Domestic rabbits can live up to 10-12 years. But in order for the pet to stay with you for such a long time, without getting sick and maintaining its inherent cheerful disposition, the animal must be properly fed. Don't give him treats from your table - rabbits need complete and balanced food.
It is necessary
- - hay;
- - branches;
- - root crops;
- - ready-made mineral dressing;
- - fruits;
- - fresh grass and sprouted oats;
- - water.
Instructions
Step 1
The basis of the rabbit diet is a diet rich in fiber. They are divided into rough and juicy. The roughest forage most necessary for rabbits is hay, it should make up more than half of the animal's diet. Quality hay can be bought or prepared by yourself. Make sure that it does not become moldy during storage - this food can be dangerous.
Step 2
In addition to hay, regularly feed your rabbit branches: birch, willow, or aspen. In winter, you can offer your pet pine or spruce branches, since fresh needles will have a positive effect on the digestion of the animal. Grains, especially oats, do not hurt either; they can be given several times a week.
Step 3
Feed your pets fresh root vegetables regularly. They need to be washed, but it is not recommended to clean them, because rabbits receive valuable nutrients from the skin and particles of earth. Offer the animals carrots, potatoes, rutabagas, turnips. Chop vegetables into large chunks and place them in the feeder as they are eaten.
Step 4
Many rabbits enjoy eating cabbage. However, from an excess of white cabbage, their stomachs can be upset. During the season, you can diversify the diet of the animal with fresh leaves of beets, dandelions, fresh acorns or mountain ash.
Step 5
Fresh fruit is a real treat for animals. Indulge your pets with an apple, pear, or a slice of melon. They are very fond of rabbits and bread. Dry the chunks before feeding them - fresh baked goods are bad for animals. Do not give your pets ready-made croutons with sugar, salt and flavorings.
Step 6
To provide rabbits with vitamins and microelements, ready-made feeding from grains with mineral additives is required. Buy a briquette or stick from the pet store and place it in the cage from time to time. Some animals love to gnaw chalk, do not deny them this pleasure.
Step 7
When thinking over the menu, do not forget to organize the correct drinking regime for your pet. The rabbit constantly needs fresh water. Strengthen the drinking bowl in the cage, it is much more convenient and hygienic than a regular bowl. Check the water level regularly and add fresh water.
