Adult Rabbit Pellets
Minimal and recommended % values that an adult rabbit needs for their pellets:
Fibre: 18%
Protein: 12 - 14%
Fat: 2.4 - 5%
Calcium: 0.5 - 1%
Phosphorus: 0.4 - 0.8%
Ingredients: Grasses listed first (timothy, alfalfa, fescue, hay or forage).
Please bare in mind Adult Range of Pellets does not have the right nutritional values for nursing does & babies/juniors.
Fibre: 18%
Protein: 12 - 14%
Fat: 2.4 - 5%
Calcium: 0.5 - 1%
Phosphorus: 0.4 - 0.8%
Ingredients: Grasses listed first (timothy, alfalfa, fescue, hay or forage).
Please bare in mind Adult Range of Pellets does not have the right nutritional values for nursing does & babies/juniors.
Recommended (not above £5.00 per kg):
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1st: Supreme Science Selective Adult 10kg
Fibre: 25%
Protein: 14%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Price: £1.90 per kg at Pets at Home (04/08/22)
Fibre: 25%
Protein: 14%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Price: £1.90 per kg at Pets at Home (04/08/22)
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2nd: Marriages Hypoallergenic Rabbit Pellets (cheaper to buy directly from Bunny Bistro) in 20kg!
Fibre: 24%
Protein: 14%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Price: £1.00 per kg at Bunny Bistro (04/08/22)
Fibre: 24%
Protein: 14%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Price: £1.00 per kg at Bunny Bistro (04/08/22)
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3rd: Allen & Page Natural Rabbit Pellets 20kg
Fibre: 23%
Protein: 12%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Price: £1.15 per kg at Amazon (04/08/22) will be cheaper at local feed stores.
Fibre: 23%
Protein: 12%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Price: £1.15 per kg at Amazon (04/08/22) will be cheaper at local feed stores.
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4th: New Formula: Pets at Home Adult Nuggets
Fibre: 20%
Protein: 13%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Price: £1.50 per kg at Pets at Home (04/08/22)
Fibre: 20%
Protein: 13%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Price: £1.50 per kg at Pets at Home (04/08/22)
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5th: Fancy Feed Bunny Nuggets 10kg
Fibre: 20%
Protein: 13.5%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Price: £2.20 per kg at Amazon (04/08/22) may find cheaper at local feed store.
Fibre: 20%
Protein: 13.5%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Price: £2.20 per kg at Amazon (04/08/22) may find cheaper at local feed store.
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6th: Versele - laga Cuni Sensitive 20kg
Fibre: 20%
Protein: 13%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Price: £1.29 per kg at Amazon (04/08/22) may find cheaper at local feed store.
Fibre: 20%
Protein: 13%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Price: £1.29 per kg at Amazon (04/08/22) may find cheaper at local feed store.
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7th: Burgess Excel Adult Nuggets 10kg
Fibre: 19%
Protein: 13%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Price: £2.00 per kg at Amazon (04/08/22)
Fibre: 19%
Protein: 13%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Price: £2.00 per kg at Amazon (04/08/22)
NOT Recommended (in no particular order)
Brands that I see other breeders use to feed their adults that do not meet the minimum pellet requirements.
That increase the risks of GI Stasis and other ailments due to lack of fibre. Having incorrect protein levels also increases the risk of renal complications.
Overall reducing the lifespan.
That increase the risks of GI Stasis and other ailments due to lack of fibre. Having incorrect protein levels also increases the risk of renal complications.
Overall reducing the lifespan.
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Allen & Page Rabbit Breeder & Grower Pellets
Fibre: 18%
Protein: 15%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Price: £1.09 per kg at Amazon (04/08/22) may find cheaper at local feed store.
Explanation: Too high protein levels puts strain on the kidneys. Short Term this will cause no problems, however breeders generally do not keep their breeding rabbits long enough to see the damage it can potentially cause, particularly in older age. Can increase the risk of Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure.
Fibre: 18%
Protein: 15%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Price: £1.09 per kg at Amazon (04/08/22) may find cheaper at local feed store.
Explanation: Too high protein levels puts strain on the kidneys. Short Term this will cause no problems, however breeders generally do not keep their breeding rabbits long enough to see the damage it can potentially cause, particularly in older age. Can increase the risk of Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure.
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Dobson & Horrell Chudleys Rabbit Royale
Fibre: 14%
Protein: 12%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Red
Ingredients: Red
Price: £1.50 per kg at Amazon (04/08/22) may find cheaper at local feed store.
Explanation: Where to start with this one! Fibre is too low, this increases the production of caecotrophs. In turn this increases poopy bums and therefore a flystrike risk. Low fibre also significantly increases the risk of GI Stasis. Calcium and Phosphorus are not correct percentages increasing the risk of bladder infections and bladder stones/sludge. Ingredients show that it also contains a lot of sugar increasing the risk of diabetes and obesity. Okay as an occasional treat but not for the long term.
Fibre: 14%
Protein: 12%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Red
Ingredients: Red
Price: £1.50 per kg at Amazon (04/08/22) may find cheaper at local feed store.
Explanation: Where to start with this one! Fibre is too low, this increases the production of caecotrophs. In turn this increases poopy bums and therefore a flystrike risk. Low fibre also significantly increases the risk of GI Stasis. Calcium and Phosphorus are not correct percentages increasing the risk of bladder infections and bladder stones/sludge. Ingredients show that it also contains a lot of sugar increasing the risk of diabetes and obesity. Okay as an occasional treat but not for the long term.
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Heygates Rabbits Choice Pellets
Fibre: 16%
Protein: 17%
Fat: ?
Calcium & Phosphorus: ?
Ingredients: Red
Price: £0.99 per kg at Amazon (04/08/22) may find cheaper at local feed store.
Explanation: Fibre is too low, this increases the production of caecotrophs. In turn this increases poopy bums and therefore a flystrike risk. Low fibre also significantly increases the risk of GI Stasis. Too high protein levels puts strain on the kidneys. Short Term this will cause no problems, however breeders generally do not keep their breeding rabbits long enough to see the damage it can potentially cause, particularly in older age. Can increase the risk of Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure. There is absolutely no info on half of the nutritional content. Lastly mainly cereal based which means it will be high in unhealthy ingredients and sugars, increasing risk of obesity and diabetes.
Fibre: 16%
Protein: 17%
Fat: ?
Calcium & Phosphorus: ?
Ingredients: Red
Price: £0.99 per kg at Amazon (04/08/22) may find cheaper at local feed store.
Explanation: Fibre is too low, this increases the production of caecotrophs. In turn this increases poopy bums and therefore a flystrike risk. Low fibre also significantly increases the risk of GI Stasis. Too high protein levels puts strain on the kidneys. Short Term this will cause no problems, however breeders generally do not keep their breeding rabbits long enough to see the damage it can potentially cause, particularly in older age. Can increase the risk of Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure. There is absolutely no info on half of the nutritional content. Lastly mainly cereal based which means it will be high in unhealthy ingredients and sugars, increasing risk of obesity and diabetes.
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Garvo Rabbit Breeder Pellets
Fibre: 16%
Protein: 16%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Explanation: Fibre is too low, this increases the production of caecotrophs. In turn this increases poopy bums and therefore a flystrike risk. Low fibre also significantly increases the risk of GI Stasis. Too high protein levels puts strain on the kidneys. Short Term this will cause no problems, however breeders generally do not keep their breeding rabbits long enough to see the damage it can potentially cause, particularly in older age. Can increase the risk of Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure.
Fibre: 16%
Protein: 16%
Fat: Green
Calcium & Phosphorus: Green
Ingredients: Green
Explanation: Fibre is too low, this increases the production of caecotrophs. In turn this increases poopy bums and therefore a flystrike risk. Low fibre also significantly increases the risk of GI Stasis. Too high protein levels puts strain on the kidneys. Short Term this will cause no problems, however breeders generally do not keep their breeding rabbits long enough to see the damage it can potentially cause, particularly in older age. Can increase the risk of Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure.