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Feeding methods for rabbits of different ages

2021-05-27 / 859 Read

Rabbits of different ages need different nutritional structures. The following Basic Feeding Scale is for the reference of rabbit owners.

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Age or condition basal feeding amount

0-3 weeks breast milk

3-4 weeks breast milk and a small amount of alfalfa hay or rabbit food

4-7 weeks old breast milk and increased alfalfa hay and rabbit food

7-12 weeks old start giving rabbit food and hay, unlimited

12 ~16 weeks old alfalfa hay was replaced with grass grass. Begin giving vegetables, once a day, a small amount of grass and rabbit food without restriction for 7 weeks to 7 months of age.

More than 2 cups of vegetables and a small amount of fruit

The amount of rabbit food should be limited from July to 1 year old, and the amount of vegetables should be reduced to cope with the diet control after 1 year old

1 to 6 years old Unlimited amount of hay. Rabbit food is 1/4 to 1/2 cup/day/3 kg body weight; 2 cups of vegetables and a small amount of fruit

Unlimited rabbit food and hay over 6 years old, 300g of vegetables, 60g of fruit /day/every 3 kg of body weight

In pregnancy or lactation, the amount of alfalfa hay and rabbit food should be increased, and 24 hours of feeding

In winter or cold snaps, give more Lots of rabbit food and vegetables