Bigredfeather
Active member
I have 2 does that are due soon. Since getting them, I have transitioned both of them over to fodder and they are doing very well. I see some are suggesting 8 oz per day for adults, which I would say is about right. I don't go off weight of the fodder, but use the same size piece everyday. I've noticed as she gets closer to her due date, she is wanting a little more each day. Also, I have been adding yellow peas to my fodder which should be pushing the protein a little higher. I am using 80% barley, 20% peas. Big Mamma goes through and eats the peas first, so they must be tasty.
Now to my question(s), at what point after the kits are born can they presented with fodder. I'd like to try using only fodder to feed them out for butcher. Can fodder be the first and only feed that I give them? And finally, is anyone successfully raising their meat rabbits from start to finish on fodder?
Thanks.
Now to my question(s), at what point after the kits are born can they presented with fodder. I'd like to try using only fodder to feed them out for butcher. Can fodder be the first and only feed that I give them? And finally, is anyone successfully raising their meat rabbits from start to finish on fodder?
Thanks.