15 DEC 2023
Why Is Machine Dried Hay More Nutritious?
Posted By : Guest Filed Under : Nutrition | Rabbits | Guinea Pigs | Chinchillas | Guinea Pig Food | Rabbit Food | Bunny Nature | Newhay
Hay produced in South Africa are traditionally sun-dried whilst leading hay manufacturers such as Newhay and Bunny Nature are using the latest developments in technology to produce high quality feeding hay.   Newhay timothy hay has earned the well-deserved reputation as the gold standard for feeding rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas. After all, it’s high in fiber with the perfect ratio of nutrients for maintenance. Newhay timothy hay boasts a protein content of 12% compared to regular timothy hay (7% protein) from other producers. Timothy is also not the only grass hay on the block. Bunny Nature meadow hay from nature conservation areas in Germany are also becoming very popular to feed small pets in South Africa because it contains a wide diversity of plants. Even the best drying method cannot significantly improve hay quality if the basis is not right.   A good meadow with grasses, clover and meadow herbs is, in addition to the optimal cutting time, t.. [More] newhaymachinedriedhay.jpg
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03 DEC 2023
What Are The Best Rabbit Pellets In South Africa?
Posted By : Guest Filed Under : Bunny Nature | Nutrition | Rabbits | Rabbit Food
Bunny Nature is a family owned business in Germany that is founded with love for animals. Their goal, which they continue to pursue to this day, is to produce optimal and healthy food for small animals, which is perfectly tailored to their original natural habitat and needs.   Bunny Nature offers optimally balanced food with their unique recipes, made from high-quality ingredients and with extremely controlled production to meet the nutritional needs of your rabbit. All this is done without the use of preservatives, flavour enhancers, added sugars, colourings and aromas. At Bunny Nature, the welfare of rabbits comes first, as they strive to offer your furry pet a happy and healthy life through high-quality nutrition and carefully formulated products.   The patented Trimello® shaped pellets gives Bunny Nature the opportunity to provide rabbits – a diet that meets their dietary, physiological and behavioural needs. The Trimello® is an innovati.. [More] rabbitdreamtrimellos2023A.jpg
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03 DEC 2023
Why Timothy Hay Is The Best Food For Rabbits?
Posted By : Guest Filed Under : Timothy Hay | Rabbit Food | Bunny Nature | Newhay | Rabbits
Vets report that four out of five rabbits or guinea pigs that come into their practice have a health problem that is directly related to poor diet. Common ailments are constipation, overgrown teeth, obesity and other problems related to these primary issues.   The good news is that many of these are easily prevented if owners understood a bit more about what their pet rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas should be eating and why.   A day in the life of a wild rabbit Consider a day in the life of a wild rabbit. He would spend 70% of his time above ground searching out or 'foraging' for food while keeping a beady eye out for predators, to make sure he wasn't going to end up as someone else's dinner! As a ground feeder, his diet would be mainly made up of grasses, hay, herbs and bark - all high fibre foods! He couldn't climb trees to get fruit, and he wouldn't actually go around digging up carrots either. His territory would be the equivalent .. [More] HOUSErabbitsoncouch.jpg
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18 NOV 2023
Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2) Outbreak In South Africa
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If you have pet rabbits and you haven’t heard of RHDV2 then it’s essential you keep reading. Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Viral Type Two – or RHDV2 for short – is an extremely nasty infectious disease that has few symptoms and is fatal.   With outbreaks reported all over South Africa, it poses a significant threat to our rabbit population. That’s why it’s absolutely vital that all pet rabbit owners across South Africa – whether they have outdoor rabbits or house bunnies – must act now to protect their pets and prevent the spread of the disease. South Africa have reported 218 outbreaks of rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHDV2) to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). The outbreak was first reported in November 2022 and has since spread to five provinces. There have been 165 outbreaks reported in the Northern Cape, 41 outbreaks in the Western Cape, six in the Free State, five in the Eastern Cape and an outbreak was c.. [More] rabbitdiseaseoutbreak.jpg
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22 OCT 2023
What Are Health Benefits of Bunny Nature Botanicals?
Posted By : Guest Filed Under : Nutrition | Rabbits | Guinea Pigs | Chinchillas | Rabbit Food | Degus | Bunny Nature
In the wild, their eating habits include grass, tree bark and twigs. Our pets need a similar fibre-filled diet from a range of sources. Treats must only be provided in moderation, but you don’t have to go down the route of a sugary, unhealthy snack.   Treats should be packed full of fibre and should include ingredients they would find in the wild. Bunny Nature BOTANICALS consists of many unique plant, flower and herbal mixtures that was carefully developed by veterinarians. Only the best plant components, which are pure and intense in flavour, are being used. These BOTANICALS are available in various delicious flavours that can be either fed as a snack to greatly enrich the daily diet, or it can be merged into a complete diet. A feeding table prepared by veterinarians helps in a simple way. So: for a complete diet, take one of the varieties of BOTANICALS MAXI MIX and combine it with a BOTANICALS MID-MIX variety and feed the necessary VITAMINS as a snack. It&ls.. [More] BOTANICALSbunnytreat.jpg
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21 OCT 2023
What Is Best Feeding Hay For Rabbits In South Africa?
Posted By : Guest Filed Under : Nutrition | Rabbits | Bunny Nature | Newhay | Timothy Hay
Rabbit owners are delightful people. You know that they are rarely loud and obnoxious (their rabbits would never stand for it); they have plenty of patience (because getting to know a rabbit takes time); and you can be certain that they are full of love and laughter (because that is exactly what rabbits inspire).   So, if you have gotten yourself a pet rabbit, welcome to the club. Your new baby bunny is sure to hop his way into your heart (or thump, depending on how stubborn you are about it). Rabbits are truly easy to love, as long as you give them just a few basics. Bunnies of all ages can be skittish, so avoid loud noises when you can. They also love to keep their feet on the ground, so be prepared to build ramps up to the couch. And, above all, rabbits have a specific diet, which undoubtedly should not be altered as it will affect the health and happiness of your pet. Rabbits (and other small furries, including chinchillas and guinea pigs) require an incredible need f.. [More] rabbitsinhome2.jpeg
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21 OCT 2023
What Is The Best Small Animal Pellet Food In South Africa?
Posted By : Guest Filed Under : Nutrition | Rabbits | Guinea Pigs | Chinchillas | Rabbit Food | Pet Care | Degus | Bunny Nature
Pellets are a complementary addition to your rabbit, guinea pig or chinchilla's diet and can be a source of nutrition when fed correctly. Originally, pellets were developed as a cheap way to feed livestock and these earlier foods tended to be high in fat content and lacked the high quality nutrition needed to support long term health and wellbeing.   However, good-quality, high-fibre pellet diets are now more widely available. They often contain a base of grass (10-15%) with additional herbs and are supplemented with vitamins and minerals. Given properly, and in the correct amounts, high-quality pellets offer a variety of vitamins and minerals that can support good health. They should be provided as part of a balanced diet. Bunny Nature, a manufacturer in Germany, makes pellets for small animals with unique recipe that contains an even higher content of grass, plants and herbs (50-60%) that originate from your pet's natural habitat. Rabbits and guinea pigs need.. [More] BunnyNatureTrimelloPelletsRabbits.jpg
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11 AUG 2023
What Is Best Healthy Treats For Rabbits & Guinea Pigs That Is Rich In Fibre?
Posted By : Guest Filed Under : Bunny Nature | Nutrition | Rabbits | Guinea Pigs | Chinchillas | Guinea Pig Food | Rabbit Food
Rabbits and guinea pigs are herbivores and need a plant-based diet with lots of fibre to keep their digestive system healthy. Along with their pellets and a few healthy treats make sure your small pets have unlimited access to good quality, dust extracted feeding hay and fresh grass to graze on.   In the wild, their eating habits include grass, tree bark and twigs. Our pets need a similar fibre-filled diet from a range of sources. Treats must only be provided in moderation, but you don’t have to go down the route of a sugary, unhealthy snack. Treats should be packed full of fibre and should include ingredients they would find in the wild. You can find delicious snacks made from natural ingredients such as variety of wild grass, herbs and flowers such as the Bunny Nature Botanicals mixes. Treats can also be a good way of knowing if your pet is sick. If you know their favourite food and they always come running out to get their daily treat, you’ll know there .. [More] dwarfrabbitbaby.jpg
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04 AUG 2023
Why Is Timothy Hay Important For Health Of Rabbits And Guinea Pigs?
Posted By : Guest Filed Under : Nutrition | Rabbits | Guinea Pigs | Chinchillas | Rabbit Food | Timothy Hay | Degus | Bunny Nature | Newhay
A scientific study on rabbits, conducted by The University of Edinburgh in 2013 has shown that feeding muesli or any dry food mixtures, with or without hay, is linked to abnormalities that can lead to painful dental and digestive problems that require expensive veterinary treatment.    The excuse by some pet owners to explain why they still feeding muesli type food is that the research does not apply to guinea pigs and chinchillas because the research was conducted on rabbits. Rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas may have different vitamin and mineral requirements for their daily maintenance, but they all have the same, unique dental physiology and digestive system due to an evolutionary adaptation to a plant-rich diet. One of the main reasons we feed hay is because it is high in fiber and low in fats and proteins. This is critical due to their unique digestive systems. The research revealed the importance of fibre in their diet. The more concentrated foods you feed .. [More] rabbitingrassnewhay.jpg
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17 MAR 2023
Premium Timothy Hay From Newhay Farm
Posted By : Guest Filed Under : Nutrition | Rabbits | Guinea Pigs | Chinchillas | Guinea Pig Food | Rabbit Food | Timothy Hay | Newhay
Newhay is the leading grower and producer of timothy hay in the UK, supplying a wide range of products to many well-known pet food brands (such as Burgess Excel) in the UK and Europe. Newhay timothy hay is now available at selected pet retailers in South Africa.   Newhay specializes in growing and drying Timothy Hay, a quality grass known for its high fibre and palatability, making it a perfect option for all types of small herbivores, including rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and other small furry friends. At Newhay farm they are proud to work to the highest standards, using only the purest certified seed and simple and respectful farming methods to produce premium quality timothy hay that is as tasty and healthy as nature intended. Having won awards over the past 15 years for their nutritionally robust feeding hay their family-run business now focuses on producing premium quality nutritious Timothy feeding hay specifically for small domestic animals. At Newhay farm.. [More] newhaywithbunny.png
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