Which rabbit grows fast? How to feed rabbits to make them grow fast?

Rabbits are pets that many people like to keep. There are many types of rabbits, and there are also rabbits that are specifically used for food. Some rabbits grow very fast and very strong, but some rabbits may take a long time to grow a little bit. So which type of rabbit grows fast? How can you feed a rabbit to make it grow fast?

Which rabbit grows fastest?

The rabbits generally raised commercially include meat rabbits, Rex rabbits and Angora rabbits. Among them, meat rabbits grow the fastest, followed by Rex rabbits, and Angora rabbits are the slowest.

The fastest growth stage of meat rabbits is concentrated between 2.5 and 4.5 catties. Under normal feeding and management conditions, the growth rate can exceed 30 grams per day.

There are also New Zealand rabbits, which can grow to more than 3.5 catties in 50 days and more than 4.5 catties in 70 days under good breeding conditions; California rabbits, which can grow to 2.5 catties in 40 days and 5 catties in 90 days. The main advantages are early maturity, easy fattening, full muscles and high meat yield; French Ipru rabbits, which can reach 15 catties in adult weight and grow to 6 catties in 70 days.

How to feed rabbits to make them grow fast

Providing sufficient rabbit food and feeding it in the right way can help rabbits grow faster. Generally, rabbits are fed four times a day, with 50g-100g of rabbit food each time. The uneaten rabbit food is replaced at the next feeding, and some timothy grass is provided to help rabbits digest food better and obtain energy.

If the rabbits are newly born, during the lactation period, the female rabbits can be fed with protein-rich beans, such as soybeans, peanuts, etc., but at the same time, they should be fed with various grasses. Do not give too much grass, so as not to cause the milk to be too scarce and affect the growth rate of the young rabbits. And pay attention to prevent mastitis in the female rabbits.

Before weaning, start feeding milk and digestible concentrate at about 8 taels. After about a week, gradually increase the amount of concentrate. Weaning should be done step by step. Never wean suddenly!

What feed can rabbits be fed

Rabbit feed can be purchased at a special pet store. Rabbits need rich nutrition to meet their nutritional needs. You can also feed rabbits with roughage hay (such as Timothy) and vegetables such as carrots to supplement trace elements and vitamins. But be careful not to feed rabbits plants and vegetables that contain too much water. Cabbage and fresh grass need to be dried overnight before feeding them, so as not to cause stomach and intestinal discomfort.