Correct feeding methods of rabbits at different growth stages

1. Young rabbits (15-9 days old)

The development of digestive organs in this stage of rabbits is not perfect, and it is easy for them to get sick if they eat improperly. Therefore, during this period, the owner must carefully and reasonably match the feed to the young rabbits. The basic purpose of feeding young rabbits is to eat a little more.

The ratio of recipes for young rabbits should be: forage > rabbit food > vegetables. In other words, the diet formula of young rabbits should be based on grass, supplemented by rabbit food, and try to feed vegetables as little as possible or not. Generally, juicy feed has the function of relieving diarrhea. Eating vegetables in young rabbits is likely to cause diarrhea in rabbits, so it is best not to feed vegetables to young rabbits. The palatability of rabbit food is generally better than forage. Therefore, if the young rabbits are fed too much rabbit food, the amount of forage they eat will decrease, and it may lead to indigestion and diarrhea of the young rabbits. The supply of forage grass should be as follows: Gramineae forage grass can be supplied indefinitely, and leguminous forage grass should be supplied regularly and quantitatively. Because the nutritional value of leguminous forage grass is generally higher than that of gramineous forage grass, it is necessary to prevent rabbits from being too obese or causing diseases, so avoid overfeeding leguminous forage grass.

The daily supply of young rabbits can be: Gramineae grass (unlimited supply)+leguminous grass (grab one in each hand in the morning and evening)+rabbit food (daily supply of 4-8g, divided into 2-3 feedings)+drinking water (8-12ml).

Second, growing rabbits (9-18 days old)

At this stage, the digestive organs of rabbits are basically mature, and the demand for nutrition is increasing due to the demand of physical development, so the owner needs to adjust the rabbit's feed in time.

the recipe collocation of rabbits at this growth stage should be: pasture > rabbit food > vegetables. Unlimited supply of gramineous forage grass, regular and quantitative feeding of leguminous forage grass.

The daily supply quantity of rabbits can be adjusted as follows: Gramineae grass (unlimited supply), leguminous grass (one in the morning and two or three in the evening for feeding), and rabbit food (8-1g daily supply, divided into two or three feedings). In addition, you can feed some vegetables in moderation, such as feeding a lettuce every day, and ensure that rabbits consume 12 ~ 25 ml of drinking water every day.

III. Adult rabbits (18 days to 5 years old)

At this stage, all the indexes of the rabbit's body have been very stable, and all functional organs have matured, which is the best time for rabbits to raise. At this time, the nutrient intake of rabbits should be basically equal to their nutrient consumption, so as to avoid rabbits becoming obese, so the owners should also pay attention to adjusting the rabbit's feed during this period.

at this stage, the recipe collocation of rabbits can be adjusted as follows: pasture > rabbit food > vegetables. The diet of rabbits in this growing stage should still be based on forage, supplemented by rabbit food, and then each rabbit can be fed with one lettuce or half a carrot every day.

The daily feeding amount is: Gramineae grass (unlimited supply), leguminous grass (feeding with one hand at night, or not feeding), and rabbit food (daily supply of 1g, divided into 2-3 feeding). In addition, you can feed some vegetables in moderation, such as a lettuce or a carrot every day, and ensure that rabbits consume 25 ~ 5 ml of drinking water every day.

Fourth, rabbits in old age (5 years old ~ dead)

Rabbits in this stage gradually transition from prime to old age, and all functional organs are gradually aging and their functions are gradually degraded, so owners also need to adjust their feed in time.

The recipe collocation of elderly rabbits can be adjusted as follows: vegetables > pasture > rabbit food. Because the digestive organs of rabbits in this period gradually weakened and their teeth began to age, the supply of crude fiber should be reduced to reduce the burden on the stomach of elderly rabbits, while vegetables are chewy and digestible, and they are rich in vitamins, so they can be fed in moderation.

The daily feeding amount is: Gramineae grass (unlimited supply), legume grass (grabbing one handful to feed at night)+rabbit food (daily supply of 8g, divided into 2-3 feedings). In addition, you can feed some vegetables in moderation, such as two lettuce or one carrot every day, and ensure that rabbits consume 25 ~ 5 ml of drinking water every day.

The above is Dr. Paw Paw's summary of the feeding methods of rabbits at different growth stages. I hope it can help you!