Compound feed for rabbits: composition and daily allowance, recipes at home

Farmers who breed rabbits often face the problem of finding the right animal feed. A mixture of vegetable raw materials, supplemented with minerals and vitamins, avoids the many problems that arise when raising rabbits. A certain type of food is most often designed for a specific age group of animals, and can also be selected based on specific needs.

Advantages and disadvantages

Feeding compound feed has its pros and cons.

Fortified with Vitamins, Minerals and MedicinesRequires a lot of drinking Ability to use all year round, excluding summer periodMedications, if present, may affect the taste of meat Does not require stocks, as is the case with hay, which must be harvested in advance Control over the volume of each serving

Advantages	Disadvantages
Ease of use: pellets are sold in large bags.A measured container is additionally attached to each product.	Switching to another type of food provokes indigestion, sometimes the composition of the feed may not suit the animal the first time
Financial costs for purchasing feed
Constant control over the composition of the feed, as animals can move from one category to another

Varieties of animal feed

There are several types of rabbit food. Sometimes it is necessary to change several types of food before finding the right mix.

According to the release form

Pelleted food is produced on special factory lines. Pellets belong to the extruded feed group.

It differs from loose feed in its compactness and high safety index. Pathogens rarely settle on the surface of the granules.

Most of the composition of the granules is occupied by herbs, so the food is called herbal. Its advantage lies in its ease of use. Compound feed in granules endures long-term transportation, it is well and long stored.

As intended

According to the type of destination, feed is divided into 2 groups:

1. Full ration. These are mixtures that fully provide the diet. The use of this species does not require the purchase of supplements.
2. Concentrated. Used as a supplement to hay and other types of feed. They are a mixture with a predominance of one of the elements: most often it is vitamins or minerals.

Help! When feeding rabbits with complete rations, it is necessary to provide animals with plenty of fluids.

Composition of compound feed for rabbits

For each individual group of rabbits, the composition of the nutrient mixture has been developed, taking into account age and physical characteristics. The composition of the mixture takes into account the daily intake for all categories of animal groups.

For adults

Adults need a nutritious diet based on 40% grass and 1.3% vitamins and minerals. Barley accounts for 25% of this composition.

For pregnant females

Pregnant females need more than 2% of vitamins and minerals. S alt is almost completely excluded from the composition. In addition, the content of soy is increased. Grass content is at the traditional level for an adult: 40%.

For fattening rabbits

Grasses, oats and barley are distributed as follows: 30%:20%:20%. The content of vitamins is increased. The indicator reaches 1.5%.

For decorative rabbits

The composition of feed for ornamental rabbits is completely the same as for species that are fattening. This is due to the fact that the formula is fully balanced, the action is aimed at creating a nutritious diet for he althy individuals.

Top Producers

Among the best brands producing compound feed for rabbits, the leaders are companies that have many years of experience and traditions in production. These companies are:

1. "Purina". European brand that produces food for farm and pets.
2. "Ushastik". Russian manufacturer specializing in the production of feed for adult rabbits.
3. Provimi. Russian manufacturer specializing in the production of complete feed for farm animals. It also produces additives: premixes and concentrates.

How to make compound feed with your own hands

You can prepare compound feed according to a special recipe on your own using special equipment:

1. Scales. For weighing ingredients. The error of the scales should be small, since the mixtures are not recommended to be harvested in large volumes.
2. Granulator. This is a meat grinder that carefully grinds the components. Without a granulator, you can prepare mixers, which will later have to be further crushed.
3. Industrial crusher. It is used for crushing grain, cereals. The crusher can be replaced with a drill.
4. Mixer. Needed to create a homogeneous mixture.
5. Dryer. Used to remove excess moisture from feed. Hot mixtures placed in the dryer do not have time to steam. Prolonged evaporation of the components may lead to the loss of useful properties of some elements.

All components are mixed after weighing, then crushed, dried and put away for storage. Approximate composition of the universal feed mix:

• component to choose from: wheat, corn, barley - from 10 to 20%;
• herbal ingredient - up to 40%;
• sunflower cake - 10%;
• soy supplement - 5%;
• fishmeal - 2%;
• s alt - 0.3%;
• yeast extract - 2%.

Attention! Self-prepared food is made taking into account the fact that it is enough for rabbits for 1 month, but no more. This is due to the fact that long-term storage can lead to deterioration of feed.

Consumption rates and how to give it to rabbits

Consumption rates are set based on which feeding option is used.Complete feed fully satisfies the needs of the animal, and premixes are only an additive to the main feed. At home, it is recommended to control volumes using scales without errors.

Young stock after 120 days200 grams

Category	Daily rate of complete feed
Pregnant females	up to 180 grams
Lactating rabbits with rabbits	170 to 700 grams
Young individuals up to 60 days old	140-150 grams
Young individuals from 61 days to 90 days	205 grams
Individuals from 90 to 120 days	280 grams

Feeding rabbits with newly appeared rabbits deserves special attention. The daily rate is set taking into account the age of the rabbits. The offspring stays with the rabbit until they reach the age of 45 days, then each individual begins to separately receive their portion, which is 140 grams.

The feeding process differs according to the time of year. In the summer, in addition to the complete mixture, rabbits are released on the grass so that they receive natural natural ingredients, extracting some food on their own.

Beginning rabbit breeders are wondering if it is possible to feed rabbits with food intended for other farm animals. This is strictly prohibited. Chicken feed contains fine shell sand, which causes digestive disorders in rabbits. Cow food contains a high amount of s alt, which is not suitable for feeding rabbits.

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