Rabbit Feed and Water

The basis for all feeding programs is the rabbit pellet.  Buy pellets from a reputable producer and check the milling date on the label.  You should only get what you can use up within 90 days of the milling date.

Besides pellets I feed timothy, alfalfa and oat hay.  The hays are mostly fed free choice, with the exception of the alfalfa which should not be free fed to bucks.  I also feed rolled oats with a bit of wheat germ oil and a dusting of wheat germ.  I also feed fresh vegetables: lettuce, carrots, corn husks, and fresh grass.  Feed fresh fruit carefully and remove the pits.  Rabbits love a branch of alder or maple once in  a while too.

Always keep fresh water available for your rabbits.  It is very costly, production wise, to run out of water for your rabbits.  Check automatic watering systems on a daily basis to avoid a stuck drinking tube.

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