There are many manufacturers of rabbit food, and your own local feed factory should be able to help you produce a diet for your rabbits. In commercial rabbit farming, your rabbits’ diet is strictly controlled through pellet feed only. While some rabbit breeders prefer to feed their rabbits ad libitum, this actually reduces their feed intake. If you feed an animal twice a day, then the animal is eager to eat at both times of the day and actually ends up eating more.

Always ensure that fresh water is also available, as water intake also affects dry material intake. The water should not be too hot or too cold, as this reduces water intake and therefore feed intake.

However, rabbits are well known for their interest in eating anything green, from carrot tops, which they particularly like, to dandelion leaves. They can also eat vegetables such as carrots, but fruits such as apples (seedless) should only be given in moderation.

Check the rabbit’s feces to identify if they are okay. Different foods can be added slowly, but by checking their stool for diarrhea you will be able to identify if something is bothering them. Rabbits can handle upset stomachs very easily.

Rabbits also eat at night, so food must be available at all times. If you are giving your rabbits additional food sources other than pellets, make sure hay is available at all times.

Females eat 100 grams per day, but when they are pregnant after rabbit breeding, they increase their intake to 160 grams. This jumps to 350 grams when lactating.

So, in conclusion, for commercial rabbit farming, use only pelleted feed, but for other rabbit production businesses, your rabbit feed may be a mix of pellets, hay, and a mix of greens and vegetables, with also a supply. very limited intake of fruit, and watch your rabbit for any abnormalities when introducing a different ingredient to its diet.