Switching

[FlopsnWills]

I decided to switch from Purina Rabbit ChowComplete, to the PRC Complete Plus (with the extra fiber) since they'reboth so similar should I do the slow switch or can I switch them rightaway? Anyone have any experience with either of these?

 

[Starlight Rabbitry]

I have never used that food...just because I usea different food. I would definitely do it slow asrabbits have a very sensitive GI tract that can be thrown out of whackbut a sudden change. Hope this helps.

Sharon

 

[pamnock]

I would mix them in case there is a change inthe taste that the rabbit might bulk at. Since both feeds areof similar composition, it's unlikely that digestive upset would be aconcern. Used to be a common practice to do "cold-turkey"feed changes. with the belief that it helped the rabbit's condition.

When bringing rabbits in/out, we always do "cold-turkey" feed changes and have never had a problem.

Pam

 

[Starlight Rabbitry]

I had a major problem once where my local feedstore did not have 16% , they had only 17%. I hadto buy one bag because I had NO feed at home. I gave it tothe bunnies figuring everything would be fine since it is the samebrand. I was wrong!!! Them little monsters wouldn'teven touch it! I had to drive an hour the next day to go getthe feed they would eat. UUURRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!

Sharon