5 Questions
What type of vegetation is more nutritious for rabbits?
Young, tender vegetation
When should hay/feed be given to rabbits?
In the evening
Ripe tomato leaves are safe for rabbits to eat.
False
Dried alfalfa is fed to rabbits with enough ______ to drink.
water
Where can rabbit pellets be obtained from?
Feed suppliers
Study Notes
Green Feed for Rabbits
- Green feed includes grass, young green maize, spinach, lettuce, cabbage, sweet potato, beans, and peas.
- Rabbits also eat common weeds, wild grass, railway daisy, and water grass.
- Young, tender vegetation is more nutritious than old, fibrous vegetation.
Feeding Schedule
- Hay/feed should be given to rabbits in the evening due to their nocturnal nature.
Foods to Avoid
- Ripe tomato leaves should not be given to rabbits.
- Green food with insecticide or fungicide should not be given to rabbits.
Supplements
- Dried alfalfa is a supplement fed to rabbits with adequate water.
- Alfalfa is a nutritious supplement for rabbits.
Rabbit Pellets
- Rabbit pellets are an expensive option provided by feed suppliers.
- Adult rabbits require 114ug of rabbit pellets per day.
Learn about the feeding habits of rabbits, including the types of green feed they prefer and what to avoid giving them. Understand their nocturnal nature and how it affects their feeding schedule.
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