Technical Information

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Feeding Instructions

Rabbit weights vary enormously, from as little as 1kg for a Netherland Dwarf to over 6kg for the giant breeds. Using the energy density of the product, the quantity of food required to fulfil the rabbit’s daily energy requirements (based on body weight and life stage) may be calculated. These are shown in the table below. Rabbits have different levels of activity, and so the quantity fed should be adjusted to maintain body weight (weekly weighing is recommended to monitor the rabbit’s weight). Divide the daily amount into two, feed one portion in the morning and one in the evening. It is important to ensure that all the ingredients in RUSSEL RABBIT are eaten so that the correct quantity and balance of nutrients are absorbed. If some ingredients are left, reduce the daily quantity of food until everything is eaten.

Body Weight (kg)	Adult Maintenance (g/day)	Growth (g/day)	Early Gestation (g/day)	Late Gestation (g/day)	Lactation (g/day)
0.5	24	49	33	49	74
1.0	40	83	56	83	124
1.5	54	112	76	112	169
2.0	67	140	94	140	209
2.5	80	165	111	165	247
3.0	91	189	128	189	284
3.5	102	212	143	212	319
4.0	113	235	158	235	352
4.5	124	256	173	256	385
5.0	134	277	187	277	416
5.5	144	298	201	298	447
6.0	153	318	215	318	477
6.5	163	338	228	338	507
7.0	172	357	241	357	536
8.0	190	395	266	395	592

Changing to RUSSEL RABBIT

RUSSEL RABBIT should be introduced gradually into the rabbit’s diet. This care minimises the risk of digestive upsets that can occur with abrupt changes of diet. Mix RUSSEL RABBIT in the same feeding dish with the rabbit’s normal food. Slowly increase the quantity of RUSSEL RABBIT and decrease the quantity of the previous food over a 10-day period.

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Rabbit Nutrition

The Rabbit Digestive Tract

Lactation (g/day)