CanineWild
Well-known member
Hey all, wasn't sure if I should post this in the main feeding section cause I didn't want to upset anyone who didn't want to think about meat rabbits.
Anyways, I'm thinking of starting a meat rabbit project largely for my own meat- just a buck and a doe to start. I want to feed a base of pellets and give hay as well, but want to supplement with other greenery as well for health and to cut down on pellet costs.
My problem is I live in the canadian prairies where fresh greenery is only available 4 or 5 months of the year. Growing fodder indoors is not a great option as I have very little living space.
My question is, is there a way of collecting greens in summer to keep through the winter that would have similar benefits? If I dried plants they liked, or even some leafy willow branches or something, would that be any better at that point than dried hay? What about freezing? I can't find any info on rabbit breeding specific to climates like mine.
Any ideas, especially if someone has experience with long winters, is appreciated!
Anyways, I'm thinking of starting a meat rabbit project largely for my own meat- just a buck and a doe to start. I want to feed a base of pellets and give hay as well, but want to supplement with other greenery as well for health and to cut down on pellet costs.
My problem is I live in the canadian prairies where fresh greenery is only available 4 or 5 months of the year. Growing fodder indoors is not a great option as I have very little living space.
My question is, is there a way of collecting greens in summer to keep through the winter that would have similar benefits? If I dried plants they liked, or even some leafy willow branches or something, would that be any better at that point than dried hay? What about freezing? I can't find any info on rabbit breeding specific to climates like mine.
Any ideas, especially if someone has experience with long winters, is appreciated!