Wombaroo Rabbit Milk Replacer is a milk substitute for kits of any breed — orphaned litters, litters too large for the doe, or a doe whose milk is limited. Rabbit milk is unusually concentrated and the formula follows it: 37% protein and 42% fat at 24 MJ/kg, high energy to cater for how fast kits grow. What separates it from every other powder in this range is milk oil, the antimicrobial fatty acids found in rabbit milk that Wombaroo describes as essential for good gut health; they are listed in the ingredients rather than left to a generic fat blend. It is also mixed thicker than most — two level scoops (14g) to 25 millilitres of water gives 40 millilitres of milk. PeekAPaw currently has the 180g pack available, which makes about 500 millilitres. Kits are fragile, so take advice from a vet or an experienced breeder.
Key Features
- Like Mother's Milk – formulated to match the unique composition of rabbit milk.
- High in Energy – to cater for the rapid growth rate of kits.
- Protective 'Milk Oil' – antimicrobial fatty acids that are essential for good gut health.
Ingredients
Whole milk solids, whey protein, casein, milk oil fatty acids, vegetable oils, omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D3, E, K, biotin, folic acid, choline, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium.
Typical Analysis
| Protein | 37% |
| Fat | 42% |
| Ash | 6% |
| Moisture | 4% |
| Energy (ME) | 24 MJ/kg |
Feeding Guidelines
Use Rabbit Milk Replacer for orphaned kits, large litters or when mother's milk is limited.
Making Up Milk
To make 40mL of milk: Mix 2 level scoops of powder (14g) with 25mL of warm water.
To make 500mL of milk: Mix 180g of powder with 330mL of warm water.
Add half the water to the powder first and mix to a paste. Then add the remaining water and mix thoroughly. Pre-boil the water to ensure it is sterilised. If the water is too hot it can cause the milk to curdle. If it is too cold then it will be difficult to disperse the powder. An electric whisk can be used for mixing larger quantities. Milk can be stored in the fridge for up to a day or can be frozen for up to 2 weeks. It is useful to make up larger quantities and store it frozen in small portions (e.g. ice cube trays), so that the required daily feed volumes can be easily thawed out. Once thawed out, discard any unused milk, and wash feeding utensils thoroughly.
