Hi, I am new to this forum. I don't have any rabbits at the moment, but have had them in the past and love them. I am moving into a new house soon and will be starting up a very small rabbitry of mini rexes. I have read books and a lot of information online about the proper care for rabbits and have found a lot of information to be confusing because some sources say one thing and others say another. So I am just trying to get these things straight. Thank you in advance for your help!
1. Is it true that hay can be stored for a long period of time up to a whole year if kept in a cool, dry, dark place? I read that this is true but then I read somewhere else that hay loses nutrients during storage and should only be bought in small amounts because of this? I want to save money by purchasing a bale at a time instead of the small bags from the pet stores. So how long can I keep a bale of hay for before it is no longer good to feed to my rabbits? And what is the best way to store it?
2. Is it true that pellets only last up to 3 months? Could they last longer if kept in a tightly sealed bin? If so, how long?
3. Some people say to feed a cup of fresh vegetables every day per every 4 lbs while other people say rabbits don't need vegetables? And how much fruit can I feed or should fruit be more of a treat than part of their daily diet?
4. One website said that Romain lettuce, kale, and Brussel sprouts should never be fed because they can cause enteritis while other websites and books say that those veggies are good for them??
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1. Is it true that hay can be stored for a long period of time up to a whole year if kept in a cool, dry, dark place? I read that this is true but then I read somewhere else that hay loses nutrients during storage and should only be bought in small amounts because of this? I want to save money by purchasing a bale at a time instead of the small bags from the pet stores. So how long can I keep a bale of hay for before it is no longer good to feed to my rabbits? And what is the best way to store it?
2. Is it true that pellets only last up to 3 months? Could they last longer if kept in a tightly sealed bin? If so, how long?
3. Some people say to feed a cup of fresh vegetables every day per every 4 lbs while other people say rabbits don't need vegetables? And how much fruit can I feed or should fruit be more of a treat than part of their daily diet?
4. One website said that Romain lettuce, kale, and Brussel sprouts should never be fed because they can cause enteritis while other websites and books say that those veggies are good for them??
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