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I strongly disagree. Pellets are designed to provide 100% of the nutrition required for rabbits. A lot of expensive research is conducted to assure the correct proportions of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals are present. Product is regularly tested to assure the labelling is correct. Incorrect labelling would be fraud.
I know many rabbit keepers who rely on an all pellet diet. Adding extra hay or vegetables would unbalance the balanced nutrition.
So the blanket statement that it is unhealthy is what I disagree with.
Now - on the other hand, if a person does not want to have dependence on the feed mills, feeding a variety of foods like hay, vegetables, fruits, grain, etc. can be done successfully.
Many people call it "natural" feeding.
Rabbits can also be kept healthy and happy in outdoor hutches. Read my article at the rabbitgeek website
http://www.rabbitgeek.com/outdoorhousingmay05.htm
And yes, our rabbits would do binkies (aerial spins) inside their cages.
Have a good day!
Franco Rios
I respect other's opinions on this. It's YOUR rabbit..
But I disagree.
Feeding just pellets is unhealthy cause they'll just get fat.
Pellets give them the essential nutrients they need, But they only need a small amount of pellets.
Veggies supply a fresh version of these vitamens and minerals so they are needed to. Hay is totally
needed for their digestion and teeth.
ScissorChick
I strongly disagree. Pellets are designed to provide 100% of the nutrition required for rabbits. A lot of expensive research is conducted to assure the correct proportions of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals are present. Product is regularly tested to assure the labelling is correct. Incorrect labelling would be fraud.
I know many rabbit keepers who rely on an all pellet diet. Adding extra hay or vegetables would unbalance the balanced nutrition.
So the blanket statement that it is unhealthy is what I disagree with.
Now - on the other hand, if a person does not want to have dependence on the feed mills, feeding a variety of foods like hay, vegetables, fruits, grain, etc. can be done successfully.
Many people call it "natural" feeding.
Rabbits can also be kept healthy and happy in outdoor hutches. Read my article at the rabbitgeek website
http://www.rabbitgeek.com/outdoorhousingmay05.htm
And yes, our rabbits would do binkies (aerial spins) inside their cages.
Have a good day!
Franco Rios
I respect other's opinions on this. It's YOUR rabbit..
But I disagree.
Feeding just pellets is unhealthy cause they'll just get fat.
Pellets give them the essential nutrients they need, But they only need a small amount of pellets.
Veggies supply a fresh version of these vitamens and minerals so they are needed to. Hay is totally
needed for their digestion and teeth.
ScissorChick
