Five observation points when feeding rabbits

One, look at the rabbit's size. Generally, an adult rabbit weighing about 3.5 kg needs 150-200 g of feed per day; a young rabbit weighing about 1.75 kg needs 100-150 g of feed per day. The ideal moisture level of the feed is when it lightly holds together when squeezed and falls apart when the hand is released.

Two, look at whether the rabbit is fat or thin. For fat rabbits, appropriately reduce the amount of concentrated feed and increase green fodder or roughage; for thin rabbits, supplement nutrition and feed more concentrated feed. You can also feed some soaked soybeans, or mash bean dregs, mix them with boiling water, and stir them into the feed for the rabbits.

Three, look at whether the feces are dry or wet. If the rabbit's feces are dry and hard, increase the drinking water; for young rabbits, an eyedropper bottle can be used to give water. If the rabbit's feces are too wet, mix the feed drier. If diarrhea is found in the rabbits, treat it promptly.

Four, look at hunger and fullness. Generally, feeding to about 80 percent full is enough. Overfeeding easily causes indigestion in rabbits. To ensure vigorous digestive function in rabbits, add 1-2 kg of crushed dried orange peel per 100 kg of feed, mix well, and feed. This both strengthens the stomach and prevents disease.

Five, look at whether the weather is cold or hot. In winter, green fodder should first be placed indoors to warm up before feeding, and concentrated feed should be mixed with boiling water, then kneaded into balls after mixing well to slow the rate of heat loss; in summer, it is best to feed cold, cool, water-rich green grass. Be careful not to feed overnight grass or heated grass.