My basic premise with rabbits is feed them enough so they have a wee bit left over in their bowls. Trusting MOST rabbits to not over eat.
I've learned that some rabbits will overeat so therefore fed them a measured amount.
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I used to feed a 15-16% protein feed.
I know feed at 19% protein.
My buns (except for one) are looking good but I find that the 19% is probably too high a ratio for my mini rex and holland lops so am looking to do measured feed for them.
How do I ensure that they are getting enough to be healthy and happy, and yet not overeating?
I've moved most of them to a 1/2 cup/day feed. and that seems to be suiting most but I've two bucks that eat everything by the time I come out in the evening again. The one I know I could give another 1/2 cup of feed to and he'd eat it all up and still look good. he's a busy lad, but does he NEED more than 1/2 cup? The other has just been here a month and I've learned he does a bit of scrabbling, but he always acts hungry. he also is a very busy boy.
They get a tbsp or two of oats/BOSS every three days or so.
they get a good handful (just enough to finish it without wasting) of hay every day but Sunday when they get an apple branch or two instead.
Suggestions would be appreciated.
I've learned that some rabbits will overeat so therefore fed them a measured amount.
THAT SAID>...
I used to feed a 15-16% protein feed.
I know feed at 19% protein.
My buns (except for one) are looking good but I find that the 19% is probably too high a ratio for my mini rex and holland lops so am looking to do measured feed for them.
How do I ensure that they are getting enough to be healthy and happy, and yet not overeating?
I've moved most of them to a 1/2 cup/day feed. and that seems to be suiting most but I've two bucks that eat everything by the time I come out in the evening again. The one I know I could give another 1/2 cup of feed to and he'd eat it all up and still look good. he's a busy lad, but does he NEED more than 1/2 cup? The other has just been here a month and I've learned he does a bit of scrabbling, but he always acts hungry. he also is a very busy boy.
They get a tbsp or two of oats/BOSS every three days or so.
they get a good handful (just enough to finish it without wasting) of hay every day but Sunday when they get an apple branch or two instead.
Suggestions would be appreciated.