Fibafirst: How many pellets?

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LionheadLuver

Warren Veteran

• May 26, 2014

• #1

Hi

I've read that rabbits should get an eggcupful of pellets per day, but I've also read that rabbits should get 25g per 1kg of bodyweight of pellets per day. Which is correct?

I'm introducing Fibafirst to my rabbits but as they are long sticks, it's difficult to give an eggcupful. Also, they are very light sticks, so one stick is around 2g. If I followed the 25g per 1kg of bodyweight, I'd have to give around 75g for Gerry which would be around 2-3 large handfuls of sticks which seems a huge amount.

How many pellets should I give my rabbits per day? Molly is 2kg, Gerry is nearly 3kg.

 

Ailstar

Mama Doe

• May 26, 2014

• #2

Ooh I'm not sure about amounts if you are only feeding FF. I give mine FF but only as treats on top of their normal pellets. They get 2-3 each a day...

 

tashp90

Warren Veteran

• May 26, 2014

• #3

Are there no guidelines on the box?

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LionheadLuver

Warren Veteran

• May 26, 2014

• #4

tashp90 said:

Are there no guidelines on the box?

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the box says 75g per 2.5kg of bodyweight, but it seems a huge amount, when I'm used to giving rabbits a small amount of pellets.

 

tashp90

Warren Veteran

• May 26, 2014

• #5

It does sound a lot. Does that mean they have a lower fibre content?!

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LionheadLuver

Warren Veteran

• May 26, 2014

• #6

tashp90 said:

It does sound a lot. Does that mean they have a lower fibre content?!

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it has 30% fibre content.

 

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Azucena

Alpha Buck

• May 26, 2014

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tashp90 said:

It does sound a lot. Does that mean they have a lower fibre content?!

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Nope, they are high fibre: 30%.

I feed my two about 3/4 of an eggcup of oxbow essentials mixed with nature's touch, and about 4/5 fibafirst sticks a day each. If I was feeding solely fibafirst probably 10-15? I'm not sure, I think it really depends on the individuals and how well they maintain their weight.

 

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LionheadLuver

Warren Veteran

• May 26, 2014

• #8

I've just weighed 75g of fibafirst and its 3 large handfuls, around 30 sticks. It fills a large bowl. :shock:

 

susie bun

Wise Old Thumper

• May 27, 2014

• #9

It may be that the amount suggested on the box or packaging of pellet food is not needed if the rabbits are good hay eaters.

 

Elena

Wise Old Thumper

• May 28, 2014

• #10

My three come to about 5kg and I give a small handful (around 5-6 sticks) twice a day. HTH

 

Fee

Wise Old Thumper

• May 28, 2014

• #11

Mine get 3 each a day, i break them up into small chunks and hide them in their hay!

Fee x

 

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LionheadLuver

Warren Veteran

• May 28, 2014

• #12

Thanks. I think I'll give around 8-10 sticks per day and see how they get on with it.