17% protein vs 15% protein?

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From my experiences you can definitely feed the 15% and save yourself some money. You will want to feed pregnant does 17% but 15% can be used. I have never noticed a difference in my rabbits when I switched from 17% to 15%.
 

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From my experiences you can definitely feed the 15% and save yourself some money. You will want to feed pregnant does 17% but 15% can be used. I have never noticed a difference in my rabbits when I switched from 17% to 15%.
So you feed your pregnant does 17% & everything else 15%?
 

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You can get 19% protein in alfalfa hay.
There is also the option of Calf Mana which is in the 25% range.
My breeders get 1tsp. daily and lactating does get 1Tb. daily.
Lots of options.
 

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15% protein is better for the rabbits. The extra protein is not used, and just accumulates into fat. That takes points at the show table, and work at slaughter. I wish my feed store had 15%:hit
 
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