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Reddit mentions of Oxbow Bunny Basics Adult Rabbit Food (Timothy Based), 5-Pound Bag

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We found 4 Reddit mentions of Oxbow Bunny Basics Adult Rabbit Food (Timothy Based), 5-Pound Bag. Here are the top ones.

Oxbow Bunny Basics Adult Rabbit Food (Timothy Based), 5-Pound Bag
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    Features:
  • ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS FOR A HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE: Made with high fiber Oxbow Timothy Hay to support healthy digestion
  • SUPPORTS IMMUNE SYSTEM HEALTH: Made with antioxidants & prebiotics to support the immune system health of your adult rabbit
  • PERFECT FOR PICKY EATERS: Uniform pellets prevent selective feeding
  • FORTIFIED FOOD: Fortified with vitamins and minerals for optimum health
  • VETERINARIAN RECOMMENDED: Formulated with the guidance of top veterinarians and nutritionists
  • FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS: Adult Rabbits (over 1 year) Feed according to weight specifications provided. Feed in addition to unlimited grass hay.
  • COMPLEMENT BY ADDING OXBOW GRASS HAY: Offer unlimited amounts of fresh grass hay at all times. Choose from Oxbow’s Western Timothy, Orchard, Oat, Hay Blends, Organic Meadow, or Botanical grass hays to meet your pet's daily fiber needs.
Specs:
ColorMulti-colored
Height3.149606296 inches
Length11.023622036 inches
Number of items1
Release dateSeptember 2013
Size5 Pound (Pack of 1)
Weight5 Pounds
Width7.086614166 inches

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Found 4 comments on Oxbow Bunny Basics Adult Rabbit Food (Timothy Based), 5-Pound Bag:

u/DinkaAnimalLover · 54 pointsr/Rabbits

Well I will be honest - her diet is very very wrong and she is severely overweight right now. You need to take immediate measures.

http://www.therabbithouse.com/diet/rabbit-weight.asp - this visual guide will help you monitor progress.

An overweight bunny is prone to very bad illnesses, and also they cannot clean themselves well so flystrike (where flies burrow into the skin around the area they poop and pee from) is a real danger... be sure you check her bottom.

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YOU MUST CHANGE HER DIET as it is very inappropriate!

STOP FEEDING BREAD AND CHECKERS! No offense by why would we feed that??? Human carbs are horrible for bunnies and never to be given. Stop feeding treats and candy! Rabbits cannot have candy, and special candy sold by idiotic stores to make profit on you is junk - no yogurt drops or cookies or crackers!!!! There are healthy treats I will suggest, but until she has lost weight stay away from those 100% - sugar in general is terrible for their GI systems.

The correct diet for an adult bunny is - UNLIMITED hay, 1/4 cup MAX of pain pellets per day (not colorful bits or seed in them), 1 to 2 cups of green leafy veggies. Carrot, kale, and fruit only as occasional very small treats. No yogurt drops or processed sugars, no human crabs, oats, bread etc. No seeds or nuts.



Proper diet:

  1. Unlimited hay - good quality unlimited hay should always be available.

    1. Hay should be timothy or orchard. Never alfalfa - alfalfa is to rich for an adult and also causes kidney stones.
    2. This should be 90% of her diet!
  2. Pellets - 1/4th cup per day MAX - that is 4 tablespoons! Stand your ground!
    1. In your case I would not feed any until she has lost some weight... for a servery overweight bunny like this a pellet free diet is appropriate and later you can slowly introduce.
    2. Pellets should not be alfalfa - look at the ingredients, if alfalfa is first or second, you have to change the brand.
    3. Also a good brand is very important - pellets should be PLAIN without any of the colorful bits like treats, dried fruit, cereals, nuts and seeds. All these for bunnies are like junk food to humans (yes pet stores 100% don't care and just sell the stuff that looks the best to unsuspecting customers) and excess sugar and carbs can cause major issues for bunny's very delicate digestive system by disrupting the bacteria balance and also cause weight gain. Try to select the pellet brand higher is fiber and lower in protein and fat. Look at the ingredients and select a product that has hay/grass listed at the very top of the list and has as few other ingredients (such as oats, cereals, meals, flour, soy, etc) as possible. All of these are "extra" additives that fill up the space in bunny's tummy and result in less hay consumption also.

      1. http://www.therabbithouse.com/diet/rabbit-food-comparison.asp - brand comparison here to select the brands that fit the parameters the best (note that fat should only be 1.5% to 2% for a normal bun, not 5% like they specify).
      2. https://www.amazon.com/Oxbow-Animal-Health-Essentials-Food-10lbs/dp/B003SLLF48/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1538070583&sr=1-2&keywords=oxbow%2Brabbit%2Bfood&th=1- these are quite good, easy to find and used a lot of people
    4. Greens - 1 to 2 cups per day (or 1 to 2 platefuls)
      1. These are ok to give in moderation and needed!
      2. Selecting the right greens is key - greens should be green, as for example some veggies like peppers and carrots are high in sugar and should only be given as small treats, not daily veggies.
      3. Try dark leafy greens like arugula, romaine lettuce, spring mix, spinach, celery, carrot greens, bok choy; also, fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, oregano, dill, mint, basil. Kale (only give in limited quantities).
      4. The best way it to rotate veggies from day to day so the bunny gets a variety of nutrients.
      5. This list has great insights https://rabbit.org/suggested-vegetables-and-fruits-for-a-rabbit-diet/.
    5. Treats -
      1. Avoid these until she has lot weight - use fresh herbs as treats for now
      2. Treats should be small potions and occasional, not with every meal ---->>> fruit + carrot is a treat so give in small amounts - about 2 thumbs width of banana is one portion, a couple raspberries or blueberries, 1 mid sized strawberry, one larger grape, 1 baby carrot, etc. if you give dried fruit - give less at the concentration of sugar is higher.
      3. Never give any processed foods like yogurt drops

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        Get a kitchen scale and change her diet NOW! Weight her weekly and record her weight - it should start to come down.

        As she looses weight also encourage her to be more active:

  3. Stuff hay and veggies into empty egg cartons for her to forage'
  4. Give pellets via a treat ball so she has to move to eat or this DIY one.
  5. Get her a cat tree to jump on to as they love climbing
u/avinadiviri42 · 3 pointsr/Rabbits

Gah. That stuff. When I started feeding Professor Bunbun the Kaytee Timothy Pellets I noticed his poops started having this strong, kind of stinky, oniony smell. I asked the vet and she recommended switching him to the Oxbow Timothy Pellets. The smell went away after switching over and hasn't returned since. A lot of pellets are marketed towards breeders (according to what I have read) and don't have the House Rabbit Society recommended nutritional value. I looked around but didn't see much that was promising other than the Oxbow and Kaytee. I don't recommend alfalfa pellets. (Neither does my vet.)

u/MotherCybele · 2 pointsr/Pets

Look for Oxbow pellets. They have great products and are highly recommended in the bunny/ guinea pig keeper's community.

u/MissFireFlower · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

This rabbit food is green! Our future bunbun will surely love it!