The Basic Diet Recommendations For Pet Rabbits

     The house rabbit needs a good diet. Even if it is confined in the small corners of your home, their health needs to be maintained through nutrition and good diet.

Pellets make great addition to the rabbit's health. Ideally, they should be crisp, and fibrous, at a minimum of 18%. In buying pellets, it is not advisable to buy feeds that could last more than 6 weeks at a time. By the time they reach the 6th week, they will become spoiled.

But, as the rabbit ages, less pellets should be given, but hay must still be served all day. Do you know why feeding hay should be maintained regardless of the age? Well, to start with, hay is very important in maintaining the health of a rabbit. They provide roughage which decreases the potential harm of hairballs asl well as other obstructions. Aside from that, twigs of the apple tree are also a good source of roughage.

The quantity of food to be fed for rabbits varies according to their age. During the first 3 weeks of life, it is recommended to feed rabbits with mother's milk. As soon as they reach 3rd, and up to the fourth week, they should be started with nibbles of pellets and alfalfa, along with milk. You can start giving them free access to pellets as well as alfalfa during their 4th-7th week.

When they reach 7 weeks old, and until they turn 7 months, they can now be given free access to pellets and hay, without any limits. Vegetables can come into the picture during their 12th week, or 3rd month. But, limit it to below half ounce in one feeding only. If your rabbit just turned 12 weeks old and you are already shopping for vegetables, don't forget to buy varied types. Look for vegetables of various colors, like dark leafy or root vegetables. However, stay away from rhubarb and beans.

Rabbits more than 6 years of age are said to be in their seniority. By this time, it is recommended to maintain the appropriate weight, while still maintaining the diet for adults. If the rabbit is frail, it's a good idea to give them unlimited access to pellets in increasing their weight. Conversely, Alfalfa should only be given if the underweight rabbit has normal Calcium levels. Thus, blood examination yearly should be maintained for seniors.

As for the issue of feeding lesser pellets, it is important to compensate for the nutrients they lack. Therefore, should you be feeding your pet with a lower standard pellets, it is important to substitute the particular lacking nutritional value without adding the calories. This can be done through veggie replacement. Aside from that, different sorts of straw and hay should be urged all throughout the day by giving them new hay from time to time.

Basically, a good diet for rabbits comprise of high standard pellets, hay, alfalfa, varied fresh vegetables, and water. However, if you are to give them more, then be sure to limit the quantities as it could lead to an overweight rabbit.