Burgess Excel Junior and Dwarf Rabbit Nuggets

Burgess Excel Junior and Dwarf Rabbit Nuggets

Burgess Excel Junior and Dwarf Rabbit Nuggets are a complementary rabbit food made for young rabbits, and equally well suited to dwarf breeds. The nuggets are high in protein and fibre to support healthy growth and good digestion, and they come in a 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) pack. They are a good choice for South African rabbit owners raising a new kit or caring for a Netherland Dwarf, Mini Lop or other small breed with a fast metabolism.

Young rabbits are still building muscle and developing their digestive systems. Dwarf rabbits burn through energy quickly because of their high metabolism. Both need more from every mouthful than a standard adult food gives them. Burgess Excel has designed these tasty nuggets with higher nutrient levels for exactly these needs. Each nugget is rich in nutrients to help keep rabbits strong, happy and healthy.

Key Benefits

• Naturally high in Beneficial Fibre (36%): Fibre is the foundation of a rabbit's digestive health. As natural fibrevores, rabbits rely on it to keep their gut working as it should.
• Prevents selective feeding: Every nugget is identical. Your rabbit can't pick out favourite bits and leave the rest, so it gets the same balanced nutrition in every bite.
• Prebiotics for young digestive systems: Included to help develop the still-maturing digestive systems of junior rabbits.
• Essential amino acids: Provided specifically for growing rabbits.
• Higher protein for muscle development: Supports young rabbits as they build muscle during their growth stage.
• Fortified with vitamins and minerals: Help maintain healthy eyes, skin and coat.
• Higher nutrient levels tailored to faster metabolisms: Ideal for dwarf rabbits, which need more nutrition relative to their small size.
• Natural antioxidants: Included to support the immune system.
• Delicious taste: A palatable nugget that young and dwarf rabbits enjoy as part of their daily routine.

How to Use

Feed these nuggets as part of The Excel Feeding Plan, a balanced, hay-led approach to rabbit nutrition. Keep these points in mind:

• Hay and/or grass first: Good-quality hay and/or grass should make up the majority of your rabbit's diet and be available at all times. The nuggets are a complement to hay, not a replacement for it.
• Daily leafy greens: Give your rabbit a small amount of leafy greens each day.
• Fresh water always: Make sure fresh, clean water is always available. Check it often during hot South African summers, when bowls and bottles can run low or warm up quickly.
• Weight checks: Monitor your rabbit's weight regularly so it stays at a healthy weight.
• Vet guidance: Speak to your vet for further information on your rabbit's individual dietary needs.

Switching from a muesli-style food: If your rabbit currently eats a muesli mix, move it gradually onto a hay and nugget-based feeding plan over a period of 14 to 28 days. Slowly reduce the amount of muesli while increasing the proportion of nuggets, until the nuggets have completely replaced the mix. A gradual change like this is gentler on a rabbit's sensitive digestion than a sudden swap.

Dosage

• Feed your fibrevore an egg cup full of Excel Tasty Nuggets every day as part of The Excel Feeding Plan.
• Serve alongside unlimited hay and/or grass, a small daily portion of leafy greens and constant access to fresh, clean water.

Suitable For

• All junior rabbits
• All dwarf rabbits
• Rabbits that need help maintaining good digestive health
• Rabbits prone to selective feeding
• Rabbits moving from a muesli-style food to a hay and nugget-based diet

Specifications

• Brand: Burgess Excel
• Type: Complementary nugget food for rabbits
• Life stage / breed: Junior and dwarf rabbits
• Beneficial Fibre: 36% (naturally high)
• Key nutrition: Higher protein, essential amino acids, prebiotics, added vitamins and minerals, natural antioxidants
• Format: Uniform nuggets that prevent selective feeding

What's Included

• 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) of Burgess Excel Junior and Dwarf Rabbit Nuggets

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I feed my young or dwarf rabbit each day?
Feed an egg cup full of nuggets daily as part of The Excel Feeding Plan. Hay and/or grass should still make up most of the diet and be available at all times.

Can these nuggets replace hay?
No. This is a complementary food. Good-quality hay and/or grass should form the majority of your rabbit's diet, with a small amount of leafy greens each day.

Why choose nuggets over a muesli-style rabbit mix?
Every nugget is the same, so rabbits can't pick out the bits they like and leave the rest. This prevents selective feeding and helps make sure your rabbit takes in the full balance of nutrients.

How long should I take to switch my rabbit off muesli?
Transition over 14 to 28 days. Gradually reduce the muesli and increase the nuggets until they have completely replaced the mix.

What makes this suitable for dwarf breeds as well as babies?
Dwarf rabbits have a high metabolism. The higher nutrient levels, extra protein and 36% Beneficial Fibre in these nuggets are tailored to rabbits that burn energy quickly.

Is there anything else my rabbit needs alongside these nuggets?
Yes. Provide fresh, clean water at all times, especially in South Africa's summer heat. Monitor your rabbit's weight regularly and ask your vet for advice specific to your pet.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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