Small and calm rabbits are increasingly being chosen as pets. Caring for animals does not take much time. The diet is combined - a combination of fresh vegetables, hay, and dry mixtures. The best food for domestic rabbits is Little one. Thanks to the right amount of dry grass, vitamins, microelements, grains, the mixture ensures the full growth and development of animals. Food is available for adult and young rabbits.
Composition and form of food for rabbits Little one
Dry mixture is a complete nutrition that takes into account the needs of rodents for minerals and vitamins. The high fiber content, which promotes the healthy functioning of the rabbit's digestive system, is a distinctive feature of Little Van. The food is presented in the form of a mixture:
- grass and sunflower granules;
- puffed corn and wheat, barley;
- corn flakes;
- dried carrots, dried alfalfa;
- rolled peas;
- Yucca extract.
Vitamin and mineral supplements include vitamins A, D3, E, minerals (copper/zinc sulfates, potassium iodide). Feed is sold in bags weighing 400 g, 900 g, 15 kg.
For young rabbits (up to 6 months of age), the food is enriched with oregano herb extract. This supplement prevents the occurrence and treatment of coccidiosis. The Little one mixture is also enriched with carob, oregano extract, and crushed sweet lupine. Among the minerals, copper sulfate is present, which helps in the absorption of iron and normalizes the production of sex hormones. Copper deficiency leads to anemia in furry babies, slower growth and development.
Advantages and disadvantages
A rabbit's diet can consist only of Little one food, since the granules contain a maximum of vitamins, microelements, and fiber. The mixture has other advantages:
- ease of transportation and convenient storage of feed in original packaging;
- no need to spend time cooking;
- affordable price;
- long shelf life (24 months);
- the ability to purchase bags of different weights;
- proportional ratio of fiber, vitamins, minerals and amino acids;
- If necessary, Little one granules can be supplemented with a variety of preventative additives.
When using food, you must also take into account its negative qualities. According to owner reviews, the mixture is best used as complementary food (due to the large number of different additives). If storage conditions are not provided, food quickly loses its beneficial qualities.
Norms and rules of application
When using food, it is important to consider the age and weight of the pet. It is recommended to give adult animals the mixture at a daily dose of 40 g per 1 kg of weight. When feeding babies under six months of age, appropriate food is used (based on a daily portion of 30 g per 1 kg of weight). Otherwise, the manufacturer’s wishes for feeding adults and young animals do not differ:
- rabbits should eat 2-3 times a day, at certain hours;
- Grain feed must be combined with fresh herbal supplements. Rabbits happily eat fresh, slightly dried greens and vegetables. Foliage and small twigs of deciduous trees are also added to the furry diet;
- Be sure to combine feeding with food and feeding hay. Select grass of different varieties, green tops of root crops.
Important! Rabbits should always be provided with fresh water at room temperature.
It is necessary to introduce food into the diet of animals gradually. Start with small portions 1-2 times a day. In this case, you need to observe the condition of the animal, its appetite, and behavior.
Shelf life and storage features
The shelf life of the Little one mixture is quite long - two years. To ensure that the food does not lose its beneficial qualities, it is necessary to ensure correct storage conditions:
- an appropriate temperature regime of 10-20 °C will ensure the preservation of the beneficial qualities of the feed. It is not recommended to freeze food;
- A dry room is selected for food storage.High humidity (more than 70%) should not be allowed, since there is a possibility of mold or parasitic insects appearing in the feed;
- dry product is stored in a dark place. Exposure of food to direct sunlight contributes to the oxidation of the product and shortens the shelf life.
The best option to preserve the beneficial qualities of the product is to pour the food into a hermetically sealed container (glass or plastic). Experienced owners recommend buying food in light bags. An excellent option is to purchase the mixture by weight (you can only trust trusted stationary pet stores).
Keeping animals in apartment conditions will greatly simplify the use of special dry food. Feed mixtures for rabbits contain the required amount of vitamins and microelements. Little one food will deliciously diversify the diet of furry pets.
