Feeding Amount ?

[mistyjr]

In one cage I have 1 6 week old and 9 week old Doe's, And my other cage I have a 6 week old Buck in the other cage. Well I need to know how much to feed them a day?

The one 6 week old Doe is going to be shown for Show's,

 

[SweetSassy]

I would make sure they get a good pellet. I use Oxbow. On the bag there is a chart. Weight= Amount they get. I go by that. The (vet) doc told me to go by that too. Also, they don't get veggies until their 3-4 months old.



* I don't know of any other good pellets, so maybe someone else can help you with that.

 

[mistyjr]

We are feeding them Rabbit Chow, No veggie's or fruit until they are 6 months old. Just do not want to over feed them if they are for show & breeding.

 

[SweetSassy]

There is a Rabbitry and Show Section on Main Page. Maybe you can post question in there, since you want to show your bunny. Ask about the food to feed and how much.

 

[mistyjr]

yeah, i posted in there a few.

 

[mistyjr]

April. I'm reading your blog.

 

[SweetSassy]

Lol....K. I'm heading to bed soon. I'm suppose to be studying for my quiz tomorrow but that isn't happening. I'm gonna have to wake up early.Lol

 

[mistyjr]

okay, i will try to get that blog ready by this week. Have a great night,

 

[elrohwen]

Rabbits under 8 months old should really receive unlimited pellets and unlimited hay (alfalfa is good, but timothy is fine too). They're growing very quickly and need the extra nutrients.

 

[mistyjr]

Thanks for the info. They are eatting Hay, pellets,

 

[Rattiemattiesrattery]

SweetSassy wrote:

Also, they don't get veggies until their 3-4 months old.

Why no veggies until they are 3-4 months old?:?

My Aunt Raised Buns for show and breeding for years and always gave them greens starting at 5-6weeks. :shock:


Mistyjr I usually free feed pellets their whole life, but my buns are generally more active and are super healthy and never get fat, they just stay trim. I also free feed Timothy hay for buns over 6 months. Alfalfa before that *but I had to ask on the hay because I think I had it wrong...*

 

[mistyjr]

My aunt told me no fruit or veggies until they are 6 months old because they will get diahrea and will die..

 

[mistyjr]

My bun's get unlimited pellets, and hay but only get one alfalfa cube that i just started today.

 

[Myia09]

I honestly start giving veggies at 3 months and keep a close eye on poop. I have heard that it can cause diaherra, and most often I heard of breeders and and even a vet told me not to feed fresh veggies at all because of the chance.
Its about the water in them..but if you stick to dark leafy greens I think you will be okay. I have never had a problem with my three.

I give 1/8 pellets to my 2 1/2 year old which last about 2 days..
Then 2/3 pellets to my 2 lionheads (8 mo, 3mo) which lasts about 2 days.

 

[Rattiemattiesrattery]

Myia09 wrote:

I give 1/8 pellets to my 2 1/2 year old which last about 2 days..
Then 2/3 pellets to my 2 lionheads (8 mo, 3mo) which lasts about 2 days.

Wow Low maintenance buns
I free feed my buns because on portions they eat all their pellets and bug for more, so I just free feed em.

Thank you both on the veggie answer

 

[GorbyJobRabbits]

I keep my rabbits on self feeders. If they know they have food available 24/7 they don't pig out. They just nibble here and there. If you feed once a day and they know thats all they will get, they scarf it down. Or thats what I've had in the past.

I just prefer self feeders. Never had a prob.

 

[Rattiemattiesrattery]

Seems to work well that way, I do that with my rats, Cats and Dogs, Buns and everything else that comes in here.

 

[mistyjr]

i put a lot pellets in there bowl, an it lasts them couple days to eat it all..

 

[mistyjr]

Anyone eles?

 

[bunnybunbunb]

I try to free feed pellets until they are 6 months, however, as they get older they start eating all the pellets I give them in a short period no matter how much I give and so they are cut down to half a cup when that happens. Pellets are not very good for them when ate in excess.