What to feed 5 week old rabbits?

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A friend of mine called me very stressed today, because she became an owner of two rabbits that were given as a present for her children.
The grandparents bought them from another farmer in this village and she could not deny it. As you could see: she is totally new in having rabbits...
They are 5 weeks old, both male and the farmer told "to buy some cat milk for them".
After our talk she is now more sad than before, because she now knows that they are way too young to be separated from their mother.
Because I know feeding (and changes in feeding) are a large risk for rabbits, my question:
What to feed 5 week old rabbits?

Tim · Answer

You should feed them the same as you would feed to adult rabbits:

hay
fresh grass
fresh herbs (make sure to check they're not poisonous to rabbits)
vegetables
small twigs

Source 1 Source 2
If you were to feed formula, according to rabbit.org, cat formula is actually recommended. There's also rabbit formula available, according to source 1. You can order it online or buy from a veterinarian or a larger pet shop.
Make sure to always offer them a variety of stuff, so they can choose whatever they like to eat.
According to The rabbit house, it's important to stay consistent. So ask the farmer what they and their mother got, before they've been given to you. If their mother already got vegetables and/or fruits, they can get those as well. If not, introduce new foods slowly to them.

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