WestCoaster87
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Our New Zealand doe, once she reached mature size, started gaining weight on any amount of grain she had. She stopped self-regulating so we started feeding her twice daily instead but she was still overweight and seemed tired. So we took her off of grain entirely and she is now on a diet of local grass/timothy/alfalfa hay, some vegetables, and unlimited water.
We recently discovered that show rules here stipulate that rabbits must have free-feed access to grain. This is worrying given what was happening when she was on grain.
Has anyone experienced this before with their rabbit? Would anyone suggest a type of grain to use that might be okay for her? We currently use 16% Proform rabbit pellets (we were told no less than 15%). Can anyone clarify what the best protein percentage would be?
Many thanks!
We recently discovered that show rules here stipulate that rabbits must have free-feed access to grain. This is worrying given what was happening when she was on grain.
Has anyone experienced this before with their rabbit? Would anyone suggest a type of grain to use that might be okay for her? We currently use 16% Proform rabbit pellets (we were told no less than 15%). Can anyone clarify what the best protein percentage would be?
Many thanks!