Complete Rabbit Feed Formula Guide and Scientific Mixing Methods

Rabbit feed is the foundation of rabbit production; it not only relates to the performance of rabbit production but is also directly related to the economic benefits of rabbit producers. In rabbit farming, feed costs can account for more than 70% of raising costs, so formulating reasonable feed for rabbits is the first issue rabbit farmers should consider. Below, let us take a look at the complete rabbit feed formula guide together!

Supplemental feed for 18-30 day old kits

Corn 30%, soybean cake 23% (roasted and ground, same below), wheat bran 12%, rice bran 10%, grass meal 20%, bone meal 2%, salt 0.5%, rabbit 1%, rabbit coccidiosis pill 2%, feed 10-20 grams per rabbit per day, plus 50-100 grams of green feed.

Feed formula for non-pregnant does

Corn 15%, soybean cake 11%, wheat bran 20%, grass meal 50%, bone meal 2%, salt 0.5%, auxin 0.5%, feed 80-100 grams daily, green feed 700-800 grams. In addition, 10-15 days before mating, add one vitamin E tablet per rabbit per day, mix into the feed and feed in 2 portions to promote estrus.

Feed formula for breeding bucks

1. Mating period: corn 11%, soybean cake 25%, wheat bran 20%, grass meal 40%, bone meal 2%, salt 1.5%, auxin 0.5%, daily feeding amount 150-200 grams, plus one vitamin E tablet (mixed into the feed and fed in two portions), green feed 700-800 grams.

2. Non-mating period: corn 15%, soybean cake 11%, wheat bran 20%, grass meal 50%, salt 1.5%, auxin 0.5%, feed 100 grams per rabbit per day, plus green feed 700-800 grams.

Feed formula for pregnant does

1. Before 15 days of pregnancy: corn 15%, soybean cake 11%, wheat bran 20%, grass meal 50%, bone meal 2%, salt 1.5%, auxin 0.5%, feed 100-110 grams per rabbit per day, plus green feed 700-800 grams.

2. After 15 days of pregnancy: corn 15%, soybean cake 25%, wheat bran 20%, grass meal 34%, bone meal 4%, salt 1.5%, auxin 0.5%, feed 110-130 grams per rabbit per day, green feed controlled below 600 grams.

Feed formula for lactating does

Corn 20%, soybean cake 20%, wheat bran 10%, rice bran 10%, grass meal 35%, bone meal 3%, salt 1.5%, auxin 0.5%, feed 150 grams per rabbit per day, plus 800-1000 grams of green feed, and add 3-5 earthworms, washed, cooked, and chopped.

Fattening feed formula for adult rabbits

1. Early fattening stage: corn 10%, green hay 7%, soybean cake 5%, wheat bran 10%, salt 2%, feed 120-150 grams per rabbit per day, with an appropriate amount of green feed.

2. Late fattening stage: corn 80%, green hay 10%, wheat bran 5%, bone meal 3%, salt 2%, use free feeding, and appropriately add green feed daily.