Healthy Growth Tips for Young Rabbits: Essential Care G

I. Raising Young Rabbits

1. Nutritious Feeding: A Balanced Diet Essential

After weaning, the first week for young rabbits should see at least 80% of the daily feed consisting of concentrated feed, complemented with a small amount of fresh and roughage. As the young rabbits grow, gradually transition to rabbit pellets, ensuring the protein content remains around 17%.

2. Disease Prevention: Adding Medications to the Diet

Young rabbits are susceptible to diseases such as E. coli, Pasteurella, and coccidiosis, which can be fatal if not promptly treated. It's crucial to include preventive medications in their diet, such as those that guard against coccidiosis and E. coli enteritis. Drench solutions like diclazuril can be effective. Additionally, incorporating garlic and scallions into their diet can also be beneficial. To further support their digestive health, especially in the first two weeks postweaning, consider adding a small amount of organic acids to their feed, which can help compensate for insufficient stomach acid production, promote a healthy gut flora, reduce diarrhea, and enhance the absorption of calcium and phosphorus.

3. Feeding Practices: Regular and Moderated Meals

Young rabbits often overeat, leading to digestive issues like diarrhea and bloating. To prevent this, feed them in small, frequent portions, ensuring they are only 80% full. Avoid sudden changes in feed or significant increases in feeding amounts. Adjust their diet every 1020 days based on their growth and development.

II. Managing Young Rabbits

1. Group Feeding: Separate Based on Characteristics

Manage rabbits by gender, age, purpose, and health status. Ideally, keep 45 rabbits per cage to ensure they can eat, drink, and grow comfortably without overcrowding.

2. Environmental Hygiene: A Clean and Healthy Habitat

Provide feed that is easy to digest and pay close attention to diet and hygiene. Avoid feeding rabbits grass that has been exposed to dew, as it can carry dust and harmful substances. In winter, steer clear of frozen feed. Regularly clean and disinfect the rabbit cages. If possible, adopt an elevated cage system for rabbits, which promotes good ventilation, lighting, and dryness, as well as helps prevent coccidiosis.

3. Observation and Early Treatment: Monitoring for Health Issues

Before feeding, inspect all young rabbits for signs of health, such as their eating habits, feces, and overall demeanor. Pay special attention to any rabbits showing signs of illness and isolate them for treatment as needed, based on the cause of their condition.

In conclusion, Dr. Oxygen Pet has shared some effective strategies for the healthy growth of rabbits. We hope all young rabbits thrive and grow up strong and healthy!