I agree with you Chris, meat rabbits should primarily be given pellets. There are no two ways there. Try to give them anything else, they will have stunted growth and the farmer will subsequently spend more to get less. Like you rightly said, it's also not a great idea to give rabbits, especially young ones lots of greens, because they will easily die. I too primarily give my rabbits pellets, they are healthy and have all the nutrients a rabbit requires for it to have optimum growth.
Thanks this really helped, I am adopting a rabbit that has only ever had pellets and hay and when I get him I wanted to replicate that until I can introduce greens into his diet so he doesn't get sick
For people with more than 50 rabbits, pellets are probably too expensive. We have goats, rabbits, chickens, ducks, and geese. We don't feed any of them pellets because pellets are too expensive. Every Saturday our family spends about an hour harvesting natural foods that our animals will eat for the upcoming week. We feed our rabbits red and white clover and various grasses, and willow leaves, bamboo leaves, cattail stalks, and dandelions. With a slingblade a person can harvest enough food to feed 50 rabbits for a week in about 30 minutes. Its quick, its easy, and its free.
when I said that we don't feed pellets to our animals, I meant store bought pellets. Because if you have a lot of animals like we do, pellets are too expensive. We do feed pellets that we make to our animals especially during the winter. We have our own pelletizer which was expensive to buy but it was worth it as a long term investment because it paid for it self a long time ago.
I feed all adults that are not atm pregnant 1 oz per pound of body weight per day. Nursing doe get free feed to keep up their condition. I use my own dry grass out of yard mostly during this last summer. And fresh green grass, I do watch for loose stool if this happens I back off the fresh greens and back on dry grass or hay. During winter I buy timothy and orchard grass hay. As much as they can eat per day. And they get if needed get extra pellets in winter.
When I got my 1 rabbit They told me he would eat pellets that why they were feeding him hamster food. Omg! So I get him home and sure enough he's eating the pellets took him 2 days to eat them but now he eats them no problem he's lost a little weight but not a huge amount. Now he gets hay as well with his pellets had him about a month now and he seems so much happier able to hop around the cage now he was so big he just sat there before
I feed 75-90% timothy hay, leafy greens twice a day, and timothy pellets as a supplement (I only really use alfalfa for babies). I think it's important to feed things like spinach, romain lettuce, or certain herbs like parsley. To make sure they're getting everything they need, and to save on costs I just grow them myself. Also, I wouldn't put them on wire, as they can get sore hocks or suffer nail issues. I've seen so many rabbits get broken and bloody nails or infections and it's really not worth the risk.
@@makennastone6704 I have one the same size (Mini Rex). I feed her twice a day, about 1 1/2 to 2 cups of veggies in total, so a cup in the morning and another at night. Organic Truth™ baby spring mix is a really good choice and has multiple different veggies for variety. I also give about 2 table spoons of pellets as a supplement. Timothy hay should be accessable all day ideally near their litter box (pro tip: putting a puppy pad at the bottom of the litter box along with recycled paper litter like Marshall™ premium ferret litter and putting CareFresh paper bedding over it reduces sore hocks and urine scalding.) Small pieces of tomato, carrot, banana, and blueberries spread out through the day to keep her from going through her hay too quickly. Bunnies are very similar to dogs, and will often try to steal off your plate or beg. It's good to put a small bunny treat on your plate when you get food so they will leave you alone. 😂 Sorry, that was a lot... I hope you and your bun do well. They might seem like a lot of work, but every since I got mine she's been my entire world. They're extremely sweet creatures. If you have any more questions/concerns I suggest watch people like 101rabbits or Lennon the Bunny.
@@itsthatonechickagaincallth7843 Thanks for the tips! I do watch Lennon the bunny, 101 rabbits, and Stormyrabbits, it just I couldn't find anything specific on how much greens per rabbit, and was overall confused. But thank you, this really helped a lot 😁😁
Agree with the Timothy once adult! And healthy greens spinach and parsley (brussel sprouts/celery/fruit/pumpkin seeds in shells as well). Only 1/2 cup pellets the rest greens. I give him scraps of my carrots/apples etc. it's not costing me anything for those! HE's my composting bin!
I’m pretty new to rabbits but they seem to do fine in my 8x8 foot movable pallet pen eating up the weeds plus I supplement with 18 percent protein pellet. All my kits so far are healthy and they have access to the weeds at about 2 weeks old.
Walmart here carries Small World which is by Manna Pro which is just fine (normally). It's a slightly better deal at the feed stores, but not by much. Your vid is less accurate than the others I've seen, the pellet feed is ok by itself for mine. I grew 100lbs of mangel beets and only the young hungry ones ate them this year, the older ones waited for pellets. Growing and harvesting 100lbs of beets in my backyard was rewarding, but not very efficient compared to commercial pellets.
Oh my...my pet rabbit runs towards me like a little dog when I enter the room. It is constantly hungry, eats about 5 times a day. Every time I feed it, it jumps on the bowl like there's no tomorrow! It eats pellets, fruit, fresh grass and little bit of hay. Everyday. I have a monster rabbit. Hopefully the ones I'm planning for meat aren't going to be like that...
@@samopomocni8866 I have pet rabbits and meat rabbits too lol. I actually started meat rabbit farming because I love rabbits so much and had pets. It's hard to say goodbye and to be the one to do the job but I really want to become more self sufficient and less reliant on big grocery stores :)
I have a bunny like that too (pet). He is racing around the cage when I come into the apartment. Eats ANYTHING!!! Always hungry, truthfully it's a joy!
strange. I am not sure why that would be happening. You can search through my videos to find it but that might take a little time. Wish I could make it easier on you.
Thank you for all the information you give us,but I have a question concerning if my California rabbits need something to stand on to get off the wire?
Not necessarily but they will appreciate it. I use a 12 in ceramic tile in the warmer months, the tile stays cooler and helps them cool off. I switch out the tile for a board for the cooler weather.
I use a marble tile in the summer, stays even cooler than ceramic. Rabbit supply companies like Bass Equipment sell an inexpensive slotted plastic bed.
I generally butcher at about 8 weeks old if they are around 5 pounds. The biggest reason is that after that the food to growth ratio is very poor. They don't grow as fast but still eat as much food. They are also much more tender when younger. I use a broomstick over the back of the neck and pull the rabbit to break it's neck to butcher them. That is the most humane way I have found. I hope that helps.
So is the hay absolutely necessary? I have a rabbit but we have only been feeding pellets per the farm we got him from...he is very large and healthy looking and friendly...is the hay optional or do I really need to start him on it? He's at least 8 months old new Zealand buck and probably a good 10-12lbs definitely heavier than my new baby lol
I have 5 rabbits and it’s necessary but they will live hay helps with digestion. I used to have a doe I didn’t feed hay and she was just fine. Just make sure they have good digestion.
Once a day is enough. If the rabbit eats all of it's pellets and it super eager when you feed it the next day just give it a little more. Hope that helps.
They can die from overeating but it takes a long time for that to happen. If you changed their food from what they were eating before, that can also cause them to have digestion problems and die. Rabbits don't do well with quick diet changes.
No reason really. Just the quail and rabbits provide what I need and i live in the city so they are easier to maintain without offending the neighbors.
Slightly Rednecked I guess that makes sense. I have an issue with acquiring poultry of every kind. Just assumed most people who like this kinda stuff had too.
We buy a 50lb bag of feed at our local coop farm store for $15 and it last 3 large New Zealand breeder rabbits roughly 3 months. If your rabbit pellets cost more than $5 a month you are doing it wrong and they need to be weaned to a lower diet to avoid health issues and/or early death. Always give free choice Timothy hay as much as they want a day to keep them from growing spurs on their teeth and getting infections as well. Timothy hay costs us roughly $25 every 3 months for 3 large rabbits.
Only if you want overfed rabbits, free feed hay yes,but pellets need to be a measured amount per animal,more for feeding mummas and growers much less for bucks.
I am sorry that you feel that way. I can assure you my rabbits are all well cared for and content though. Maybe it is best for you to find another channel to follow though. We probably won't agree on this topic.
What are you talking about there’s literally nothing wrong with his cage at all? the rabbits do not look miserable if you look at their ears and their behaviour they look perfectly fine and healthy.
He has mats for them to stand on! When their feet hurt they shift from side to side and you know that. They look fine! I put a corner litter box with paper litter so mine can jump in there to get off wire. Don't forget - air is the enemy of germs and wire cages certainly supply circulation of air!
I found a site that gives nutritional info on the different types of hay, I thought you and your viewers might be interested in seeing. We have in Bermuda Grass Hay Florida which is just a little better than Timothy Hay, but it is good to know the nutritional content of the food you use www.sweetwaternutrition.com/best-hay-feed-horse/
Another great video. The right information without overcomplicating it. Thank you. I've been raising rabbits for the past 47 years. Yes, I'm getting pretty dang old LOL. One thing I have found over the almost half century is there are some rabbits that always act starving even if they've had more than a good ration of food. Those rabbits will eat themselves to obesity if you feed them based on their way they act. You said it beautifully, get to know your rabbits. That includes however those rabbits that are going to appear to be starving even when they've had more food than they need. Those rabbits don't get more the next day because they act that way, because they will always act that way no matter what you give them. In my experience it's usually a buck that displays this behavior but I have seen it amongst does as well
yeah, these feeders can be filled up and will last a few days. I also have a neighbor that I have a good relationship with and will come on check on things for me if I need him too.
I feed my rabbits grass first thing in the morning then hay mid morning and the pellets in the afternoon, as well as any vegetable leaf scraps. Is this too much variation. I have had some from each kit I raise get sick and not eat over several days and then die. Could this feeding regime be a possible cause? I am in a temperate climate in Australia. Most of them are not in cages but open fenced runs.
It is hard to say for sure what is causing the issues you described. It could be some of the greens that you are feeding them. You mention vegetable leaf scraps. If that includes iceberg lettuce, then that is most likely the issue. Iceberg lettuce is not good to feed any animal. It can lead to diarrhea and that can cause rabbits to die very quickly. I would do some research on what foods you can and cant feed rabbits and make sure you aren't including any of the "don't feed" foods in your vegetable scraps.
hi i have a colony of fifty rabbits they have all their babys in burrows i put straw in the rabbit court yard so that they can use it for nesting i feed my does alfafa a bale a week i also feed them lots of edible weeds they are very healthy bunnys but i was wondering if i should supplement their food the meat is delicious andyou are right rabbits should not be over fed i love your channel
Thank you so much for the kind comments. I can't really tell you if they need their feed supplemented or not. It really kind of depends on how they are doing. if they are all a good weight (can't see their backbones, etc) and are producing decent litters and taking care of the young it sounds like things are working pretty well. I know that isn't a clear cut answer but I hope it helps a little
I didn't know about the eight oz thing. I have a little thing I attatch to the cage and my rabbits dive right in. I know they are getting plenty to eat so what am I missing?
I don't know that you are missing anything. Sounds like they might just need a little more than that amount of food every day. I have had some rabbits in the past that required more feed.
Slightly Rednecked thanks I was a little worried about my girls. I rotate their food every day however. One day pellets the next Timothy hay. I'm doing this because I don't yet have a bin feeder just a lock and crock
Hi Chis I feed my rabbits Timothy hey in the morning and I give them pellets in the evening. This is the diet the rabbits was on by the person I bought the rabbits from.
Sure. you can do that. If you want the best grow out rates from your kits you would want them on an all pellet diet but nothing wrong with your feeding plan either.
hi there i just have a quick question and would like to know if you have an answer. i just recently bought a rabbit for my herd and apparently from the breeder all she ate was hay and greens but i would like to get her on the pellets i have. how would i introduce the pellets without geting her sick?
Good question. The best thing to do is start off slow. Continue to feed her what she has been used to eating but give her a very small amount of pellets each day. Do that for two or three days. Then start to gradually decrease what she has been eating and increase the pellets a little bit more. Just a little bit at a time for 2 days, then a little more for another 2 days. After about a week and a half or so, you should be able to switch her over with no problems.
I keep having rabbits die. I had 9 in a big cage. they get plenty of food/water. the only rabbits dying ate the ones in that cage. they start panting like they can't breathe, then die later that day. has this happened to you? I'm so worried I can't even sleep. the rabbits dying are mixed breed minis (pets).
If you live in a hot area make sure you change the water 2-3 times a day a small fan blowing around their cage also helps. You can freeze water in old pop bottles labels removed stick them in their cage they will lay on them. If you find they are still running out of water which happens freeze water in an old butter container then dump it in the cage they can lick it as it melts and the cold air off of it helps them ( it's a little messy)
Weight ounces vs fluid ounces will vary, I'm going to weigh the 3/4c of pellets to see how much it weighs in ounces, as I believe it'll be less than fluid ounces.
Hi, im new to breeding for meat.I wanted to know couple of things, does the money spent on feeding rabbits worth the meat you get? which animal will give more value for your investment quail or rabbits?
Wow, that is a pretty big "it depends" question. It generally takes about a bag and a half of food for me to raise a littler of 7 rabbits up to butcher size. That is about 20 pounds of meat for about $20 so about $1 a pound. Quail run pretty close to the same as far as how much feed they go through and cost. There are benefits and disadvantages to both. I might cover that part in a future video so stay tuned. Hope that helps at least a little.
No problem. I don't have personal experience with feeding fodder, greens, etc. but everyone I have talked to says it does make them grow slower and it is commonly accepted to be true. It seems to be the common thought that, if they would hit butcher weight in 8 weeks normally (genetics and all), it takes 12 weeks to get them to weight naturally.
Hi Chris, can i suggest to make a video comparing quail vs rabbit for meat covering areas such as how much meat can they produce, when can they be slaughter, what type of food and how much do you feed them, type and size of cage, how many in the litter and how long is the pregnancy. Im guessing this will be a summary of different videos you have made. Thank you!
You can start weaning them at about 6 weeks old. To do so I simply move them to a grow out pen. I try not to take all of them at once but take about half and wait a few days and then take the other half to give the mother time to dry up a little before they are all gone. I generally do that at about 7 weeks old just to be sure. Hope that helps.
kim Ehman I noticed that the mother starts running away from them more often and they attack everything I feed mom, so by the 7th week, they should be weaned off by mom without your interference. By week 8 it is time to take them off mom and seperate them boys from mom and girls.
Just double moms feed until weaning, then feed them for their expected adult weight since they'll put the extra into growth. Always provide as much hay as they will eat, and something to chew on to keep their front teeth at the correct length.
thanks man it's been a few years since I had rabbits and needed a refresher course very informative and to-the-point a lot of UA-cam videos I hate because they just drag out forever thank you for being short sweet and to the point
Great video, Question, I have a 17 week old future breeder Doe NZW that I give around 7 Oz of pellets every morning. She finishes the feed completely but I can't shake the feeling that I'm overfeeding her because her weight is above the typical expected weight. She is weighing 8.5 lbs at 4 months. Am I overfeeding? Is the weight too much for a 4 month old ?
At 17 weeks old she is still growing so you don't really have to worry too much about over feeding. Sounds like you have some good genetics there to get her to 8.5 pounds by 4 months old. Unless she looks overly fat, I wouldn't worry about it too much. When she gets to about 9.5 pounds you can watch her a little closer and maybe cut back a little on feed at that point.
I'am curious; how many cages do you have? and is it safe to leave the babies with the mom until butchering time because I have a space problem with my rabbitry.
It is absolutely safe to do so. I generally do that. I only have 4 cages. One is empty and I use it as a grow out pen. usually move half the babies off of the mom about 3 days before butcher day and then butcher them all at once.
I’ve been reading about adding a tablespoon of calf manna to nursing does daily intake and also for growing out Kits. Have you used or have an opinion on calf manna?
However much they eat in 24 hours. I would start off with about 16 ounces per rabbit and see how that goes. If they all act like they are starving when it is time to feed up it a little more.
They would eat 24/7 if i would let them, lol. I feed in the mornings, timothy hay every day, pellets, every other day. They eat more hay then anything. Im trying to figure out why im not getting kits. They go through the motions, but no results. She even builds a nest, but nothing.
As much as they want. Same for the doe when lactating. The buck needs less, and won'y breed if he gets fat. Neither will the doe. Cut her food back after weaning.
I am sorry but I don't think I can answer that. I have never looked at buying feed online. The shipping cost is too high and I can get it locally cheaper.
I feed X-Cell 18% pellets. they get about 8-10 ounces in the morning and unlimited water (obviously), they also get veggies scarps if we have any from cooking that day. When a doe is bred at about day 15 we give them free feed. If there are 3+ rabbits in a cage than they will also get free feed.
I have heard of people having that problem. I think I might try to hold off feed for a day, let her get good and hungry, and then give her just as much as she will eat in 24 hours. watch her and make sure she doesn't start to lose weight but I think she would figure out pretty quickly to eat the food or she is going to go without.
@@Slightlyrednecked thank you. I have a buck thats breathing really fast, acts like he might have an ear infection, head leaning to right(tilted) can i give him antibiotics. Hes a really good buck
I have never had that issue with mine. I am really not sure how to fix it. Are you sure they are not being underfed? You might try giving just a little more food and see if that helps. Just a thought.
think am overfeeding in comparison. one likes to dig in feeder, had to use a bowl..supposedly different gauges of wire mesh on bottom of feeders. have not had funds to explore.
rabbits I prefer to buy them at the butcher....alfalfa give hay and not pellets ... my rabbits eat 100% organic... hay alfalfa, carob, acorns, barley, soybeans, green field grass, bran ... industrial foodstuffs do not use them
i do two bowlfuls a day and with the males i put cottons in afeeder as he learned to tip bowls and was wasting it .... i have two older males i feed once a day and they have a big feeder i put a canful in and next day always act hungry and they get more food then anyone else.... is it just there age ? ones eight the other is 12......they can leave their hay there for a few days before they finish it but greedily goble down lots of pellets and i have to where gloves as they get a bit food agressive ......they literally get a big tin can full in a j feeder
it could be many things. Are you sure they don't have worms? that is rare but it could be the cause. It also depends a little on what breed of rabbit they are and how big they are.
they are both older male rex cross the guy had them their whole lives and wormed them anually.... im thinking its becuase they are old posably one has patchy poor fur quality and might butcher him hes the older of the two...... the 12 yr old .... could they just be getting old? and need more to keep their weight?
what type of wormer do i give them and what would the withdrawel time be for the one i plan to butcher this summer? just in case they need to be re dosed were last wormed in the summer im told.
honestly, I don't subscribe to the philosophy of worming rabbits as a preventative measure. If they have worms you should be able to see it in their droppings (don't mistake maggots for worms though). If you have to worm them the common medication used is ivomec. I would give them at least 30 days but more like 60 before butchering though. Also, pumpkin seed is said to be a natural dewormer. You might just try feeding them some of those. No withdrawal time needed.
It depends on what is growing in your lawn. For the most part they should be able to eat the things growing in your lawn but there may be some things that they shouldn't eat too.
Not unless they have worms. if you are raising them off the ground in cages it is very unlikely that they have worms. If they are on the ground it is more likely for them to get them but even then you probably don't need to worry about it unless they are having some kind of health problem (like losing weight).
I follow the directions on the rabbit feed bag. I did use a letter scale to measure the ounces of the feed. For my 10 pound English Lop I think it came out to being a cup of feed but sometimes I add a little extra in the winter since he is an outside rabbit. I feed him Purina Show formula. BTW, He also eats a huge stack of Timothy Hay everyday. It is extremely healthy for him and keeps his teeth trim. I recently had to take him to the vet and the vet said his teeth are perfect.
You are asking how many ounces per pound of rabbit? For pet bunnies here the advice is 10 grams/kilo healthy adult weight. With an ounce being 28 grams and a kilo 2.2 pounds, the rough calculation would be one ounce per 3 pounds. But here pellets are a supplemental feed for minerals, etc. to much would make them fat (very bad in a bunny, meat or otherwise).
It is fine. I tend to use timothy hay since the pellets are alfalfa based and there is some concern that too much alfalfa can lead to excess calcium. But if that is all you can get it will be fine to use.
I agree with you Chris, meat rabbits should primarily be given pellets. There are no two ways there. Try to give them anything else, they will have stunted growth and the farmer will subsequently spend more to get less. Like you rightly said, it's also not a great idea to give rabbits, especially young ones lots of greens, because they will easily die. I too primarily give my rabbits pellets, they are healthy and have all the nutrients a rabbit requires for it to have optimum growth.
awesome im getting my first rabbit tomorrow. thanks for ur help love ur videos
congratulations. Thanks for watching and I am glad you like the videos.
Thanks this really helped, I am adopting a rabbit that has only ever had pellets and hay and when I get him I wanted to replicate that until I can introduce greens into his diet so he doesn't get sick
For people with more than 50 rabbits, pellets are probably too expensive. We have goats, rabbits, chickens, ducks, and geese. We don't feed any of them pellets because pellets are too expensive. Every Saturday our family spends about an hour harvesting natural foods that our animals will eat for the upcoming week. We feed our rabbits red and white clover and various grasses, and willow leaves, bamboo leaves, cattail stalks, and dandelions. With a slingblade a person can harvest enough food to feed 50 rabbits for a week in about 30 minutes. Its quick, its easy, and its free.
Good thinking. I think that it really depends on how much land and natural food you have though. Also, what do you do in the winter time?
when I said that we don't feed pellets to our animals, I meant store bought pellets. Because if you have a lot of animals like we do, pellets are too expensive. We do feed pellets that we make to our animals especially during the winter. We have our own pelletizer which was expensive to buy but it was worth it as a long term investment because it paid for it self a long time ago.
nice. Sounds like you have a great set up.
this comment wins. make videos @De Selby
I feed all adults that are not atm pregnant 1 oz per pound of body weight per day. Nursing doe get free feed to keep up their condition. I use my own dry grass out of yard mostly during this last summer. And fresh green grass, I do watch for loose stool if this happens I back off the fresh greens and back on dry grass or hay. During winter I buy timothy and orchard grass hay. As much as they can eat per day. And they get if needed get extra pellets in winter.
Sounds like a good plan. Thanks for sharing.
When I got my 1 rabbit They told me he would eat pellets that why they were feeding him hamster food. Omg! So I get him home and sure enough he's eating the pellets took him 2 days to eat them but now he eats them no problem he's lost a little weight but not a huge amount. Now he gets hay as well with his pellets had him about a month now and he seems so much happier able to hop around the cage now he was so big he just sat there before
wow, I am glad to hear he is doing better. Being overweight is bad for a rabbit.
@@Slightlyrednecked right! I was in shock when I saw the hamster food
I feed 75-90% timothy hay, leafy greens twice a day, and timothy pellets as a supplement (I only really use alfalfa for babies). I think it's important to feed things like spinach, romain lettuce, or certain herbs like parsley. To make sure they're getting everything they need, and to save on costs I just grow them myself.
Also, I wouldn't put them on wire, as they can get sore hocks or suffer nail issues. I've seen so many rabbits get broken and bloody nails or infections and it's really not worth the risk.
Hey how much greens do you feed your rabbit? I can't seem to find an exact quantity and I don't want to over or underfeed my rabbit
Also, my rabbit is a holland lop/mini rex, so he's probably about 4-5 lbs probably, I don't have him yet but will be getting him soon
@@makennastone6704 I have one the same size (Mini Rex). I feed her twice a day, about 1 1/2 to 2 cups of veggies in total, so a cup in the morning and another at night. Organic Truth™ baby spring mix is a really good choice and has multiple different veggies for variety.
I also give about 2 table spoons of pellets as a supplement. Timothy hay should be accessable all day ideally near their litter box (pro tip: putting a puppy pad at the bottom of the litter box along with recycled paper litter like Marshall™ premium ferret litter and putting CareFresh paper bedding over it reduces sore hocks and urine scalding.)
Small pieces of tomato, carrot, banana, and blueberries spread out through the day to keep her from going through her hay too quickly.
Bunnies are very similar to dogs, and will often try to steal off your plate or beg. It's good to put a small bunny treat on your plate when you get food so they will leave you alone. 😂
Sorry, that was a lot... I hope you and your bun do well. They might seem like a lot of work, but every since I got mine she's been my entire world. They're extremely sweet creatures.
If you have any more questions/concerns I suggest watch people like 101rabbits or Lennon the Bunny.
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Thanks for the tips! I do watch Lennon the bunny, 101 rabbits, and Stormyrabbits, it just I couldn't find anything specific on how much greens per rabbit, and was overall confused. But thank you, this really helped a lot 😁😁
Agree with the Timothy once adult! And healthy greens spinach and parsley (brussel sprouts/celery/fruit/pumpkin seeds in shells as well). Only 1/2 cup pellets the rest greens. I give him scraps of my carrots/apples etc. it's not costing me anything for those! HE's my composting bin!
Do people not free feed so they can monitor each day? If they don't overeat then it seems easier just to have a larger free feed system
I’m pretty new to rabbits but they seem to do fine in my 8x8 foot movable pallet pen eating up the weeds plus I supplement with 18 percent protein pellet. All my kits so far are healthy and they have access to the weeds at about 2 weeks old.
Walmart here carries Small World which is by Manna Pro which is just fine (normally). It's a slightly better deal at the feed stores, but not by much. Your vid is less accurate than the others I've seen, the pellet feed is ok by itself for mine. I grew 100lbs of mangel beets and only the young hungry ones ate them this year, the older ones waited for pellets. Growing and harvesting 100lbs of beets in my backyard was rewarding, but not very efficient compared to commercial pellets.
I agree that you can raise rabbits solely on pellets. I do think that offering hay is a good option for them though.
Oh my...my pet rabbit runs towards me like a little dog when I enter the room. It is constantly hungry, eats about 5 times a day. Every time I feed it, it jumps on the bowl like there's no tomorrow! It eats pellets, fruit, fresh grass and little bit of hay. Everyday. I have a monster rabbit.
Hopefully the ones I'm planning for meat aren't going to be like that...
for meat? 😳
@@samopomocni8866 I have pet rabbits and meat rabbits too lol. I actually started meat rabbit farming because I love rabbits so much and had pets. It's hard to say goodbye and to be the one to do the job but I really want to become more self sufficient and less reliant on big grocery stores :)
I have a bunny like that too (pet). He is racing around the cage when I come into the apartment. Eats ANYTHING!!! Always hungry, truthfully it's a joy!
thank you for answering my question about feeding - I was also wondering what is that tubing that you have going from cage the cage?
That is my watering system. I have a video on it if you need it. ua-cam.com/users/edit?o=U&video_id=4QTRyDN6RIA
Thanks Chris - for some reason I cannot access the video but I'm very interested
strange. I am not sure why that would be happening. You can search through my videos to find it but that might take a little time. Wish I could make it easier on you.
Does your auto water system with the 5 gallon bucket freeze up (bucket or tubing) and need to be replaced with a bowl during winter months?
Thank you for all the information you give us,but I have a question concerning if my California rabbits need something to stand on to get off the wire?
Not necessarily but they will appreciate it. I use a 12 in ceramic tile in the warmer months, the tile stays cooler and helps them cool off. I switch out the tile for a board for the cooler weather.
I use a marble tile in the summer, stays even cooler than ceramic. Rabbit supply companies like Bass Equipment sell an inexpensive slotted plastic bed.
What brand of rabbit pellet do you feed your rabbits exactly?
I get mine from a local feed store so it is a local brand. I really think about any brand will do just fine though.
Love it! Can you tell me why you only wait until they're 10-12weeks before butchering them?? What methods can you use to butcher them?
I generally butcher at about 8 weeks old if they are around 5 pounds. The biggest reason is that after that the food to growth ratio is very poor. They don't grow as fast but still eat as much food. They are also much more tender when younger. I use a broomstick over the back of the neck and pull the rabbit to break it's neck to butcher them. That is the most humane way I have found. I hope that helps.
Wow...that makes sense, how often do you change the base rabbits you have, or is it done pretty much whenever you can find them?
I generally replace does about every 2 years and males about every 3 years.
Thanks!
I feel like such a dumb-dumb for asking these questions, but I really am seriously interested. Thanks for the answers!
no reason to feel that way. If you don't know the answer you are only a "dumb-dumb" if you don't ask.
Do you ever fill up the feeder when you go away? How many days does a full feeder last for one rabbit?
I have a neighbor come over and feed for me if I am going to be gone but a full feeder will usually last my rabbits about 3 or 4 days.
Are you sellibg your rabbits? Im planning to aquire stocks. Thanks.
Can using grass made into hay be sufficient? Or most of the diet?
just grass is not really a balanced diet. You can supplement their diet with grass hay but they need lots of other nutrients in their main diet.
Hi, can we use hydroponics for fodder to feed rabbits?
I don't see why not.
So is the hay absolutely necessary? I have a rabbit but we have only been feeding pellets per the farm we got him from...he is very large and healthy looking and friendly...is the hay optional or do I really need to start him on it? He's at least 8 months old new Zealand buck and probably a good 10-12lbs definitely heavier than my new baby lol
I have 5 rabbits and it’s necessary but they will live hay helps with digestion. I used to have a doe I didn’t feed hay and she was just fine. Just make sure they have good digestion.
Sprague Farms has a video on “do rabbits need hay?”
Is once a day enough food for my 6 month old rabbit
Once a day is enough. If the rabbit eats all of it's pellets and it super eager when you feed it the next day just give it a little more. Hope that helps.
Slightly Rednecked thanks ok
What's the best time of day to feed my pet rabbit pellets?
I would say in the morning
Looks like it’s 8oz by volume not weight right?
true. I don't weigh it out, just by volume.
i feed mine AGRIMASTER Complete 17 i get from Farm & Fleet
I am not familiar with that brand myself but I am sure it is a good one.
Do you feed your rabbit’s fodder
no. There is nothing wrong with doing that. I just don't put in the extra work to grow it myself.
Can a rabbits die from over eat ??? I had 1 of my new bought rabbits died !! i’m Afraid I over feed !!!😞😞😞 it my first Rabbits farm setup !!!
They can die from overeating but it takes a long time for that to happen. If you changed their food from what they were eating before, that can also cause them to have digestion problems and die. Rabbits don't do well with quick diet changes.
thank you so much for Your Advice 😙😙😙 !! thank you for Every Video you taught about your Quails and Rabbits !!! love and respect from Cambodia 🇰🇭 🙏🙏🙏
why don't you do chickens!?
No reason really. Just the quail and rabbits provide what I need and i live in the city so they are easier to maintain without offending the neighbors.
Slightly Rednecked I guess that makes sense. I have an issue with acquiring poultry of every kind. Just assumed most people who like this kinda stuff had too.
because the man
Sir is soybean safe for meat rabbit??
yes, it is safe for rabbits. You don't want to make it their primary food source but it can be part of their diet for sure.
Do rabbits eats goat feed?
They can eat goat feed. it isn't that much different than rabbit feed.
Wish my kids would measure how much they’re giving their rabbits. It’s costing us a fortune and I’m pretty sure their to fat to breed at this point
We buy a 50lb bag of feed at our local coop farm store for $15 and it last 3 large New Zealand breeder rabbits roughly 3 months. If your rabbit pellets cost more than $5 a month you are doing it wrong and they need to be weaned to a lower diet to avoid health issues and/or early death. Always give free choice Timothy hay as much as they want a day to keep them from growing spurs on their teeth and getting infections as well. Timothy hay costs us roughly $25 every 3 months for 3 large rabbits.
6 once’s 😮 come on! They need free range pellets and hay!
Only if you want overfed rabbits, free feed hay yes,but pellets need to be a measured amount per animal,more for feeding mummas and growers much less for bucks.
He can’t reach the bottom of the feeder … man you’re cheap …
So sad 😞
I am not sure what you think is sad about this video.
Your cage is Horrible for the rabbits they are miserable
I am sorry that you feel that way. I can assure you my rabbits are all well cared for and content though. Maybe it is best for you to find another channel to follow though. We probably won't agree on this topic.
What are you talking about there’s literally nothing wrong with his cage at all? the rabbits do not look miserable if you look at their ears and their behaviour they look perfectly fine and healthy.
When trolling, only a jerk would voice an opinion and expose their ignorance!
He has mats for them to stand on! When their feet hurt they shift from side to side and you know that. They look fine! I put a corner litter box with paper litter so mine can jump in there to get off wire. Don't forget - air is the enemy of germs and wire cages certainly supply circulation of air!
I found a site that gives nutritional info on the different types of hay, I thought you and your viewers might be interested in seeing. We have in Bermuda Grass Hay Florida which is just a little better than Timothy Hay, but it is good to know the nutritional content of the food you use www.sweetwaternutrition.com/best-hay-feed-horse/
awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Another great video. The right information without overcomplicating it. Thank you. I've been raising rabbits for the past 47 years. Yes, I'm getting pretty dang old LOL. One thing I have found over the almost half century is there are some rabbits that always act starving even if they've had more than a good ration of food. Those rabbits will eat themselves to obesity if you feed them based on their way they act. You said it beautifully, get to know your rabbits. That includes however those rabbits that are going to appear to be starving even when they've had more food than they need. Those rabbits don't get more the next day because they act that way, because they will always act that way no matter what you give them. In my experience it's usually a buck that displays this behavior but I have seen it amongst does as well
Quick question do you know if there is such thing as giving a rabbit too much hay
I feed mine about three times a day and entire bowl
I’m interested in how you built your hay feeders above your hopper 😀
Would you mind sharing the brand of 18 percent pellets and where to order. Having a difficult time finding more than 16. Thanks. Great videos.
I wonder do you feed your rabbits vegetables sometimes or just hay and pellets for them
They get some vegetables from time to time as a treat but their main diet is just pellets and hay.
What do you do if you want to go away for a weekend???? is there any feeders that can keep them fed for a few days?????
yeah, these feeders can be filled up and will last a few days. I also have a neighbor that I have a good relationship with and will come on check on things for me if I need him too.
kudzu is said to be around 20-22% protein, wouldn't it be viable for rabbits?
yeah, kudzu is fine to feed to rabbits. It shouldn't be the only thing they eat but it can serve as a pretty good base.
Your videos are great your my favorite rabbit youtuber thank you so much for this information
Thank you so much for the kind comments. I am glad you find my videos helpful.
Wat if you have already overfed them.. they too heavy how do you cut down without hurting them
I feed my rabbits grass first thing in the morning then hay mid morning and the pellets in the afternoon, as well as any vegetable leaf scraps. Is this too much variation. I have had some from each kit I raise get sick and not eat over several days and then die. Could this feeding regime be a possible cause? I am in a temperate climate in Australia. Most of them are not in cages but open fenced runs.
It is hard to say for sure what is causing the issues you described. It could be some of the greens that you are feeding them. You mention vegetable leaf scraps. If that includes iceberg lettuce, then that is most likely the issue. Iceberg lettuce is not good to feed any animal. It can lead to diarrhea and that can cause rabbits to die very quickly. I would do some research on what foods you can and cant feed rabbits and make sure you aren't including any of the "don't feed" foods in your vegetable scraps.
I usually feed my rabbits either Timothy pellets, Timothy hay or grass 🤔
so just one time a day feeding? because I feed my bunnies 3 to 4 time a day.
hi i have a colony of fifty rabbits they have all their babys in burrows i put straw in the rabbit court yard so that they can use it for nesting i feed my does alfafa a bale a week i also feed them lots of edible weeds they are very healthy bunnys but i was wondering if i should supplement their food the meat is delicious andyou are right rabbits should not be over fed i love your channel
Thank you so much for the kind comments. I can't really tell you if they need their feed supplemented or not. It really kind of depends on how they are doing. if they are all a good weight (can't see their backbones, etc) and are producing decent litters and taking care of the young it sounds like things are working pretty well. I know that isn't a clear cut answer but I hope it helps a little
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I didn't know about the eight oz thing. I have a little thing I attatch to the cage and my rabbits dive right in. I know they are getting plenty to eat so what am I missing?
I don't know that you are missing anything. Sounds like they might just need a little more than that amount of food every day. I have had some rabbits in the past that required more feed.
Slightly Rednecked thanks I was a little worried about my girls. I rotate their food every day however. One day pellets the next Timothy hay. I'm doing this because I don't yet have a bin feeder just a lock and crock
Hi Chis I feed my rabbits Timothy hey in the morning and I give them pellets in the evening. This is the diet the rabbits was on by the person I bought the rabbits from.
Sure. you can do that. If you want the best grow out rates from your kits you would want them on an all pellet diet but nothing wrong with your feeding plan either.
Moringa. Young stems, leaves and green pods.
hi there i just have a quick question and would like to know if you have an answer. i just recently bought a rabbit for my herd and apparently from the breeder all she ate was hay and greens but i would like to get her on the pellets i have. how would i introduce the pellets without geting her sick?
Good question. The best thing to do is start off slow. Continue to feed her what she has been used to eating but give her a very small amount of pellets each day. Do that for two or three days. Then start to gradually decrease what she has been eating and increase the pellets a little bit more. Just a little bit at a time for 2 days, then a little more for another 2 days. After about a week and a half or so, you should be able to switch her over with no problems.
I keep having rabbits die. I had 9 in a big cage. they get plenty of food/water. the only rabbits dying ate the ones in that cage. they start panting like they can't breathe, then die later that day. has this happened to you? I'm so worried I can't even sleep. the rabbits dying are mixed breed minis (pets).
I have not had those issues. Panting sounds like heat stroke though. Are they well shaded?
Slightly Rednecked yes. it's only the rabbits in that cage dying. they also have a house to go in. we have a roof on top of the cage for shade
If you live in a hot area make sure you change the water 2-3 times a day a small fan blowing around their cage also helps. You can freeze water in old pop bottles labels removed stick them in their cage they will lay on them. If you find they are still running out of water which happens freeze water in an old butter container then dump it in the cage they can lick it as it melts and the cold air off of it helps them ( it's a little messy)
Weight ounces vs fluid ounces will vary, I'm going to weigh the 3/4c of pellets to see how much it weighs in ounces, as I believe it'll be less than fluid ounces.
You are correct. There is a difference. I probably should have weighed it myself to be more clear in the video.
@@Slightlyrednecked thank you for the video, my silver fox won't be overfed now! I hear they put on more fat easier than other breeds.
Hi, im new to breeding for meat.I wanted to know couple of things, does the money spent on feeding rabbits worth the meat you get? which animal will give more value for your investment quail or rabbits?
Wow, that is a pretty big "it depends" question. It generally takes about a bag and a half of food for me to raise a littler of 7 rabbits up to butcher size. That is about 20 pounds of meat for about $20 so about $1 a pound. Quail run pretty close to the same as far as how much feed they go through and cost. There are benefits and disadvantages to both. I might cover that part in a future video so stay tuned. Hope that helps at least a little.
Yes i guess its an oversimplified question, thanks for you answer it helps. If they were fed greens would they grow at the same rate?
No problem. I don't have personal experience with feeding fodder, greens, etc. but everyone I have talked to says it does make them grow slower and it is commonly accepted to be true. It seems to be the common thought that, if they would hit butcher weight in 8 weeks normally (genetics and all), it takes 12 weeks to get them to weight naturally.
Hi Chris, can i suggest to make a video comparing quail vs rabbit for meat covering areas such as how much meat can they produce, when can they be slaughter, what type of food and how much do you feed them, type and size of cage, how many in the litter and how long is the pregnancy. Im guessing this will be a summary of different videos you have made. Thank you!
I am actually already planning that. Hope to have it out later this week or early next. Thanks for the suggestion.
Around what age should you start weaning the babies? Also how would you go about that?
You can start weaning them at about 6 weeks old. To do so I simply move them to a grow out pen. I try not to take all of them at once but take about half and wait a few days and then take the other half to give the mother time to dry up a little before they are all gone. I generally do that at about 7 weeks old just to be sure. Hope that helps.
Slightly Rednecked it does thank you! Your videos are so helpful! We can’t wait for our first batch of kits at the end of April!
kim Ehman I noticed that the mother starts running away from them more often and they attack everything I feed mom, so by the 7th week, they should be weaned off by mom without your interference. By week 8 it is time to take them off mom and seperate them boys from mom and girls.
how much should i feed baby rabbits
Just double moms feed until weaning, then feed them for their expected adult weight since they'll put the extra into growth. Always provide as much hay as they will eat, and something to chew on to keep their front teeth at the correct length.
So 8 oz by volume. not weight????
Those look like New Zealand and Californians
That would all depend on what you are doing with your rabbits I full feed my grow outs
thanks man it's been a few years since I had rabbits and needed a refresher course very informative and to-the-point a lot of UA-cam videos I hate because they just drag out forever thank you for being short sweet and to the point
I feed a cheap "field" or fescue hay. It seems to work. How do u feel about plain ole pasture hay? My pellets are 18%
Thank you! New rabbit owner(meat).God bless!!🙏
Great video, Question, I have a 17 week old future breeder Doe NZW that I give around 7 Oz of pellets every morning. She finishes the feed completely but I can't shake the feeling that I'm overfeeding her because her weight is above the typical expected weight. She is weighing 8.5 lbs at 4 months. Am I overfeeding? Is the weight too much for a 4 month old ?
At 17 weeks old she is still growing so you don't really have to worry too much about over feeding. Sounds like you have some good genetics there to get her to 8.5 pounds by 4 months old. Unless she looks overly fat, I wouldn't worry about it too much. When she gets to about 9.5 pounds you can watch her a little closer and maybe cut back a little on feed at that point.
Thanks so much Chris ❤️
Thank you for watching. I am glad you liked it.
@@Slightlyrednecked me too sir. Thanks
8 ounces is almost a quarter of a kilo!
I'am curious; how many cages do you have? and is it safe to leave the babies with the mom until butchering time because I have a space problem with my rabbitry.
It is absolutely safe to do so. I generally do that. I only have 4 cages. One is empty and I use it as a grow out pen. usually move half the babies off of the mom about 3 days before butcher day and then butcher them all at once.
I’ve been reading about adding a tablespoon of calf manna to nursing does daily intake and also for growing out Kits. Have you used or have an opinion on calf manna?
I have not used it myself but it is a common practice and does work. I just never found it necessary.
What is your regimen for rabbits you're growing to butcher? As much as they want so they reach size?
Yes. Does with kits and kits all get free feed as much as they will eat. I keep the feeder full all the time.
Where do you get your rabbit feeders?
Great video ! Thank you for the free info !! Love your chanel 😃👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the kind comments and I am glad you like the videos.
How much to feed several adults living together? I have four that live together. Great video by the way.
However much they eat in 24 hours. I would start off with about 16 ounces per rabbit and see how that goes. If they all act like they are starving when it is time to feed up it a little more.
They would eat 24/7 if i would let them, lol. I feed in the mornings, timothy hay every day, pellets, every other day. They eat more hay then anything. Im trying to figure out why im not getting kits. They go through the motions, but no results. She even builds a nest, but nothing.
How much do you feed your growouts?
As much as they want. Same for the doe when lactating. The buck needs less, and won'y breed if he gets fat. Neither will the doe. Cut her food back after weaning.
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I am sorry but I don't think I can answer that. I have never looked at buying feed online. The shipping cost is too high and I can get it locally cheaper.
We are planning on getting meat rabbits this spring so thank you for your informational videos!
Thank you for watching. Good luck with your new rabbits.
Thank you
What is the little grate he has on the ground in the cages?
Those are resting mats. To give the rabbits something to get off of the wire if they need to.
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I feed X-Cell 18% pellets. they get about 8-10 ounces in the morning and unlimited water (obviously), they also get veggies scarps if we have any from cooking that day. When a doe is bred at about day 15 we give them free feed. If there are 3+ rabbits in a cage than they will also get free feed.
I feed 1/4 cup. Is that enough.
Nope.
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Thank you for watching.
Hey Chris, i have a crazy doe that digs her feed out. I mean whats her deal. Anything you can think of.
I have heard of people having that problem. I think I might try to hold off feed for a day, let her get good and hungry, and then give her just as much as she will eat in 24 hours. watch her and make sure she doesn't start to lose weight but I think she would figure out pretty quickly to eat the food or she is going to go without.
@@Slightlyrednecked thank you. I have a buck thats breathing really fast, acts like he might have an ear infection, head leaning to right(tilted) can i give him antibiotics. Hes a really good buck
Would I just feed my rabbit once a day everyday at the same time
That is pretty much what I do.
excellent info
Thank you
If I give my rabbits free choice will they get too fat
Probably. It isn't a guarantee but it is likely that they will over eat.
hi,i realy like your videos and I have bought 2 rabbits.Hope they breed well.
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thanks for your information
Thank you for watching and I am glad you find my videos helpful.
hi chris , i wanted to know when do i start breeding my rabbit she is 4 months old
Shishir Pokhrel 6-8 months depending on the breed
Can you just fill up the feeder all the way and let the rabbit eat freely so you don't have to fill it up to often
That's not really a good way to do it. Rabbits will overeat and get overweight. It is best to feed just as much as they will eat in 24 hours.
yes with most rabbits that is fine.
Why don't rabbits drink water daily I keep water for them but they don't drink at all
That is strange. All of my rabbits drink water daily. it may not be a lot of water but they all drink it.
Kakolee Ravi same with my rabbits!
mine dig in the feeders when empty. have wacked bout all feeders
I have never had that issue with mine. I am really not sure how to fix it. Are you sure they are not being underfed? You might try giving just a little more food and see if that helps. Just a thought.
think am overfeeding in comparison. one likes to dig in feeder, had to use a bowl..supposedly different gauges of wire mesh on bottom of feeders. have not had funds to explore.
give them something to chew something to do anything take them for a walk
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How can i get the feed parlot
I am sorry but I am not sure what you are asking me exactly. Are you not able to get rabbit feed where you live?
HELLO, IT IS NOT NATURAL SUPPLY .. THEY ARE CHEMICAL FEEDS .. I PREFER TO BUY IN THE BUTCHER
My feed isn't chemical feed. it is mostly alfalfa. What kind of feed are you buying at the butcher?
rabbits I prefer to buy them at the butcher....alfalfa give hay and not pellets ...
my rabbits eat 100% organic... hay alfalfa, carob, acorns, barley, soybeans, green field grass, bran ... industrial foodstuffs do not use them
sorry if I do not write well but I'm Italian
good call if you can meet the rabbits nutritional needs and get the stuff for free I'd say that's the way to go. cant sustain these global industry's
i do two bowlfuls a day and with the males i put cottons in afeeder as he learned to tip bowls and was wasting it .... i have two older males i feed once a day and they have a big feeder i put a canful in and next day always act hungry and they get more food then anyone else.... is it just there age ? ones eight the other is 12......they can leave their hay there for a few days before they finish it but greedily goble down lots of pellets and i have to where gloves as they get a bit food agressive ......they literally get a big tin can full in a j feeder
it could be many things. Are you sure they don't have worms? that is rare but it could be the cause. It also depends a little on what breed of rabbit they are and how big they are.
they are both older male rex cross the guy had them their whole lives and wormed them anually.... im thinking its becuase they are old posably one has patchy poor fur quality and might butcher him hes the older of the two...... the 12 yr old .... could they just be getting old? and need more to keep their weight?
what type of wormer do i give them and what would the withdrawel time be for the one i plan to butcher this summer? just in case they need to be re dosed were last wormed in the summer im told.
do all rabbits need anual worming or only those suspected of doing poorly?
honestly, I don't subscribe to the philosophy of worming rabbits as a preventative measure. If they have worms you should be able to see it in their droppings (don't mistake maggots for worms though). If you have to worm them the common medication used is ivomec. I would give them at least 30 days but more like 60 before butchering though. Also, pumpkin seed is said to be a natural dewormer. You might just try feeding them some of those. No withdrawal time needed.
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I guess that means you liked the video. Thanks for watching.
What do I do if I over feed my rabbits?
Cut back on how much you are feeding them. Basically just put them on a diet.
Thanks Chris.
Is Super Napier grass ok for the rabbit?
sure. it is very high in protein and can be used as fodder for rabbits.
@@Slightlyrednecked thank you sir
Can I feed wheatgrass for 12 months
ROHAN S I got rabbits do you think grass from my lawn can make them sick?
Sure you can. It shouldn't be their only food source but as a part of their diet, it is fine.
It depends on what is growing in your lawn. For the most part they should be able to eat the things growing in your lawn but there may be some things that they shouldn't eat too.
Do meat rabbits need to be wormed?
Not unless they have worms. if you are raising them off the ground in cages it is very unlikely that they have worms. If they are on the ground it is more likely for them to get them but even then you probably don't need to worry about it unless they are having some kind of health problem (like losing weight).
Oz by weight?
I am sorry but I am not sure what you are asking.
I follow the directions on the rabbit feed bag. I did use a letter scale to measure the ounces of the feed. For my 10 pound English Lop I think it came out to being a cup of feed but sometimes I add a little extra in the winter since he is an outside rabbit. I feed him Purina Show formula. BTW, He also eats a huge stack of Timothy Hay everyday. It is extremely healthy for him and keeps his teeth trim. I recently had to take him to the vet and the vet said his teeth are perfect.
You are asking how many ounces per pound of rabbit? For pet bunnies here the advice is 10 grams/kilo healthy adult weight. With an ounce being 28 grams and a kilo 2.2 pounds, the rough calculation would be one ounce per 3 pounds. But here pellets are a supplemental feed for minerals, etc. to much would make them fat (very bad in a bunny, meat or otherwise).
@@Slightlyrednecked I think the question is: are you weighing out 6-8oz on a scale (oz by weight), or are you just filling your cups (oz by volume).
@@Clairebell I'm sure he initially weighed what a full cup weighs, then just goes by that
is it okay to give alfalfa base pellet and alfalfa hay for a young rabbit.
It is fine. I tend to use timothy hay since the pellets are alfalfa based and there is some concern that too much alfalfa can lead to excess calcium. But if that is all you can get it will be fine to use.