Nutrient Requirements of Rabbits
Nutrient Requirements of Rabbits
Total (and Digestible) Protein % | Fat % | Fiber % | Digestible Carbohydrate % (NFEa) | Total Digestible Nutrient % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maintenance | 12 (9) | 1.5–2 | 14–20 | 40–45 | 50–60 | |
Growth and finishing | 16 (12) | 2–4 | 14–16 | 45–50 | 60–70 | |
Gestation | 15 (11) | 2–3 | 14–16 | 45–50 | 55–65 | |
Lactation (with litter of 7–8) | 17 (13) | 2.5–3.5 | 12–14 | 45–50 | 65–75 | |
a NFE = nitrogen-free extract | ||||||