RABBITS

Southern States RABBIT information
RABBIT TREATS
Timothy
hay bale 24oz: (06680046)Kaytee Timothy
Hay is a natural product with no preservatives or additives, and because timothy
hay is lower in calcium, it may decrease the likelihood of urinary tract
problems. Ingredients Natural sun-c
Timothy
yogurt treats: (06633085)We start with
Timothy Hay, which is an excellent source for daily dietary natural fiber needed
for proper digestive health in rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas. Timothy hay
is a better, healthier choice than alfalfa. Then we've coated each timothy hay
pellet with a thick rich creamy yogurt. This creates an irresistible dual
wholesome fun-filled snack reward treat for your companion pet. The added
beneficial bacteria helps support good digestion.
Crunchy
carrot cake treat: (06609421)Made with
real carrots, apples and raisins then oven baked for rabbits, guinea pigs and
chinchillas
RABBIT FEED
Fiesta
max rabbit food: (10280310)Combines the
best-loved fruits, vegetables, nuts, pellets, and specialty seeds into a
nutritious, fun-to-eat, culinary adventure for your rabbit. Contains DHA Omega-3
Fatty Acids to support heart, brain, and visual functions and natural
antioxidants that support immunity and general pet health. Also contains
prebiotics and probiotics, which are natural ingredients that aid in digestive
health. The wide variety of ingredients in Fiesta helps pique your rabbit's
interest by stimulating his natural feeding instincts. Fortified with vitamins
and minerals.
Bonanza
rabbit food: (06602407) Give your rabbit
this vitamin-packed diet everyday to help maintain a healthy life. Rich in a
wide variety of nutrients, this gourmet diet contains ingredients that your
rabbit will love to eat including vegetables, alfalfa, wheat, oats, and more
Big Red Rabbit Food:
10 lbs bags (50515613) 25 lbs bags (55161012) ask about 50 lbs
bags. Big Red Rabbit Food contains the
optimum balance of protein and energy with
all of the vitamins and minerals necessary
for raising healthy rabbits. No supplemental
feeding is required. Feed consumption varies
depending size of rabbit, life stage,
temperature, rate of growth, and genetic
characteristics. Refer to feeding guideline
chart on the packaging as a guide
Feeding Rabbits
The amount of food energy a rabbit needs
varies with gestation, lactation, outside temperature and
body size. As the digestible energy content of the food
decreases, the rabbit will eat more to meet its needs. If
the energy content of a feed is too low, a rabbit may not be
able to consume enough to grow and lactate.
Protein
The amount of protein a rabbit needs to maintain growth
depends a great deal on the quality of the protein it
receives. The quality of protein is related to the amino
acid make-up. A well-balanced diet, in terms of amino acids,
usually contains between 15 and 20 percent protein. Fur is
composed primarily of protein, so if you are producing fur,
a high-protein diet would provide good growth.
Dietary fiber
Rabbits do not use dietary fiber very well. As the fiber
content increases, digestibility energy decreases.
Consequently, rabbits have to consume more feed to provide
for body functions. There is no dietary recommended fiber
level, but most feeds contain from 14 to 20 percent. If you
supplement your rabbits' diets with fresh greens, make sure
the amount of balanced feed they consume remains stable, or
their growth and lactation rates may decrease.
How much to feed
A good rule of thumb is 2 to 3 ounces per day for small
breeds, 3.5 to 4 ounces per day for medium breeds, and 4 to
8 ounces per day for large breeds. Beginning on the second
day after kindling, nursing does should have their feed
increased daily, until they are non full-feed and should be
kept at full-feed until the litter is weaned.
Feeding methods
Self-feeding
Place feed in hoppers from which the rabbits may eat until
they're full. Feeding once a day, usually, in the evening,
is plenty, but it's important to feed at the same time each
day.
Full-feeding
Hand-feed once or twice daily. Increase the feed allowance
until the rabbit cleans up all the feed or just has a few
pellets left at the next feeding. This way, the stock always
has fresh feed.
Restricted-feeding
A lower than normal feed allowance is hand-fed once or twice
daily to herb bucks, dry does and young breeding stock to
prevent them from becoming too fat. A fat rabbit has a lower
reproduction rate.
Flip Top Water Bottle
* Snacks * Gnaw Bones * Hay Kobs * Woody Pet Pellet Bedding
Timothy Hay
* Clip - N - Trim
*accessories can be ordered
SMALL
RABBITAT HUTCH 27 IN. X 25 IN. X 47 IN. - Ready to assemble (requires
screwdrivers) hinged roof 1/2 in. x 1 in. gaw wire, 1/2 in. x 1 in. gaw PVC
coated floor wire. Includes pan, premium quality wood.
(06630336)
LARGE
RABBITAT HUTCH 39 IN. X 25 IN. X 47 IN. - Ready to assemble (requires
screwdrivers) hinged roof 1/2 in. x 1 in. gaw wire, 1/2 in. x 1 in. gaw PVC
coated floor wire. Includes pan, premium quality wood.
(06630337)
RABBIT
CAGE WITH GREEN PLASTIC BOTTOM:
(06613980) 24.5IN -The pet lodge deep plastic
tray home for rabbits and other small animals is ideal for in home use. Easy to
clean, deep plastic tray helps contain bedding and litter. Top and front door
access. Dual handles for transport. Kid friendly door latches. Rounded corners
for safety
LITTLE GIANT WIRE RABBIT HAY
RACK: (06621214)
Wire rabbit hay rack eliminates wasted food while keeping it
clean. Built in mineral/spool holder. Fits most wire cages.
HEATED
WATER BOTTLE 32OZ: (06616249)
World's first thermostatically controlled
heated water bottle for rabbits and other small animals. This durable plastic
bottle holds 32 ounces of water, has a flip up lid allowing for easy filling
from the top, and has a brass no-drip drinking valve. It mounts to the outside
of a cage or hutch and comes complete with mounting springs. Keeps water from
freezing during the winter. One year warranty.
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RABBIT MANURE BENEFITS

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Southern States Rabbit Feeds
Southern States Rabbit Feeds contain a unique
combination of ingredients including the biotechnology
of Probiotics which provides live yeast culture and
natural lactic acid-producing bacteria to the rabbit's
digestive tract.
Why are Probiotics important?
These additives help maintain an optimum low pH to
inhibit growth of undesirable bacteria and help reduce
incidence of enteritis.
Oregon State University Rabbit Research Unit
conducted trials to find out what effect Probiotics had
in decreasing mortality in weaning rabbits due to
enteritis and its effect on feed efficiency. The trial
consisted of 24 rabbits in the control group and 24
rabbits in the Probiotic group. They found that the
rabbits fed a high alfalfa diet and Probiotic in
drinking water had a 0% mortality rate and were fed just
3.45 lbs. of feed per pound of weight gained. Rabbits in
the control group were fed the same high alfalfa diet
and plain water. The control group rabbits had a 17%
mortality rate due to enteritis and were fed 3.9 lbs. of
feed per pound of weight gained.
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Effects of Probiotic in
drinking water on performance of weaning rabbits
fed a high alfalfa diet |
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Treatment |
# |
Avg. daily gain |
Feed to gain ratio |
Enteritis mortality |
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Control |
24 |
39.7 |
3.90 |
4 (17%) |
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Probiotic |
24 |
38.7 |
3.45 |
0 (0)% |
Ammonia Control
Southern States Rabbit Feeds also contain a unique
product for ammonia control. It is an all-natural
product containing selected glycocomponents from the
Yucca schiligera plant. It is used as an addition to
Southern States rabbit feeds to bind ammonia and other
noxious gases released from animal waste.
It is clear that ammonia is a major problem in
causing high mortality in rabbits. With this in mind,
our research has shown that when this extract is added
to the rabbit feed, ammonia levels are decreased, thus
improving the environment for the rabbits. Research from
France shows that when there is an increase or overload
in the nitrogen content of the rabbit feed, there is a
subsequent increase in the ammonia level within the
cecum. The addition of the yucca extract reduced the
level of ammonia and kept the pH of the cecum low. The
benefit of keeping ammonia levels low is a reduction of
mortality of young rabbits.
Choose from three Southern States Rabbit Feeds:
Big Red Rabbit's Choice Rabbit Feed
Big Red Rabbit Food
18% Protein / 2% Fat / 16% Fiber
Performance Plus Rabbit Pellets
16% or 18% Protein / 2.5% Fat / |
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