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I got this from one of my researches online and I'll like to share it with you. This formulae was said to give good carcass but they did not state the daily growth rate. Anyway, it is still wort trying out. One thing with rabbit diet is that if it contains too much starch, mortality will be high. So this formula is a good guide for rabbit farmers.
And here is it:
Maize: 21.97%
Maize offal:18.31%
Wheat offal: 10.26%
Sweet potato vine: 4.4%
Rice bran: 18.31%
Groundnut cake: 23.03%
Bone meal: 2%
Palm oil: 1%
Salt: 0.25%
Vitamins-minerals premix: 0.25%
Methionine: 0.1%
Lysine: 0.15%
This diet has crude protein: 18.09%; crude fiber: 23.07 and metabolic energy: 2566kcal/kg.
The premix used was Roche VM 502 with the following content per kg: Vitamin A: 12000IU, Vit D3: 12000 IU, Vit E: 3.6 IU, vit k: 1.8mg, Vit B2: 3.6mg, Nicotinate: 18mg, Calcium D-pentothenate: 9.6mg, Biotin: 0.36mg, Vit B12: 0.12mg, Choline chloride: 120mg, Chlotetracycline: 4.8mg, Manganese: 24mg, Iron: 48mg, Zinc: 96mg, Copper: 60mg, Iodine: 1.8mg, Cobalt: 48mg.
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Is the vine of sweet potatoe sold anywhere? Will the leaves be a good substitute?
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(09-13-2021, 11:23 AM)Pamcode Wrote: Is the vine of sweet potatoe sold anywhere? Will the leaves be a good substitute?
You don't have to separate the vines from the leaves. Feed both. I don't know if they sell it, but you can still grow your own or buy from farmers after harvest.
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And note. Use only vines that are free from pesticide residues. If the farmer have sprayed pesticide, you should wait for 3- 4 weeks for the pesticide to decay before harvesting.
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(10-06-2022, 06:47 PM)Manger Wrote: And note. Use only vines that are free from pesticide residues. If the farmer have sprayed pesticide, you should wait for 3- 4 weeks for the pesticide to decay before harvesting.
Exactly.
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(10-06-2022, 06:47 PM)Manger Wrote: And note. Use only vines that are free from pesticide residues. If the farmer have sprayed pesticide, you should wait for 3- 4 weeks for the pesticide to decay before harvesting.
Exactly.
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Are there market for rabbits in the South East?
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(10-11-2022, 07:54 AM)Hippo Wrote: Are there market for rabbits in the South East?
Yes. I saw one at Afor Nnobi, Anambra state.
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This is a fantastic resource! The warning about high starch and mortality is so crucial. Many new farmers don't realize that.
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I'm curious about the particle size. Should all these ingredients be ground into a fine mash before pelleting?
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Great post overall. This kind of detailed information is exactly what makes forums like this so valuable for farmers.
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This is a premium mix with the groundnut cake and amino acids. It might be on the more expensive side, but the results are probably worth it.
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The low starch content from the maize level looks safe. You're right, too much is a real killer. This formula seems much safer.
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Have you mixed a batch of this yet? I'd be very interested to hear about the palatability—if your rabbits take to it right away.
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This is one of the most complete homemade formulas I've seen shared online. Thank you for not holding back on the details.
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The crude fiber at 23% is excellent. That's right in the sweet spot for promoting good gut health and preventing issues like wool block. It's refreshing to see a formula that prioritizes fiber and health over just rapid weight gain. This seems very sustainable.
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(09-16-2025, 10:11 AM)Suarus Wrote: I'm curious about the particle size. Should all these ingredients be ground into a fine mash before pelleting?
Yes
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(09-16-2025, 11:41 AM)EcoFarm Wrote: Have you mixed a batch of this yet? I'd be very interested to hear about the palatability—if your rabbits take to it right away.
Not yet
