how and why would a rabbits diet and feeding requirements change when she is pregnant?

Answer 1

A pregnant or nursing rabbit needs unlimited pellets, and a tablespoon daily of a calcium supplement like calf manna would also be helpful. So would oats, wheat, and other livestock supplements, like for cattle. Rabbits eat a similar diet to cattle, so they can benefit from similar supplements.
Watch carefully if you decide to feed extras, since rabbits have a delicate digestive system. Keep the portions low. A commercial doe bred for back-to-back litters would definitely benefit from calf manna, while a healthy pet doe nursing a single litter might not need help.
A pregnant rabbit needs plenty of protein to build up the organs and muscles of her young litter, and calcium for their bones. She also needs to store energy for the future, when she begins to nurse. A nursing rabbit needs the same things, maybe with a larger proportion of calcium, because every ounce of growth in her dependent litter comes from her own body, from what she ate, at least until the litter starts to eat pellets.
Alfalfa, the plant used in most pellets, has plenty of calcium and protein. Timothy pellets might not be enough, so a doe on an all-timothy diet might need alfalfa hay, or a change of pellets. If the rabbit is under a lot of strain (pregnant and nursing at the same time) she'll be more productive with both alfalfa pellets and supplements.

Answer 2

Yes her diet will change as her body is now providing for herself and any kits she is carrying. She should be allowed an unlimited supply of rabbit pellets as well as clean fresh water. If you are in an area prone to freezing water, make sure she has the chance to drink clean unfrozen water at least twice daily. Also, remember that after her kits are born she will still require unlimited pellets as she is nursing.

Answer 3

First thing you need to do it take her to the vets for a check up. This is important as they can give you all the correct advice you need to take care of your rabbit during this very delicate time in its life. There are so many things that can go wrong during pregnancy and giving birth, so you will need to have the best advice, which will come from a vet.

Answer 4

because she has baby rabbits to feed

Answer 5

Animals and humans when pg your harmones run crazy and lots of different taste buds or lack of them,

Answer 6

i imagine its nicer for them to eat more of the hay stuff they need to eat (that timothy hay or alpha) its suppose to help more with the digestion..

i imagine if you throw if a new treats carrots,, celery lettuce it can't hurt..but i'm not sure what the benefits are really.. i haven't noticed a difference with any of my litters

i notice more behavoir differences.. my female will rake your eyes out when shes knocked up..she gets mean and trys to attack anyone who goes near her

Answer 7

because they are eatting for more than themselves and need the extra care, same as women who are pregnant.

Answer 8

because she is pregnant .
she needs special care

Answer 9

you would need to feed it hay...........hay makes good bedding for the babies too..........keep it away from wet grass......eating wet grass ,like the grass in the moring is all wet can kill the babies.............................dont touch them when she is around...she will attack.

Answer 10

eating for two