How To Produce A Successful Rabbit Feed Program
A successful rabbit feed program will not only help you have overall healthier rabbits, but will also help you cut costs. Lower feeding costs result in higher net profits, and a higher quality feed will result in higher quality rabbits that can sell for more. Rabbits have sensitive stomachs, so feeding them properly is also important for keeping them healthy. The most important staple of a rabbit's diet is hay. They should be given hay freely and in large quantities. Your breeding stock that are older than 6 months will need timothy hay, which will keep them from getting too fat as it is low in calories. Your younger rabbits that are being raised as broilers need alfalfa, which has a higher calorie count that will help them put on weight, and more calcium which will help their bones keep up with their growing bodies. A good supplement to hay is commercial pellets, which should also be given to all rabbits. With your breeding stock, you can feed 1/8 of a cup per day per 5 pounds (2...