Vella Rabbit Grower/Breeder Pellets – 18% Protein Rabbit Pellets for Growing and Breeding Rabbits

Rabbit Pellets for Growing Kits and Breeding Does

Vella Rabbit Grower/Breeder Pellets are high-nutrition rabbit pellets formulated for young growing rabbits, breeding stock, pregnant does, lactating does and kittens from weaning. Made in Australia by Vella Stock Feeds, this rabbit feed provides 18% protein with lucerne meal, added vitamins, minerals, probiotics, prebiotics and natural betaine to meet the higher demands of growth, pregnancy, milk production and commercial rabbit breeding.

Choosing the Right Rabbit Pellets by Life Stage

Not all bunny pellets suit every rabbit. Higher-protein, lucerne-based pellets like this grower/breeder formula are designed for growing kits and pregnant or lactating does, which need extra protein and calcium. Mature pet rabbits at maintenance need much less, and too many rich pellets can lead to weight gain, so adult pets are better on a lower-protein pellet with plenty of grass hay. Choosing pellets by life stage is the key to a healthy diet.

Growth and Breeding Nutrition

Young rabbits and lactating does have higher protein and energy requirements than mature rabbits. Vella Rabbit Grower/Breeder supplies concentrated nutrition to support steady growth, body condition and milk production. Probiotics and prebiotics support beneficial gut bacteria, and species-specific vitamins and minerals help maintain health. The formula uses vegetable protein sources, with no restricted animal materials, added hormones or antibiotics.

Regano Herbal Coccidiostat

The pellets contain Regano, a natural herbal coccidiostat used to help manage coccidiosis risk in rabbit-growing programs. Vella states there is no withholding period for meat, which suits commercial meat rabbit producers as well as backyard breeders.

Ingredients

Australian cereal grains and their co-products, corn, canola meal, soy meal, lupin, lucerne meal, vegetable oil, amino acids, calcium and phosphorus, vitamin and trace mineral premix, salt, sodium bicarbonate, probiotics and prebiotics, natural betaine, antioxidants, digestive enzymes and Regano herbal coccidiostat. The ingredients are steam-conditioned before pelleting for a consistent rabbit pellet food.

Typical Analysis

• Metabolisable energy: minimum 11MJ/kg
• Crude protein: minimum 18%
• Calcium: minimum 1%
• Phosphorus: minimum 0.6%
• Crude fibre: maximum 15%
• Crude fat: maximum 5%

How Much Pellet Feed Should a Rabbit Eat?

Daily intake varies with age, size, breed, production stage and access to roughage. As a guide:

• Pregnant does: 130 to 160g daily, plus roughage
• Lactating does and kittens from 4 to 5 weeks: 340 to 380g daily, plus high-protein roughage
• Young growing rabbits from 4 to 8 weeks: 110 to 140g daily, plus roughage
• Breeding rabbits over 8 weeks: 90 to 110g daily, plus roughage
• Standing bucks: 110 to 130g daily, plus roughage
• Domestic rabbits: 100 to 150g daily, plus roughage

Always provide clean, cool water and hay or another fibre source. Introduce the pellets gradually over 10 to 14 days when changing from another feed.

Hay Still Comes First

These rabbit feed pellets are a concentrated feed designed to be fed with roughage. Hay is essential for normal digestion and for wearing down a rabbit's constantly growing teeth. You can adjust the overall protein level through the hay you offer, for example swapping high-protein lucerne hay for a lower-protein grass hay when less protein is needed.

Key Features and Benefits

• 18% protein rabbit pellets for growing and breeding rabbits
• Suitable for pregnant and lactating does and kittens from weaning
• Contains lucerne meal, probiotics, prebiotics and natural betaine
• Regano herbal coccidiostat, no withholding period for meat
• Vegetable protein sources, no restricted animal materials
• No added hormones or antibiotics
• Steam-conditioned pellets, made in Australia
• Available in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg and 20kg

Product Details

• Brand: Vella Stock Feeds
• Product: Rabbit Grower/Breeder Pellets
• Crude protein: minimum 18%
• Suitable for: Growing rabbits, breeding stock, pregnant and lactating does
• Sizes: 1kg, 2kg, 4kg, 20kg
• Made in Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vella Rabbit Grower/Breeder used for?

Vella Rabbit Grower/Breeder Pellets are formulated for young growing rabbits, breeding stock, pregnant does, lactating does and kittens from around four to five weeks of age.

Is Vella Rabbit Grower/Breeder suitable for adult pet rabbits?

It can be fed to domestic rabbits, but it is formulated mainly for growth and breeding. Mature pet rabbits with lower needs are often better suited to a lower-protein option such as Vella Rabbit & Guinea Pig Pellets, with plenty of grass hay.

What pellets are best for rabbits?

The best pellets for rabbits depend on life stage. Growing kits and pregnant or lactating does do well on higher-protein, lucerne-based pellets like grower/breeder feeds, while adult pets do better on lower-protein, high-fibre pellets fed in small amounts with lots of hay.

How much pellet feed should a rabbit eat?

It depends on age and stage. Growing rabbits from four to eight weeks eat about 110 to 140g daily, lactating does with kittens about 340 to 380g, and domestic rabbits about 100 to 150g, always with hay and fresh water.

Should rabbits still be given hay?

Yes. Hay or another suitable roughage is essential for digestion and dental wear, and should always be available alongside pellets.

How should I change rabbits onto this feed?

Introduce it gradually over 10 to 14 days by mixing increasing amounts with the existing feed. Sudden diet changes can upset a rabbit's digestion.

Where can I buy Vella rabbit pellets in Sydney?

Vella Rabbit Grower/Breeder Pellets are available in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg and 20kg from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies at 462 Elizabeth Dr, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177, Australia. You can visit our store or order online with delivery across Australia.