How many pounds of pellets?

[JacknRum]

Is the an approximate amount that a full grown male chin should be eating per month? I'd like to order some pellets from a seller on here, but I want to make sure I get enough to last, but not enough that it'll last TOO long.

 

[cindyv3737]

When I had a single chin, 5 pounds last me about 3 months.

 

[JacknRum]

Thank you very much! I was figuring about 4 lbs should last around 2 months. Glad I wasn't too off!

 

[BarringtAnderson]

When your rabbit is fed an improper diet that is, one that does not contain an adequate amount of fiber or one that is too high in carbohydrates the Gastro-Intestinal tract cannot function properly and it begins to shut down, causing various degrees of what is called GI stasis. How will I know if my rabbit is having problems?

 

[Brittany]

My chins eat roughly 2lbs a month.

 

[cindyv3737]

My chins eat roughly 2lbs a month.

Piggies! :tease:

 

[JacknRum]

I went ahead with 5 pounds of Tradition. I figured that would last us for awhile without it going stale. I was ordering in 50lb bags of PSRC, because it was cheaper, but I was throwing out a lot of the end of the bag for the squirrels.

 

[Lillybabe]

You could look into seeing if anyone in your area wanted to split a bag of something. I use to buy 25lb bags for my little guy of Mazuri. He went through a large portion of the bag before it was too stale to use. However, I also dumped his food and added fresh each morning so some was of course wasted.

 

[JacknRum]

The main problem is that I moved and can't get the PRSC as easily anymore, it's quite a drive. I was worried I'd end up in a pinch and unable to get it, so I figured I'd probably have to switch his food while I still had some left.

 

[Lillybabe]

That makes sense. Tradition is also suppose to be a very high quality food. I have yet to try it alone myself. The girls were on Tradition mixed with high quality rabbit pellets when I got them. They are now on Oxbow which they love. Luckily I'm able to get it locally, though I got it special ordered so I could get the cheapest price.

 

[summerdays]

tradition is a high quality feed, problem is that its not easy for everyone to get

 

[cindyv3737]

Sandi, here on the forum, sells Tradition. If you are looking to buy, I suggest ordering through her.

http://chins-n-hedgies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30781

 

[JacknRum]

Sandi, here on the forum, sells Tradition. If you are looking to buy, I suggest ordering through her.

http://chins-n-hedgies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30781

This is who I ordered from! I ordered some Tradition and some hay cubes. She was very, very helpful.

 

[javachin]

5 lbs is a good amount for one chin. I wish I only needed that much these days...LOL.