LIFESTYLE FARM & SMALL ANIMAL FEED RANGE

An introduction to our range of high-performance feeds, specifically formulated to meet the nutritional needs

of a range of animals kept on lifestyle farms or as pets.

LIFESTYLE FARM & SMALL ANIMAL

FEED RANGE

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4th edition – published Apr 2019.

The information provided in this brochure is indicative only and is not applicable for all circumstances nor a substitute for professional health or nutritional advice. Always seek advice or consult with the appropriate professional before relying on any information provided. The company believes that the information and advice provided in this brochure was accurate at the time of printing but subject to those terms implied by statutes which cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified, no warranty of accuracy of reliability is given and no responsibility to the customer or any other person is accepted for errors or omissions however arising, including matters through negligence by the Company, its Directors, employees or agents.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About Barastoc 4

How to use this brochure 5

Our Lifestyle Farm Range 6

Feeding Cattle and Sheep 8

Barastoc Hobby Farm Mix 10

Feeding Goats 12

Barastoc Goat Pellet 14

Barastoc Goat Mix 15

Feeding Alpacas and Llamas 16

Barastoc Alpaca Pellet 18

Feeding Kangaroos and Wallabies 20

Barastoc Kangaroo & Wallaby Pellet 21

Feeding Horses and Ponies 22

Our Small Animal Range 24

Feeding Rabbits and Guinea Pigs 26

Barastoc Rabbit & Guinea Pig Pellet 28

Feeding Rabbits kept for commercial purposes 29

Barastoc Rabbit Pellet 30

Feeding Rats and Mice 32

Barastoc Rat & Mouse Pellet 33


HOW TO USE

This brochure is intended as a guide to selecting the right

Barastoc feed for your lifestyle animals and pets. It’s been

produced by our experienced team of animal nutritionists.

All species of lifestyle farm animals and small animals

have specific nutritional requirements to keep them healthy,

happy and productive. Whether they’re giving you milk or

wool – or just loving companionship – this guide offers the

information you need to best meet their day-to-day dietary needs.

Use it to choose from Barastoc’s range of specifically

formulated feeds, to ensure your animals get the balanced

diet and nutrition they need.

ABOUT BARASTOC

The Barastoc brand is owned by

Ridley, Australia’s leading provider

of high-performance animal feeds.

Since 1938, Australian farmers

have trusted Barastoc with the

health, nutrition and productivity

of their animals. Along with our

range of lifestyle farm and small

animal feeds, we produce specialist

feeds for poultry, horses, dairy cattle,

beef cattle and laboratory animals.

Australian made and owned,

every Barastoc product is backed

by a dedicated team of world-class

nutritionists, quality-controlled

manufacturing facilities, and the

latest research and development.

BROCHURETHIS

LIFESTYLE FARM & SMALL ANIMAL FEED RANGE | 7

The Barastoc lifestyle farm range

is designed for those for whom

farming is a passion, rather than

a primary source of income.

This range of feeds is uniquely

designed to promote the health

and wellbeing of animals typically

kept on smaller lifestyle holdings.

OUR

LIFESTYLE FARM

RANGE

Lifestyle or ‘hobby’ farming has

become increasingly popular in the

last 20 years, as more people embark

on the rewarding journey of raising

and caring for large animals, without

necessarily depending on them for

income. For some, the benefits are

having direct access to fresh milk,

meat, wool and other primary produce

for their own use. For others, it is about

providing their family with the benefits

of a rural lifestyle and the experience

of working with animals.

Lifestyle holdings can vary significantly

in size, with the average being around

four acres (10 hectares). A good rule of

thumb is the lawnmower test. If you can

mow the lawns with a hand lawnmower,

you’ve got a residential property. If you

need a ride-on mower, it’s a lifestyle

holding. And if you require a tractor,

you’ve got yourself a farm.

While the smaller size of lifestyle farms

makes them manageable for what

is a part-time interest, it also puts

limitations on how much nutrition

your animals can derive ‘off the land’.

On a smaller lot, it’s unlikely you’ll find

plant species in sufficient quantity and

variety to meet the nutritional needs

of your animals. In addition, alpacas,

llamas, kangaroos and other popular

lifestyle species require a number of

specific nutrients which are deficient

in Australian soils.

For these reasons, it is crucial to

provide animals on lifestyle farms

with quality commercial feeds.

The Barastoc lifestyle farm range has

been put together by our experienced

animal nutritionists, to provide a high-

quality, convenient and cost-effective

product, specifically for ‘lifestylers’.

Each feed has been formulated

to provide all of the necessary

nutrients – and in the right balance

– to optimise your animals’ growth,

health and productivity.

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These mainstays of commercial

farms are also popular with lifestylers.

Lifestyle farmers keep cattle and

sheep for a variety of reasons, from

having a house cow for fresh milk to

raising sheep for their meat or fleece

– some do it purely for the enjoyment

of rearing more unusual breeds.

As ruminants, cows and sheep meet

most of their nutritional requirements

by grazing fresh or dry pasture.

Supplementary feeding with an

appropriate commercial feed can,

however, be very beneficial to adult

animals. This is especially true where

grazing opportunities are limited

or the quality of the pasture is poor,

and will ensure their ongoing

health and wellbeing.

Barastoc Hobby Farm Mix is a

multi-species feed that has been

formulated to provide a convenient

and cost-effective supplementary

ration to ensure that adult cattle

and sheep get the right balance

of nutrients for overall health and

wellness. It’s also suitable for goats,

especially when they’re kept in

mixed herds with sheep and cattle.

FEEDING GUIDE

A plentiful supply of good-quality

roughage such as grass or hay

must be available at all times,

and animals should be allowed

to eat this to appetite.

FEEDING OF ADULT CATTLE AND SHEEP

Animal Type Approximate Feeding Rate

Adult cattle (400 kilograms body weight)

Start feeding Barastoc Hobby Farm Mix at a rate of 0.1kg per 50kg of body weight per animal per day. Gradually increase the feeding rate over the next 21 days to 0.50kg per 50kg of body weight per animal per day.

DO NOT feed more than 2.5kg of Barastoc Hobby Farm Mix per meal for cattle.

Adult sheep (50 kilograms body weight)


DO NOT feed more than 0.75kg of Barastoc Hobby Farm Mix per meal for sheep.

DO NOT feed sheep additional copper without first consulting a veterinarian or animal nutritionist

Adult goats (70 kilograms body weight)


DO NOT feed more than 1kg of Barastoc Hobby Farm Mix per meal for goats.

Note: If you are feeding young or growing cattle or sheep, or if you’re rearing them for commercial purposes, Barastoc and Rumevite have a wider range of feeds specifically formulated for these applications. Please contact our customer service centre for more information or visit www.ridley.com.au

The pasture or hay should be supplemented with Barastoc Hobby Farm Mix according to the following

table, which can be fed out in troughs.

LIFESTYLE FARM FEEDS

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BARASTOC HOBBY FARM MIX

A nutritious and balanced muesli-style ration for

the supplementary feeding of cattle, sheep and goats. Suitable to

feed to a wide range of breeds of these animals.

Product code:

102020

WHAT WILL IT PROVIDE MY ANIMALS?

A blend of highly palatable and nutritious ingredients that appeal to cattle, goats and sheep.

Contains a complete and balanced mineral and vitamin concentrate pellet to ensure that animals get enough of these nutrients in their diet, especially where natural grazing areas are limited.

NUTRIENT LEVELS

Min Total Crude Protein 11.0% Min Calcium 1.5%Min Crude Protein 11.0% Min Phosphorus 0.45%Min Equiv. Crude Protein NIL Added Copper 160mgUrea NIL Added Selenium 2mgMin Crude Fat 2.0%

Typical analysis as fed per kg.

WHAT’S IN IT?

INGREDIENTS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING: Cereal Grains, Concentrate Pellet, Molasses, Lucerne Chaff, Oaten Chaff, Legumes and Calcium Carbonate.

This feed does NOT contain restricted animal material.

FEEDING GUIDE

Following the directions provided on page 9.

Ensure that animals have access to clean, fresh water at all times.

This feed has been specifically formulated for cattle, sheep and goats in a mixed lifestyle farm and must not be used for other species of animals.

FEED STYLEMuesli – 20kg


Goats are one of the oldest

domesticated species, with a

reputation for being able to eat

anything and everything. Modern

breeds of goats have become

popular with lifestylers for their milk

(and milk products like cheese),

as well as their meat and fine fleece.

While they are indeed browsing

animals, sampling a wide range of

plant material to get the nutrients they

require, goats do have specific nutrient

requirements that are best met with the

use of prepared supplementary feeds.

Goats require a high-fibre diet based

on either fresh or dry pasture to keep

their digestive microflora healthy.

Goats also need certain minerals

and vitamins for their maintenance

and the proper functioning of their

physiological systems. Fat-soluble

vitamins (A, D, E and K) must be

provided in a goat’s diet, as it is unable

to make these vitamins itself. Feeding of

calcium and phosphorus (in a 2:1 ratio)

is recommended for better structural

and bone strength, along with dietary

supplementation of copper, as goats

have a tendency to be copper deficient.

In Australia, where soils are very low

in selenium, supplementary feeding

programs should provide this mineral

to prevent deficiencies.

There are also some health problems

specific to goats that can be prevented

or managed with the correct nutrition.

Male goats are susceptible to developing

urinary calculi, a dietary-related disorder

than can result in the urinary tract being

blocked, sometimes fatally. Inclusion

of ammonium chloride or ammonium

sulphate in their feed will help prevent

this problem.

Barastoc’s goat feeds have been

designed to meet all of these

nutritional needs in a convenient

and cost-effective ration, so you

can get the most out of rearing

these unique animals.

FEEDING GOATS

Goat age or production Feed type Approximated feed intake

3-6 months Barastoc Goat Pellet 0.2-0.5kg per animal per day

6 months to mating (70 kg body weight)

Barastoc Goat Pellet or Barastoc Goat Mix

0.25-1.2kg per animal per day, at a rate of 0.25kg feed per 50kg of body weight

Lactating does Barastoc Goat Pellet or Barastoc Goat Mix

Up to 2kg per animal per day, according to production

Breeding angora and cashmere

Barastoc Goat Mix 0.6-1kg per animal per day depending on body weight

Maintenance and breeding bucks

Barastoc Goat Pellet or Barastoc Goat Mix

Up to 1kg per animal per day, during breeding season

It is important when introducing these feeds to allow the goats to adapt to minimise the risk of acidosis (grain poisoning). It is recommended that feed intake be increased gradually over a two- to three-week period until the target feed-out rate is achieved.

For best management practice, do not feed more than 1 kilogram of Barastoc Goat Pellet or Barastoc Goat Mix per meal to adult goats, or more than 0.25 kilograms per feeding to young and growing goats.

FEEDING GUIDE

A plentiful supply of good-quality

roughage such as grass or hay

must be available at all times,

and animals should be allowed

to eat this to appetite.

The pasture or hay should be supplemented with a Barastoc lifestyle feed, specifically formulated for goats, which can be fed to them in troughs

according to the following table.


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A nutritious and balanced pelleted ration for the supplementary

feeding of goats. Suitable to feed to a wide range

of goat breeds.

A nutritious and balanced muesli-style ration for the supplementary feeding of goats. Suitable to feed to a wide range

of goat breeds.

Product code:

102055

Product code:

102058

FEED STYLEPellets – 20kg

FEED STYLEMuesli – 20kg



BARASTOC GOAT PELLET BARASTOC GOAT MIX

WHAT WILL IT PROVIDE MY GOATS?

Contains highly palatable and nutritious ingredients that appeal to goats.

Specifically formulated to create a nutritionally balanced diet for goats when fed out with good quality pasture and hay.

Provides a mineral and vitamin supplement specifically formulated to meet the needs of goats.

Contains added ammonium sulphate to support urinary tract health.

NUTRIENT LEVELS

Min Total Crude Protein 14.0% Added Copper 20.0mgMin Crude Protein 12.0% Added Selenium 0.2mgMin Equiv. Crude Protein 2.0% Min Zinc 80mgUrea NIL Min Manganese 60mgMin Crude Fat 2.0% Min Molybdenum 0.6mgMax Crude Fibre 12.0% Min Cobalt 0.3mgMin ME Ruminant 10.5Mj Min Iodine 0.6mgMax Added Salt 0.5% Min Vitamin A 7,000IUMin Calcium 0.9% Min Vitamin D3 700IUMin Phosphorus 0.5% Min Vitamin E 60mg


WHAT’S IN IT?

INGREDIENTS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING: Cereal Grains and their By-Products, Legumes and their By-Products, Vegetable Protein Meals, Calcium Carbonate, Molasses, Ridley Vitamin and Mineral Premix, and Ammonium Sulphate.


FEEDING GUIDE


Ensure that goats have access to clean, fresh water at all times.

This feed has been specifically formulated for goats and must not be used for other species of animals.

WHAT WILL IT PROVIDE MY GOATS?

Contains highly palatable and nutritious ingredients that appeal to goats.

Specifically formulated to create a nutritionally balanced diet for goats when fed out with good quality pasture and hay.

Provides a mineral and vitamin supplement specifically formulated to meet the needs of goats.

Contains added ammonium chloride to support urinary tract health.

NUTRIENT LEVELS

Min Total Crude Protein 14.0% Added Copper 10mgMin Crude Protein 12.0% Added Selenium 0.1mgMin Equiv. Crude Protein 2.0% Min Zinc 100mgUrea NIL Min Manganese 60mgMin Crude Fat 2.0% Min Molybdenum 0.4mgMax Crude Fibre 15.0% Min Cobalt 1.0mgMin ME Ruminant 9.0Mj Min Iodine 0.5mgMax Added Salt 0.63% Min Vitamin A 5,000IUMin Calcium 1.0% Min Vitamin D3 1,000IUMin Phosphorus 0.5% Min Vitamin E 50mg


WHAT’S IN IT?

INGREDIENTS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING: Cereal Grains, Cereal Chaff, Lucerne Chaff, Vegetable Protein Meals, Fats and Oils, Ridley Vitamin and Mineral Concentrate Pellet, and Ammonium Chloride.


FEEDING GUIDE


Ensure that goats have access to clean, fresh water at all times.

This feed has been specifically formulated for goats and must not be used for other species of animals.


Alpacas and llamas are highly adaptable

grazers native to mountainous regions

of South America, including Peru, Bolivia

and Chile. They have become popular

with lifestylers for their fine fleece and

unique character.

Both alpacas and llamas belong to a

group of animals known as the South

American camelids, which are quasi-

ruminants with three-chambered

stomachs. These animals need

palatable, digestible, long-stemmed

roughage (leafy, green pasture, hay

and/or silage greater than 4cm in

length) to keep their fore-stomachs

functioning normally.

In the wild, they typically thrive

on grasses and sedges. This diet

is nutritionally poor, so alpacas

and llamas have evolved to be very

efficient in extracting and storing

energy as fat. Care must therefore be

taken with domestic animals to ensure

that they don’t become overweight

when fed nutrient-rich diets.

Unlike sheep and cattle, which are

grazers, alpacas and llamas are

browsers. In their natural habitat, they

browse a variety different plants to

meet the high vitamin and mineral

requirements of their diet. They

come from areas with high-selenium

soils, which makes them particularly

predisposed to selenium deficiency

in Australia, where soil levels are

generally low. They also require vitamin

D supplementation, especially in the

lower latitudes of Australia.

On a lifestyle farm, alpacas and llamas

will certainly require supplementary

feeding, as pasture will be limited and

often deficient in certain vital minerals

and trace elements. Barastoc’s Alpaca

Pellet feed ensures that the needs of

your alpacas and llamas are met in a

convenient and cost-effective ration.

FEEDING ALPACAS AND LLAMAS

Type of animal Live-weight Feeding Rate

Young growing alpacas 50kg 0.25 to 0.7kg per animal per day

Adult alpacas 70kg 0.25 to 1.0kg per animal per day

It is important to adapt alpacas and llamas to Barastoc Alpaca Pellet, so it is recommended that feed intake be increased gradually over a two- or three-week period to minimise the risk of acidosis (grain poisoning). As a guide, start feeding Barastoc Alpaca Pellet at a rate of 0.25kg per 50kg of body weight per animal per day. Gradually increase the feeding rate over the next 21 days to 0.70kg per 50kg of body weight per animal per day.

FEEDING GUIDE

A plentiful supply of good quality

roughage such as grass or hay must

be available at all times, and animals

should be allowed to eat this to appetite.

Alpacas and llamas prefer to be fed at

ground level and to be fed individually

in troughs. Animals should be fed in a

confined area and you should provide

ample space for individual animals

to feed properly.

The pasture or hay should

be supplemented with Barastoc

Alpaca Pellet according to

the following table.

A nutritious and balanced pelleted ration for the

supplementary feeding of alpacas and llamas.

Barastoc Alpaca Pellets are intended as a

supplementary feed for alpacas and llamas at all life stages post-weaning.

Product code:

102065



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BARASTOC ALPACA PELLET

WHAT WILL IT PROVIDE MY ALPACAS & LLAMAS?

Specifically formulated to create a balanced diet for alpacas and llamas when fed out with good quality pasture and hay.

Provides a mineral and vitamin supplement specifically formulated to meet the nutritional needs of alpacas and llamas.

Contains an added source of organic selenium which is a critical nutrient for alpacas and llamas and often deficient in Australian soils.

High-energy feed to help maximise milk production.

NUTRIENT LEVELS

Min Total Crude Protein 14.0% Added Copper 23.5mgMin Crude Protein 14.0% Added Selenium 0.25mgMin Equiv. Crude Protein NIL Min Zinc 145mgUrea NIL Min Manganese 56mgMin Crude Fat 4.0% Min Molybdenum 0.10mgMax Crude Fibre 15.0% Min Cobalt 1.0mgMin ME Ruminant 10.5Mj Min Iodine 0.8mgMax Added Salt 0.5% Min Vitamin A 6,950IUMin Calcium 1.0% Min Vitamin D3 1,240IUMin Phosphorus 0.8% Min Vitamin E 100mg


WHAT’S IN IT?

INGREDIENTS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING: Cereal Grains and their By-Products, Lucerne Meal, Vegetable Protein Meals, Legumes and their By-Products, Molasses, Vegetable Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Mono-Di Calcium Phosphate, Ridley Vitamin and Mineral Premix.


FEEDING GUIDE



This feed has been specifically formulated for alpacas and llamas and must not be used for other species of animals.

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A nutritious and balanced pelleted feed for the supplementary feeding of kangaroos

and wallabies.

Product code:

102097


WHAT WILL IT PROVIDE MY KANGAROOS

& WALLABIES?

Specifically formulated to meet the nutritional needs of marsupials and to support their health, growth and wellbeing.

A high-fibre, low-starch palatable supplementary feed to maintain condition and reduce digestive complications associated with high grain diets.

High levels of antioxidants to assist in reducing oxidative stress.

NUTRIENT LEVELS

Min Total Crude Protein 16.0% Vitamin A 12,000IUMin Crude Fat 3.0% Vitamin D3 2,000IUMax Crude Fibre 15.0% Vitamin E 120IUMax Added Salt 0.5%


WHAT’S IN IT?

INGREDIENTS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING: Cereal Grains and their By-Products, Lucerne Meal, Vegetable Protein Meals, Legumes, Calcium Carbonate, Mono-Di Calcium Phosphate, Molasses, Salt, Ridley Vitamin And Mineral Premix, and Vitamin E.


FEEDING GUIDE



This feed has been specifically formulated for kangaroos and wallabies and must not be used for other species of animals.

Kangaroos and wallabies are among

the most unique animals in the world,

with nutritional requirements to

match. As large, foregut-fermenting

marsupials, they need a balanced feed

ration specifically designed for their

digestive system and their dietary

needs. Their energy requirements in

an enclosed home range are also much

lower than they would be in the wild,

and their diet should account for this

to help them maintain a healthy body

mass index (BMI).

In their natural habitat, kangaroos

and wallabies will graze a wide variety

of native grasses and young shoots,

as well as the foliage of trees and

shrubs, including eucalypts and

mosses. This varied diet ensures

that they meet all their macronutrient

and micronutrient requirements.

On a farm or lifestyle holding, kangaroos

and wallabies will have limited access

to these natural nutrition sources. They

are also susceptible to vitamin E and

selenium deficiency and deficiency

related diseases, and their antioxidant

requirements are increased due to

the additional stress of living within

an enclosure. A properly formulated

supplementary feed will make sure

they provided all of these nutrients,

and ensure they stay lean and healthy

FEEDING GUIDE

Supplementary feeds such as Barastoc

Kangaroo and Wallaby Pellet are

intended to be fed along with a good

quality roughage such as hay or grass.

Feed to appetite.

FEEDING KANGAROOS AND WALLABIES



BARASTOC KANGAROO & WALLABY PELLET


Horses and ponies are commonly

found on lifestyle farms. Barastoc

offers a range of supplementary

horse feeds specifically formulated

to support the health and wellbeing

of horses of different ages and

activity levels.

FEEDING HORSES AND PONIES

To find out which feed is best

for your horse or pony, please visit

www.barastochorse.com.au or

call our customer service centre

on 1300 666 657.

Ridley is absolutely relentless in its

pursuit of the highest quality standards.

Quality is the cornerstone of our status as

an industry leader, and we are committed

to maintaining and improving quality

and safety standards for all our products.

At Ridley we demonstrate our commitment

to quality through a fully integrated and

implemented Quality Management System that

incorporates all aspects of Good Manufacturing

Practices (GMP), food safety, and HACCP programs.

Our quality management system has been

developed in accordance with Australian and

International standards, and is independently certified

by third party accreditation organisations as well as

our own internal staff. GMP ensures that all products

are made consistently to a superior standard.

All Ridley sites are FeedSafe accredited.

HIGHEST QUALITY


Most of us have been lucky

enough to grow-up with pets.

Animal companions teach us

nurturing skills, responsibility,

empathy and a deeper connection

to the natural world. We grow to

love our pets, and giving them the

right nutrition is critical to their

continued health and wellbeing

as part of the family.

OUR

SMALL ANIMAL RANGE

After dogs and cats, the most popular

small animals to keep as pets are

rabbits*, guinea pigs, rats and mice.

They’re a diverse collection, but they

have a few important qualities in

common. These animals are all hardy,

with low to moderate maintenance

needs. They’re also affectionate and

have distinct personalities.

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Barastoc has a range of both

complete and supplementary feeds

for your pets, to ensure that they get

the nutrition they need to thrive.

*Due to the risk that rabbits pose to the environment, it is illegal to keep them as pets in Queensland.


Rabbits and guinea pigs are herbivores

and naturally reside in grassy areas.

Leaves, roots and seeds usually make up

the bulk of their diet. It requires care to

manage the nutrition of domesticated

animals where these natural sources of

nutrition aren’t available.

Fibre is one of the most important

supplements for these animals.

Rabbits and guinea pigs are hind-gut

fermenters. This means they have a

specially adapted organ, the caecum,

which contains micro-organisms that

enable them to extract nutrients from

plant material – nutrients which would

otherwise not be available. Critical to

this process is maintaining the right

microflora in the caecum, which can

be achieved with a high-fibre diet.

Fibre is also critical to maintaining

dental health, as a feature of both

rabbits and guinea pigs is that

their teeth grow continuously

throughout their life time. This is an

evolutionary adaption to a diet high

in teeth-wearing roughage.

Vitamin C should also be part of any

balanced diet for guinea pigs. Guinea

pigs are one of the few animals (along

with humans) that are unable to make

their own vitamin C. It’s therefore

crucial to provide a quality vitamin C

supplement in their diet to ensure that

they don’t suffer from deficiencies and

deficiency related disease.

Barastoc Rabbit and Guinea Pig Pellet

is a pelletised feed that has been

specifically formulated to cover all of

these nutritional needs. Additionally,

the texture of this pelletised feed has

been designed to give your animals

something to chew, to keep their teeth

in good condition.

FEEDING RABBITS AND GUINEA PIGS

Type of animal Feeding Rate

Rabbits Dry does and bucks: Feed 100g per animal per day.

Pregnant does: Feed 160g per animal per day.

Lactating does: Feed 350g per animal per day.

Guinea Pigs Growing guinea pigs: Feed 4g of per 100g of body weight per animal per day.

Adult guinea pigs: Feed 20-40g per animal per day.

FEEDING GUIDE

When kept in a domestic environment as

pets, it’s important to ensure that rabbits

and guinea pigs are provided with a

nutritionally balanced diet by feeding

them a combination of pelletised feed,

hay or chaff, along with chopped fresh

vegetables and fruits.

Barastoc Rabbit and Guinea Pig Pellet

should be fed at a rate that makes up

approximately 50% (by weight) of a

rabbit or guinea pig’s total diet.


A nutritious and balanced pelleted ration for the supplementary feeding of pet rabbits

and guinea pigs

Product code:

102073


SMALL ANIMAL FEEDS

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BARASTOC RABBIT & GUINEA PIG PELLET

WHAT WILL IT PROVIDE MY RABBITS & GUINEA PIGS?

Contains highly palatable and nutritious ingredients that appeal to rabbits and guinea pigs, including cereal grains and fresh lucerne.

Includes a vitamin and mineral supplement specifically formulated to support the health and wellbeing of pet rabbits and guinea pigs.

Provides vitamin C, which is required by guinea pigs in their diet.

NUTRIENT LEVELS

Min Total Crude Protein 18.0% Min Phosphorus 0.6%Min Crude Fat 3.0% Added Copper 20mgMax Crude Fibre 15.0% Added Selenium 0.2mgMax Added Salt 0.5% Added Vitamin C 400mgMin Calcium 1.0%


WHAT’S IN IT?

INGREDIENTS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING: Cereal Grains and their By-Products, Lucerne Meal, Vegetable Protein Meals, Legumes and their By-Products, Vegetable Oil, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Ridley Vitamin And Mineral Premix, and Essential Amino Acids.


FEEDING GUIDE



It is important to keep feed fresh – replenish each day.

This feed has been specifically formulated for rabbits and guinea pigs and must not be used for other species of animals.

If you keep rabbits for commercial breeding and growing, then higher protein and energy levels will be required in their diet. It is also essential to provide the correct levels and types of amino acids. These are the building blocks for proteins that are needed by rabbits and other animals to attain optimum growth. Vitamins and minerals are equally important to optimise breeding and growth potential.

As with pet rabbits, a high-fibre diet is essential to ensure good gut function

FEEDING RABBITS KEPT FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES

and health. Ensuring that your rabbits get high-quality feed will also help to avoid upsetting their sensitive digestive systems. It’s also important to note that, along with good nutrition, good husbandry practices are essential to prevent health problems in commercial rabbit production.

Barastoc Rabbit Pellet is a complete feed specifically formulated for commercial breeding, lactation and optimum growth of rabbits. This feed also contains butyrate to help your rabbits maintain good digestive health.

Barastoc Rabbit Pellet should be

gradually introduced to their diet

over 7–10 days and according to the

guidelines in the following table.

FEEDING GUIDE

While Barastoc Rabbit Pellet is a

complete feed, Rabbits should have

access to a high-quality roughage

source such as lucerne hay or chaff

to eat in addition to the pellets.

Type of animal Feeding Rate

Growing rabbits of both sexes

Introduce Barastoc Rabbit Pellet gradually 2 weeks prior to weaning. Feed to appetite until desired body condition score achieved. Once reached, adjust feeding rate accordingly.

Pregnant and lactating does

Barastoc Rabbit Pellet may be fed up to 160g per head per day while pregnant and then to appetite once they have given birth to their kits and are nursing them. As a guide, lactating does will consume approximately 350g per head per day. Once kits have been weaned, feeding of does should be adjusted down to achieve the desired body condition score.

Dry does and bucks

Feed up to 100g per head per day. Monitor body condition score and adjust feed intake if necessary, to keep this in the desired range.

WHAT WILL IT PROVIDE MY RABBITS & GUINEA PIGS?

Contains highly palatable and nutritious ingredients that appeal to rabbits and guinea pigs, including cereal grains and fresh lucerne.

Includes a vitamin and mineral supplement specifically formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of rabbits to help keep them healthy.

Provides sodium butyrate to aid digestive health.

NUTRIENT LEVELS

Min Total Crude Protein 16.5% Added Copper 8mgMin Crude Fat 3.0% Added Selenium 0.3mgMax Crude Fibre 16.0% Min Vitamin A 10,000IUMax Added Salt 0.5% Min Vitamin D3 4,000IUMin Calcium 1.0% Min Vitamin E 100mgMin Phosphorus 0.7%


WHAT’S IN IT?

INGREDIENTS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING: Cereal Grains and their By-Products, Lucerne Meal, Legumes and their By-Products, Vegetable Protein Meals, Calcium Carbonate, Mono-Di Calcium Phosphate, Salt, Vegetable Oil, Ridley Vitamin and Mineral Premix, Essential Amino Acids, and Sodium Butyrate.


FEEDING GUIDE




This feed has been specifically formulated for rabbits and guinea pigs and must not be used for other species of animals.

A nutritionally complete and balanced pelleted feed for rabbits and

guinea pigs. Suitable for rabbits that are being farmed commercially or being kept as pets.

Product code:

102067


SMALL ANIMAL FEEDS

BARASTOC RABBIT PELLET

30 | BARASTOC


A nutritious and balanced pelleted ration for the supplementary feeding of pet rats and mice. Suitable for rats and mice of all breeds.

Product code:

102093


WHAT WILL IT PROVIDE MY RATS & MICE?

Contains highly palatable and nutritious ingredients that appeal to rats and mice.

Provides a high protein diet with the right balance of essential amino acids that pet rats and mice need post weaning.

Large pellet size to give rats and mice something to chew to maintain health incisor teeth.

NUTRIENT LEVELS

Min Total Crude Protein 20.0% Min Calcium 0.8%Min Crude Fat 5.0% Min Phosphorus 0.45%Max Crude Fibre 6.0% Added Copper 7.65mgMax Added Salt 0.5% Added Selenium 0.24mg


WHAT’S IN IT?

INGREDIENTS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING: Cereal Grains and Their By-Products, Vegetable Protein Meals, Legumes and Their By-Products, Vegetable Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Mono-Di Calcium Phosphate, Salt, Ridley Vitamin And Mineral Premix, and Essential Amino Acids.


FEEDING GUIDE




This feed has been specifically formulated for rats and mice and must not be used for other species of animals.

Rats and mice make popular pets partly

because they are so easy to handle and

care for. Both animals are omnivores that

require a high-protein diet with essential

amino acids, balanced vitamins and

minerals for optimal health and growth,

and fats for a healthy skin and coat.

As small, active animals with high

metabolisms, rats and mice have high

energy and protein demands. It is also

essential that mice are provided with

magnesium, vitamin A and choline in

their diet. Rats have similar dietary

requirements to those of mice,

though they require higher fibre

and lower fat content.

Both animals will selectively feed

if given a mix of feed types, which

can result in nutrient deficiencies.

A pelleted feed not only prevents this

from happening, but also provides

them with something on which to

hone their continuously growing teeth.

Barastoc Rat and Mouse Pellet

will ensure that all of the needs of

domesticated rats and mice are met.

FEEDING GUIDE

Barastoc Rat and Mouse Pellet is

intended as a supplementary feed for

rats and mice, to be fed in conjunction

with chopped fruits and vegetables.

FEEDING RATS AND MICE

Barastoc Rat and Mouse Pellet

should be fed to appetite.

SMALL ANIMAL FEEDS


BARASTOC RAT & MOUSE PELLET


NOTES

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information on any of the products in this brochure, please visit

ridley.com.au or phone our Customer Service Centre on 1300 666 657.

Ridley AgriProducts, Level 4, 565 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 Australia

® Registered trademark of Ridley AgriProducts. ABN 94 006 544 145 RID

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