Best pellets for giant baby buns

[twistedtiggerz69]

I am about to get a new baby bunny on Thursday. She is a 10 week old french lop. She is currently on a feed that the breeder mixes herself of Allen and Page natural pellets, flaked peas, barley rings and Readigrass.

She has agreed that I pay her extra to give me enough food for at least 2 weeks until I wean her over to another feed of my choice.

I have been looking up feeds on google as she is a giant and it says she is best on a growth feed. Has anyone experience of this? What feeds are good for frenchie babies please?

My other french lop had Allen and Page breeder and growth pellets but we got a huge sack for him of 20kgs and a lot was wasted. I am happy enough to get that again if it is the best feed but he was not particularly keen on it.

I've considered Science and Selective junior pellets but not sure that is a growth feed and would it suit a baby french lop? Or is there a feed anybody can recommend? Thank you

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[Omi]

I must admit I haven't come across the term 'growth feed' previously, but I assume it means a feed specially formulated for junior bunnies. I think all of the main rabbit food companies market a food for junior bunnies within their range, the difference being that it is higher in protein i.e. for a growing bunny.

I can't see that the requirements would be different for a giant than for any other breed of the same age, as long as you adjust the quantity. So, if it were me, I think I would select one of the junior pellets for her.

[Preitler]

Actually, more protein rich food does makes some sense for big breeds. The digestion system didn't quite scale up when those breeds were created.

[twistedtiggerz69]

Actually, more protein rich food does makes some sense for big breeds. The digestion system didn't quite scale up when those breeds were created.

Yes that's what I read. Would a junior pellet do enough though? So best thing is look at the protein levels and select a higher one then.

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[twistedtiggerz69]

Could I maybe give her junior Science Selective and then a little alfafa aswell? I will be giving her Readigrass aswell as she is being fed that by seller plus it would be good for her growth.

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[Graciee]

Could I maybe give her junior Science Selective and then a little alfafa aswell? I will be giving her Readigrass aswell as she is being fed that by seller plus it would be good for her growth.

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I'd be careful with alfalfa, it's got loads of calcium in it, which rabbits can struggle with, can cause bladder sludge build ups. I think just any good junior pellet will be fine personally, but she shouldnt be on enough of them to matter much anyway I'd have thought personally.

[InspectorMorse]

In moderation alfalfa hays are fine for baby Rabbits. They need the protein and calcium.

Pellet feed. https://www.burgesspetcare.com/shop/...ets-with-mint/

Not a fan of SS myself due to them causing choking in some Rabbits.

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/sh...ective+choking

But many people do feed them

https://supremepetfoods.com/products...r-rabbit-food/

Or you could stick with Allen + Page Breeder Grower Pellets, but you can only buy that in 20kg sacks

https://millbryhill.co.uk/products/a...MaAs-FEALw_wcB

[Graciee]

In moderation alfalfa hays are fine for baby Rabbits. They need the protein and calcium.

Pellet feed. https://www.burgesspetcare.com/shop/...ets-with-mint/

Not a fan of SS myself due to them causing choking in some Rabbits.

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/sh...ective+choking

But many people do feed them

https://supremepetfoods.com/products...r-rabbit-food/

Or you could stick with Allen + Page Breeder Grower Pellets, but you can only buy that in 20kg sacks

https://millbryhill.co.uk/products/a...MaAs-FEALw_wcB

Yea I fed it in small amounts when the rexes were babies, they absolutely loved it, I found it detracted from other hay eating though which was a problem

[bunniemum]

I recently got a 7 month old Belgian Hare. She came with a large handover bag of Allen & Page, and I've gradually moved her over to Science Select. With her breed she is a woolfer, so with the small amount she has I always break and scatter them.

[twistedtiggerz69]

I'd be careful with alfalfa, it's got loads of calcium in it, which rabbits can struggle with, can cause bladder sludge build ups. I think just any good junior pellet will be fine personally, but she shouldnt be on enough of them to matter much anyway I'd have thought personally.

Ok on the alfafa. I didn't realise it would be unsuitable for baby buns. French lops do need to eat a lot and a lot of people have the view to feed them unlimited pellets. I'm trying to get expert view rather than just on google as it's very confusing. Each answer seems to conflict the other! x

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