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Adult Stock.—Morning (Summer):


 * 2-1/2 ounces whole oats
 * Alternate with mash:
 * 1 part rolled oats
 * 1 part wheat bran
 * 1 part alfalfa meal
 * 1 part soaked beet pulp

Chopped fresh carrots can be used twice a week to take place of beet pulp.

Whole oats soaked overnight will take place of rolled oats, where latter is too high to be profitably used in ration.

Night (Summer):

Clover or alfalfa hay, a liberal handful to each rabbit.

Should have all they will eat up clean. Best to use hay racks and keep them full all the time.

Where hay is before rabbits all the time, feed green food at night, a small handful to each rabbit.

Dandelions, chicory, clover, vegetable tops and lawn clippings are best. Do not feed cabbage.

Water should be given twice a day. Salt should be in the hutches at all times, either rock salt or