 3/4 months old) who needed to put on weight. The pellet I feed my babies has alfalfa, and they do fine on this and timothy/orchard hay. Talk with your veterinarian about your concerns too. :)
i cant seem to find the sherwood here im in Melbourne, AUS , however i feed my bunny Oxbow garden select rabbit food... is the grains something to be concerned about , is this still a good choice x???
If a grain-free, soy-free, sweetener-free pellet isn't available, you just have to find the best pellet you have access to. I have heard a lot of bunnies doing well on the Oxbow Garden Select.
Thank you