Thoughts on Science Selective Four+ pellets?

[katbun]

I've just seen while ordered more pellets that there is a mature rabbit pellet sold by Science Selective, it seems to have slightly different nutritional balance (less protein) and a different shape. I can't see many reviews or opinions online, is this a marketing ploy or actually better for older rabbits? I feed selective naturals grain free adult rabbit food now, but the four+ seems to be grain free anyway.

Anyone tried this food?

 

[SarahP]

According to the Vet UK ingredients listings (so may or may not be right), the 4+ isn't grain-free. I think the one you're using looks a better list out of the two (eg timothy hay is first, not lucerne) - it's just got a little more protein.

4+
Lucerne Meal, Soybean Hulls, Timothy Hay (20%), Wheat, Wheat Feed, Thyme, Linseed, Flaked Peas, Soy Oil, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Yeast Extract.
Nutritional Information:
Crude Protein 12.0%, Crude Fibre 22.0%, Crude Oils And Fats 4.0%, Crude Ash 8.0%, Calcium 0.6%, Sodium 0.3%, Phosphorus 0.4%

Regular grain free adult
Timothy Hay, Soya Bean Hulls, Pea Flour, Flaked Peas, Ground Soya Bean Meal, Ground Dried Locust Beans, Whole Brown Linseeds, Soya Bean Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Hydrolysed Yeast, Yucca Extract

Nutritional Information:
Crude Protein 14.0%, Crude Fibre 22.0%, Crude Oils and Fats 4.0%, Crude Ash 5.0%, Calcium 0.6%, Phosphorus 0.4%

 

[katbun]

Ah ha, you're right, I missed the wheat! I'll be sticking with the grain free then, definitely.