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ially an excess of green stuff. When the 

 youngsters first begin to come out of the nest 

 they should not be allowed to feed on the 

 rations provided for the mother. A board 

 may be set in front of the nest box at feeding 

 time, or the doe may be removed and fed in 

 another hutch. 



Under ordinary circumstances two feedings 

 a day are sufficient, and they should be as wide 

 apart as possible. Most rabbits, and especially 

 Belgian hares, are particularly active after 

 nightfall, sleeping much of the day. The best 

 time to give them their heavy meal is just be- 

 fore dusk. Then it is that their grain ration 

 should be set before them. The amount will 

 vary with the size of the rabbits. Belgian 

 hares require about a handful of oats at a 

 time. Giants take a little more. All rabbits 

 with young require about twice as much as at 

 other times. A little hay should also be given 

 at night. In the morning vegetables and hay 

 can be fed. It is important that no food be 

 left in the hutch for very long except hay. 

 Bread and milk, or anything that is likely to 

 sour, must be removed promptly and the 

 dishes carefully scoured. Green food must 



