Sage-Tips

What percentage of hay should a rabbit eat?

A rabbit’s diet should be made up of: 85\% hay or grass.

How much hay should a rabbit eat per day?

Hay and grass daily Rabbits need at least one bundle of good quality hay that’s as big as they are every day! Good quality, fresh hay should be available at all times and, ideally, rabbits should have access to growing grass for grazing, or kiln-dried grass.

Is hay 80\% of a rabbits diet?

Hay should be 80\% of your rabbit’s diet. Feeding 80\% hay is preventative health care. Grass hays are best because they are lower in protein and calcium. Try bluegrass, brome, fescue, marsh, orchard, timothy, oat and ryegrass.

How many pounds of hay does a rabbit need?

Bunnies and rabbits should receive unlimited amounts of hay, and they can never eat too much. While this amount can vary greatly among pets, many pet parents say 10-12 pounds lasts them approximately 2-3 months for one rabbit.

How many grams of hay does a rabbit eat?

Remember that you should give generous portions of hay, making sure that it is always fresh. If your rabbit weighs 2 kg, it’s best to give it around 170 g of hay per day. As for vegetables, the ideal amount will be 110 g per kilogram of its body weight.

Do rabbits need constant hay?

Without hay, the fur that passes through a rabbit’s system could become stuck and cause a problem. Without being able to constantly graze, a rabbit’s teeth will grow unchecked, so rabbits need to chew a lot and have a constant supply of hay.

How much hay is too much for a rabbit?

Rabbits should only be given about 1 Tablespoon of pellets per pound of body weight. Instead of all those pellets, you’ll want to make sure you give your rabbit unlimited grass-based hay (such as timothy hay), since this is something they cannot eat too much of.

How much hay does a 4 pound rabbit eat?

Check with your local pet store for timothy hay or other types of grass hay. Oxbow is one good brand….Feeding Your Rabbit.

2 – 4 pounds of body weight	1/8 cup daily
11 – 15 ponds of body weight	3/4 cup daily

How much hay should a rabbit eat in a month?

Day. So, a six pound bun will go through about ten pounds of hay… per month!