Poo Clusters rather than balls?

[BonnieandClyde]

I noticed while cleaning the dropping pan today that my doe had a few wet shiny poo clusters (about 6 balls all together stuck). Is this a cause for concern or not a big deal?

[SquashNut]

That;s cecum material and it's normal. They normally consume it. The only reason you might be concerned finding it under the cage is if the rabbit is over weight and unable to eat any of it.
i have noticed my does almost always have a pile of it under their cage right before birth. Its like their bellies are to large to reach it at that time.

[BonnieandClyde]

Originally Posted by SquashNut

That;s cecum material and it's normal. They normally consume it. The only reason you might be concerned finding it under the cage is if the rabbit is over weight and unable to eat any of it.
i have noticed my does almost always have a pile of it under their cage right before birth. Its like their bellies are to large to reach it at that time.

Thats a good thing then - if my doe is pregnant (which I should know by tomorrow as Im taking her to get palpated by one of the 4-h people). But if she is NOT pregnant then she may be overweight. How will I know if she is over weight? And what can I do to get her back down?

[SquashNut]

I didn't mean to imply she is over weight, Just that some times they cann't eat it if they are over weight. To put them on a diet feed more hay less pellets, but I wouldn't do that if you think she is bred.