Food

What every bunny needs

Water

Every rabbit should have access to fresh clean water at all times. Without water a rabbit will not eat.

Pellets

A good quality pelleted rabbit feed is essential for maintaining good health. Pellets should make up about 80% of your rabbits diet. Young rabbits under the age of 4 month should have fresh pellets available at all times. As the rabbit matures you may need to limit the amount of pellets daily. A good basic measure for feeding an adult is 1 ounce of pellets for every pound of bunny.

Hay
Hay is also essential for a healthy rabbit's diet. Hay provides fiber which helps to keep bunnies stomach in good working order. All rabbits should have access to fresh, clean hay at all times. Babies in the nest boxes will nibble hay as their first solid food. Rabbits are naturally grazers. Feeding hay everyday helps to satisfy their urge to chew.

Why not alfalfa or straw?

Alfalfa is too high in protein to be tolerated well by rabbits(especially smaller breeds). Too much protein, over a long period of time can cause damage to liver, kidney and other vital internal organs. Stay away from straw too, as it has little nutritional value. If you don't know how to tell the difference between hay, alfalfa, and straw, ask your local feed dealer to show you the different bales. Hay will be green with long blades that look similar to grass. Alfalfa will be dark green with large stems and leaves that look like clover plants. Straw will be bright yellow and be mostly large stems with no leaves at all.

Treats

It's alright to give your adult bunny treats now and then, as long as they are given in limited amounts. Babies under 4 months old shouldn't be given treats.