What makes dwarf and junior rabbit food different?
Young rabbits have a higher metabolic rate than adults, so look for a junior rabbit food with a higher protein level. A high-quality rabbit food recipe will be formulated by vets and nutritionists to ensure it contains the right balance of vitamins and minerals.
Although the best rabbit pellets for young rabbits only make up 5% of their diet, they can play a vital role in making sure your junior bunnies and dwarf bunnies get all the vitamins and minerals they need. Good quality junior and dwarf rabbit pellets or nuggets:
- Are high in beneficial fibre to keep their digestive system working correctly
- Contain vitamin A and vitamin C to support the immune system
- Contain vitamin D3, which has an important role in calcium absorption, vital to support bone and dental health
- Contain vitamin E, which has an antioxidant function that aids the body’s natural defences
- Are formulated with minerals such as zinc for healthy skin and glossy coat, iron to support the blood, and copper for nerve function
- Are made with tasty, natural ingredients, such as mint, to ensure your junior and dwarf bunnies absolutely love their yummy nuggets!
Choosing junior and dwarf rabbit nuggets is one of the best things you can do to help your buns stay healthy and happy, as it prevents selective feeding. This is when rabbits eat the sugary and high starch elements of a muesli-style diet but leave behind the high fibre parts, which can lead to them developing all sorts of health issues including dental disease, obesity and problems with their digestion.
What age can baby rabbits begin eating junior rabbit food?
From one week old. The extra protein in junior rabbit food supports the growth and development of young rabbits.
Baby rabbits have lots of growing to do and should begin transitioning onto adult rabbit nuggets from 16 weeks old. Generally, dwarf rabbits don’t reach their full size and weight until they’re around 10-12 months old .
What’s the right amount of pellets I should be feeding my junior or dwarf rabbits?
Rabbit pellets should only make up 5% of your junior rabbits’ daily diet. RAWF – the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund – recommends 1 egg-cup full of junior and dwarf rabbit pellets or nuggets, fed twice a day, per rabbit.
The best way to ensure your rabbits get all the nutrition and fibre they need is by following the 5-point Excel Feeding Plan, developed in conjunction with one of the world’s leading small-animal vets.
What else should my junior rabbits be eating?
Young bunny food should also include high quality feeding hay or fresh grass. This should make up 85-90% of your fibrevores’ diet. Supplement this with a small portion of junior and dwarf rabbit nuggets, which have been specifically formulated to ensure that your young buns get all the vitamins and minerals they need.
Add the occasional healthy treat, plus a small handful of rabbit-safe fresh greens daily, such as broccoli, fennel, parsley and rocket, and plenty of fresh water. This will provide your buns with a perfect daily balance of fibre and nutrition.
What foods should I avoid giving to my junior and dwarf rabbits?
When considering baby rabbit food, there are certain foods and plants that should be avoided. These include muesli, potatoes, cucumber, iceberg lettuce, whole carrots, avocado, beans and apple pips.
If your young bunnies do consume any of these foods, you should seek veterinary advice as soon as possible.
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