Breeding rabbits requires some knowledge on the maintenance and nutrition of furry pets. For the full development of the animals need minerals and vitamins, the source of which are vegetables, roots, fruits and greens.
At the same time, it is necessary to know which cultures will benefit and which will harm.
Can rabbits radish
Radish, in principle, is not a traditional feed for fur animals, so opinions about this culture were divided. Some livestock breeders categorically do not recommend adding it to the diet of the wards, while others, on the contrary, advise giving it in small quantities.
Black
Its composition speaks in favor of black radish:
- lysozyme (natural antibiotic);
- cellulose;
- vitamins - A, C, E, PP;
- minerals - sulfur, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus.
These substances are necessary for the development of a young body: the bone and digestive, immune and cardiovascular systems, the central nervous system. However, along with the use of large quantities of this root can cause harm, because it contains a significant amount of organic acids and essential oils.
Important! Abuse may cause problems with the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines of animals.
Green
Green root vegetable contains less essential oils, but is also saturated with vitamins and minerals. A certain amount will be useful for maintaining the health of the skin, the condition of the fur of rabbits. 
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Wild
Wild radish is strictly contraindicated - even a small fraction of the product can cause poisoning (nausea, diarrhea, vomiting). 
Eaten in large quantities of wild radish will lead to convulsions, loss of motor coordination, death of the animal.
Did you know? Rabbits in nature have their own warning system: in case of danger, they bang their paws on a tree, warning their relatives.
Feeding rules
Nutrition Fuzzy consists of a complex of coarse, green and grain feed. Each type of product is given at a certain time and in a certain dosage, and radish is no exception.
From what age can
Radish should be introduced into the diet not earlier than at 2 months of age. The first lure such food can cause frustration, so the first portion should be small, and after its reception you need to watch the animals. 
How to give
Begin prikorm with 30 g. Part of the product should not, it is better to give 1 time per week. By 4 months you can gradually increase the portion to 75 g.
Did you know? The highest rabbit jump recorded in the Guinness Book of Records belongs to the black and white rabbit from Denmark. The record was set in 1997.
What else can feed the rabbits
Beans and cereals, vegetables and root crops, melons and gourds are useful as additives to small animals. So, you can diversify the diet with the following products:
- swede;
- carrot;
- cabbage;
- pumpkin;
- dried apple, pear;
- beet (sugar);
- melon;
- watermelon;
- potatoes (often give mashed potatoes, rarely raw);
- zucchini.
Important! Despite the widespread opinion, it is impossible to give citrus fruits, as they are too aggressive for the gentle mucous of pets.
Vegetables and root vegetables must be included in the nutrition of fluffy wards, they are a source of natural vitamins and fiber. The main thing - to comply with the rules of the product, so as not to harm the pet.
