Does anyone have any ideas about a practical diet to feed meat rabbits without using commercial pellets. I have been experimenting with a mixture of 2 parts whole oats, 2 parts whole wheat, 1 part whole corn and a pinch of salt. I spray this mixture with a light coating of molassas. I also give a liberal supply of good quality alfalfa hay. This mixture costs 1/2 of a commercial pellet. So far it seems to be working, although the kits are a week or so behind the commercially feed kits in size. I can live with that. My concern is that it is too low in protein for a working doe. The only protein supplments that I can find are in meal form, not pellets.

What's a good protein supplement for rabbits?

Can I feed rabbits the grass hay that the county cuts along the roadway?

What can I grow around the house in large enough quantities to use as rabbit food year around?

-- Rob Ruth (rob@madisonattorney.com), May 27, 2003

Answers

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