Ideally, a rabbit’s diet should consist of 4 things. Pellets, fruits/vegetables, hay and
fresh water. Of course, what you feed your rabbit will depend on how many rabbits
you have, and whether you are interested in breeding rabbits, or simply owning one
or two as pets. It is recommended that you feed your rabbit what it will finish in
about twenty minutes every morning, or every night. I feed my Holland Lops about
one third cup every morning, and they'll usually finish half of it as soon as I give it to
them, and nibble at the rest of it through-out the day. Some people would argue that I
could feed less, but none of them are over weight, so it works for me. Of course, I let
my does free-feed while they have a litter.
After pellets, hay is the most important thing. Hay is VERY important in a rabbit's
diet, and you can never feed too much of it. Rabbits, like horses, can colic. This is
when a human would vomit, but rabbits are physically incapable of this, so instead
their stomachs tie up in a knot and they will usually die. But hay prevents digestive
problems. Especially while your rabbit is in a molt. Hay also occupies your rabbit.
The life of a rabbit can be pretty boring, if it belongs to a breeder, not a pet owner.
They can start pulling on wire and damaging their teeth, or chewing their fur. Hay
gives them something to do, without the risk of them becoming over weight. Also, the
more hay you feed, the fewer pellets the rabbit will need to maintain a healthy weight.
.
A good quality pellet how much do you feed? Again there are varying opinions but it
is my experience that you have to end up making adjustments for your individual
rabbit. When bunny is young and growing he should be "free-fed" that is given all he
will eat, but when he has reached adulthood (5-6 mos.). I feed my Holland Lops
around 2-3 oz.. Whether you feed in the morning or evening is based on your own
preference.
fresh water. Of course, what you feed your rabbit will depend on how many rabbits
you have, and whether you are interested in breeding rabbits, or simply owning one
or two as pets. It is recommended that you feed your rabbit what it will finish in
about twenty minutes every morning, or every night. I feed my Holland Lops about
one third cup every morning, and they'll usually finish half of it as soon as I give it to
them, and nibble at the rest of it through-out the day. Some people would argue that I
could feed less, but none of them are over weight, so it works for me. Of course, I let
my does free-feed while they have a litter.
After pellets, hay is the most important thing. Hay is VERY important in a rabbit's
diet, and you can never feed too much of it. Rabbits, like horses, can colic. This is
when a human would vomit, but rabbits are physically incapable of this, so instead
their stomachs tie up in a knot and they will usually die. But hay prevents digestive
problems. Especially while your rabbit is in a molt. Hay also occupies your rabbit.
The life of a rabbit can be pretty boring, if it belongs to a breeder, not a pet owner.
They can start pulling on wire and damaging their teeth, or chewing their fur. Hay
gives them something to do, without the risk of them becoming over weight. Also, the
more hay you feed, the fewer pellets the rabbit will need to maintain a healthy weight.
.
A good quality pellet how much do you feed? Again there are varying opinions but it
is my experience that you have to end up making adjustments for your individual
rabbit. When bunny is young and growing he should be "free-fed" that is given all he
will eat, but when he has reached adulthood (5-6 mos.). I feed my Holland Lops
around 2-3 oz.. Whether you feed in the morning or evening is based on your own
preference.
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