How to Feed Roasted Soybeans to Rabbits

Proper nutrition is a key element in facilitating a pet rabbit's long and healthy life. Like any animal, rabbits require a consistent amount of nourishment to provide their bodies with adequate nutrition for growth and health. Typically, pet rabbit owners choose to provide their animals with a pellet feed that supplies the majority of protein required in a rabbit diet. However, owners may also choose to provide their rabbit with supplemental food sources such as leafy greens, fruit or hay. Roasted soybeans offer a protein-rich treat for rabbits when fed to them properly.

Things You'll Need

Rabbit feed
Roasted soybeans
Rabbit feeder

Instructions

- 1
  Weigh the rabbit to determine the proper amount of food that the animal should receive on a daily basis. Provide rabbits with a standard amount of 1 oz. of 15 to 17 percent protein pellet feed per pound of body weight. The amount of pellet feed provided to an individual rabbit may vary based on the age and activity level of the particular animal. Also allow the animal to freely feed on a low-calorie hay, such as timothy hay.
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  Introduce roasted soybeans into the rabbit's diet as a supplement to the animal's basic pellet feed, once the rabbit is at least six months of age. Provide a few roasted soybeans over a 24-hour period to the animal and monitor its bowel movements. The introduction of any new food, such as soybeans, may upset the animal's stomach and cause diarrhea. Reduce the amount of roasted soybeans given to the rabbit, if the diarrhea persists.
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  Provide the rabbit with a constant supply of fresh water. All rabbit food, including roasted soybeans, should be fed with water to aid in digestion.
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  Continue to feed roasted soybeans in moderation as a "treat" in addition to pellet food and hay. Reduce the amount of soybeans fed to the animal, or stop the feeding of soybeans, if the rabbit displays symptoms of diarrhea, gas or other discomfort after eating.