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Forum DIET & CARE Alfalfa based pellets?

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    • msarro
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        Just looked at Layla’s food pellets and noticed that they are made from primarily wheat middlings(?), alfalfa meal, soybean meal, and corn. Now, I know we’re supposed to avoid alfalfa hay, and she always has a regular supply of timothy hay in her cage (24/7, gets a handful at least once a day both in the litter pan and in her trough).

        The pellets are from LM Animal Farms. Are they ok for her? I know that alfalfa is supposedly high in calories, and I’ve seen timothy based pellets. Any advice would be appreciated.


      • osprey
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          How old is your bunny?  Alfalfa pellets are usually for rabbits less than a year in age.  You are correct, alfalfa is higher in calories and protein than the grass hay based pellets.  The first ingredient in your pellet should be timothy hay meal or alfalfa meal, I am surprised about the wheat and corn and stuff.  Does anyone else know anything about these pellets?

           


        • msarro
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            We just got her last sunday… she’s pretty small, dunno how old she is yet. I did some googling and I think I may have to take her off it immediately. Apparently there are animal biproducts in it, along with other unhealthy stuff. Gonna have to see if I can hunt down something better.


          • kimberleyanddarren
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              yeah i think it would be best to switch i havent really heard of pellets being made of those things, you will need to do this very slowly though as if you just switch them they will make her have runny poos. You need to mix in a tiny amount of the new pellets in and then increase the amount gradually. Whats the fibre etc. percentage if it tells you on the packet?


            • Sarita
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                Try to get American Pet Diner or Oxbow if you can. I believe they are selling Oxbow in Petsmart’s now.

                A handful of fresh alfalfa daily is okay for rabbits this young. Keep giving her the timothy too though, she needs that as well.


              • Kokaneeandkahlua
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                  What petstores are near you/can you shop at? We can look at what they carry and recommend a brand for you

                  Definitely sounds like not the best food but I’m sure


                • nikiway
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                    Once she switches the food over to oxbow or something new, what’s something that can be done with the old food?
                    I have two full bags of food just sitting in my room. Can birds eat it? Or should it all be trashed?


                  • osprey
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                      It can be composted or used as fertilizer.  You could also donate it to a shelter, they will sometimes accept donations of food.

                       


                    • nikiway
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                        Would they accept open bags of food that wasn’t good enough to feed a rabbit? I would feel better putting it in a compost then making poor buns eat it. But thanks for the ideas!
                        Now I just have to get it in the compost pile without my mom asking questions. (she doesn’t know i’ve bought three different kinds in 3 weeks)
                        hehehe shh, it’s a secret!

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