Give a tasty diet to rabbits
Provide fresh water and a variety of food to make rabbits’ diets more enjoyable.
Last edited: 21/10/2024
Before you get started
Why this is important
In the wild, rabbits spend about 70% of their time eating grass and plants. Hay and grass take a long time to eat, keeping them occupied, while chewing helps keep their teeth healthy and the right size. Regular eating is also vital for their digestion.
A healthy rabbit diet should include:
- 85% grass or feeding hay
- 10% greens
- 5% high-quality nuggets
Instructions
A healthy, varied diet
Constant access to water
Make sure you provide fresh water daily and check it twice a day for cleanliness.
Generally rabbits prefer bowls over water bottles, though make sure they are slop-proof.
Free access to grass/hay
Give your rabbits fresh hay every day – an amount that’s equal to their body size.
If you can provide access to grass for grazing that would be fantastic! But make sure you don’t feed them grass clippings as these can make rabbits ill.
Daily pellets
Measure 25g of pellets per 1kg of each of your rabbit’s body weight. For example, a medium-sized rabbit (2kg) should be given a maximum of 50g of pellets.
Avoid muesli-style foods. Learn why and how to transition your rabbit's diet here.
Herbs and greens
Feed a variety of herbs and greens daily,ideally five or six different types, such as cabbage, kale, broccoli, parsley and mint. Introduce new types of greens gradually, in small amounts, to avoid potential stomach upsets.
Could you grow your own herbs and vegetables? Try ‘cut and come again’ varieties.
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