rabbit nutrition

Dietary inconsistency and diets that are too rich or low in fiber are the primary reasons for digestive upset in rabbits. Rabbits are also very sensitive and easily susceptible to stress. Following the management guidelines below will help prevent or mitigate these types of issues as you may encounter them in your herd: Complete pellets should make up the majority of the diet – if not the whole diet. Fruits and vegetables should only be fed in moderation as treats. Your rabbit’s teeth never stop growing! Checking your rabbit’s mouth will help to detect any dental abnormalities/misalignment early on so that they...

Rabbits fall into a group of animals known as “hind gut fermenters”. Mature rabbits have a developed cecum which further breaks down and utilizes food particles after they pass through the stomach and small intestines. The majority of nutrient absorption is accomplished in the cecum and large intestines. Rabbits, along with guinea pigs and other small rodents also produce caecotrophs. Caecotrophs are small, soft, nutrient packed fecal pellets that get ingested and passed back through the digestive tract for further nutrient absorption. This process is called caecotrophy. Caecotrophy allows the rabbit to re-process the proteins and vitamins that are synthesized in the...

Over the course of the last year, we have worked extensively to develop the products we offer to our rabbit feed customers. We have done this in coordination with a veterinarian and nutritionist that have experience raising and showing multiple breeds of rabbits on a large scale. We have done research, we have conducted feeding trials, and are excited to finally share these improvements with our valued customers! Many of you are familiar with the benefits of our current Best-In-Show products: They contain LifeGuard®, which is a proprietary blend of prebiotics, probiotics, and enzymes specifically designed to support digestive health and immune function. They contain...

Over the course of the last year, we have worked extensively to develop the products we offer to our rabbit customers. We have done this in coordination with a veterinarian and nutritionist who have experience raising and showing multiple breeds of rabbits on a large scale. We have done research, we have conducted feeding trials, and we are excited to share those improvements with our valued customers! Many of you are familiar with the benefits of our current Best in Show Rabbit Food formulations: They contain LifeGuard®, which is a proprietary blend of prebiotics, probiotics, and enzymes specifically designed to support digestive health and immune function They...

Picture this: You are in the show ring with your rabbit. The judge has already narrowed your class down to five rabbits and one of them is yours. The judge walks up and down the line, handling each of the five rabbits to select the class champion. They then begin to talk about your rabbit’s condition, and how it stands out from the others in all the right ways. The ring steward hands you a BLUE RIBBON! How did you get there? When it comes to selecting and showing rabbits, there are many dynamics to consider. Genetics, health, nutrition, and handling will all play important...