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CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF RABBITS
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place of carrots or other roots that may be fed then.
Many breeders thoroughly dry and cure their lawn clippings in the summer and put them up in sacks to feed in the winter. This will conserve feed bills for hay and also make a valuable addition to the morning mash, provided they are steamed for a few minutes before mixing. The cured clippings will also be a good thing to feed the young stock in getting them gradually accustomed to the use of green food in the ration.
Rabbits may be fed green food most of the summer and if no disastrous results are apparent it can take the place of hay in the evening feeding, but be sensible. Do not try to support them on weeds and thistles alone. They need grain and mash to balance it.
