Rabbits have evolved to survive on a low nutrient diet that other animals would starve on.
Therefore they do not need foods rich in nutrients and in fact such a diet will not be good for the gut of a rabbit.
A rabbit’s natural diet would consist of high fibre, low protein, rough grasses, however when offered a feed of grain, pellets and hay, they will sometimes select the grains first which can lead to improper and unbalanced nutrition.
Too much of this rich food can lead to obesity, gut upset and dental overgrowth. They can also develop a disease called Metabolic Bone Disease if not fed the correct diet.
They should be fed a high fibre, low grain pellet along with high fibre hay. (cereal hay such as oaten hay is better than lucerne hay). A small amount of fruit and vegetables – including fibrous vegetables such as broccoli or cauliflower, can be added to this diet (remove the pips from apples).
There are some premixed pelleted feeds in both large and smaller quantities available, along with some interesting pre-packaged small pet feeds including high fibre and fruit/ vegetable ingredients.
A high fibre diet is not only good for their gut but also helps with wearing their teeth which can become overgrown and uncomfortable.
Exercise is an important daily component to a healthy rabbit. Outside in the sunshine also has added benefit of vitamin D and the exercise keeps organs and muscles working properly.
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Barastoc Horse COMPLETE PERFORMER
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Our Cobber range is expanding and Caleb had the job of fitting it all into the shelving.
20kg varieties now include
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📢 Know Your Starch – Know What’s Safe!
When feeding a horse or pony prone to laminitis, EMS or insulin resistance, understanding maximum starch content is crucial. Not all brands disclose this the way HYGAIN® does – so be sure to ask your feed company whether they are listing the maximum or minimum starch content when considering feeds for metabolic horses.
✅ HYGAIN® META SAFE® is a low-feeding-rate, grain-free balancer with a maximum of 1.5% starch and 35% fibre. It’s designed to help maintain weight in good-doing horses and ponies. A 500kg horse only needs 500g per day to meet its nutritional requirements—meaning a 20kg bag provides 40 feeds! Plus, it contains BONAFIDE® our Vitamin K1 & K2 supplement, which supports bone density in horses and ponies restricted from grazing on green grass.
✅ HYGAIN® ZERO® is a complete feed designed for horses that require a higher feeding rate for energy and muscle support, including those in work, recovering from illness or needing additional conditioning. It contains a maximum of 1.5% starch and 35% fibre, making it a safe option for starch-sensitive horses while supporting their overall health and performance.
Both feeds are fully fortified and also include biotin for hoof health and prebiotics for digestive support.
At HYGAIN®, we provide scientifically backed nutrition you can trust. Plus, our qualified nutritionists are always available to discuss your horse’s diet and provide free, personalised advice—no matter what brands you’re feeding or what challenges you’re facing.
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