Rabbits have evolved to survive on a low nutrient diet that other animals would starve on.
Therefore they do not need foods rich in nutrients and in fact such a diet will not be good for the gut of a rabbit.
A rabbit’s natural diet would consist of high fibre, low protein, rough grasses, however when offered a feed of grain, pellets and hay, they will sometimes select the grains first which can lead to improper and unbalanced nutrition.
Too much of this rich food can lead to obesity, gut upset and dental overgrowth. They can also develop a disease called Metabolic Bone Disease if not fed the correct diet.
They should be fed a high fibre, low grain pellet along with high fibre hay. (cereal hay such as oaten hay is better than lucerne hay). A small amount of fruit and vegetables – including fibrous vegetables such as broccoli or cauliflower, can be added to this diet (remove the pips from apples).
There are some premixed pelleted feeds in both large and smaller quantities available, along with some interesting pre-packaged small pet feeds including high fibre and fruit/ vegetable ingredients.
A high fibre diet is not only good for their gut but also helps with wearing their teeth which can become overgrown and uncomfortable.
Exercise is an important daily component to a healthy rabbit. Outside in the sunshine also has added benefit of vitamin D and the exercise keeps organs and muscles working properly.
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Gave these two gems a send off last night. Thanks Erin and Olivia for your contributions to Sanders Fodder over the years, we wish you the very best in your future endeavours. Sad to see you go. Mark made a cake for the occasion - was a bit crap though ;) ... See MoreSee Less
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Bye Olivia will miss you and our chats. Good luck to you and Erin on your future, whatever paths you choose to travel
Will miss your smiling faces. Good luck with your future endeavours.
Will miss seeing your smiley face around the shop Olivia. Best wishes with wherever you are going. Love the cakes.
I'll come see you Olivia, you guy's have been great,sad to see you go,all the best for the future 😘
Will miss you both...thanks for all your inputs over the years, make sure you drop by often🥰🥰
Good luck girls you will be sadly missed by many
Good luck in the future!x
Good luck in the future!x
See you around Olivia. Take care and enjoy your new venture x
Good luck girls!
Miss you Olivia.
Oh Olivia ... noooooo .....
Haha great cakes! All the best with your next adventures ❤️❤️❤️
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See these two good looking guys for your pasture seed requirements this season 🤣🤣
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What pasture seeds do you have type ?
Couple good lookin Roosters 🐓😆
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Winter horse rugs have arrived instore!!
Poor Rhianna ! What a job to unpack them all, the pallet is bigger than her :)
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😮who ordered all them🤔
Blade horse wormer super special!
Matt's away and Quintin and Olivia have this awesome bargain. Normally $17.90
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