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What type of hay do young rabbits eat?
Young rabbits, under approximately 7-8 months old, should be fed alfalfa pellets and alfalfa hay free-choice; they need the extra protein and calcium as they grow.
What kind of hay do rabbits like?
Timothy hay
The main diet for a rabbit is either fresh grass or hay. Some people may not be able to provide a fresh forage diet for their rabbits, so the next best option is hay. Timothy hay is the best choice for an adult rabbit, while alfalfa hay is ideal for bunnies once they are weaned and up to six months old.
At what age can rabbits eat timothy hay?
Young adults: Young adult rabbits from age 7 months to 1 year should be introduced to timothy hay, grass hays, and/or oat hay, which should be available all day long. The fiber in the hay is essential for their digestive systems to work properly.
How do you introduce a new hay to a rabbit?
Rabbits will naturally prefer to eat Alfalfa Hay over Timothy Hay at first so a good way to switch over to Timothy Hay is to mix the two types of hay together as your rabbit learns to adjust to the change. As time continues you should begin to mix less Alfalfa in and introduce more Timothy Hay.
What do rabbits need in their pellets?
A good quality rabbit pellet should have at least 22\% crude fiber, no more than approximately 14\% protein, about 1\% fat and about 1.0\% calcium.
How many pellets should an 8 week old rabbit have?
They are still growing bunnies, so you’ll want to give them more pellets than an adult rabbit, but you’ll want to limit the amount you give them. During this transitional stage of your rabbit’s life, you’ll want to give them about ¼ cup of pellets for every 3 pounds that they weigh.
What brand of hay is best for rabbits?
The 10 Best Hay for Rabbits
- Oxbow Western Timothy Rabbit Hay – Best Overall.
- Kaytee Natural Timothy Rabbit Hay – Best Value.
- Alfalfa Rabbit Hay – Premium Choice.
- Oxbow Orchard Grass Hay for Rabbits.
- Kaytee Wafer-Cut Timothy Rabbit-Hay.
- Vitakraft Timothy Grass Hay for Rabbits.
- ZuPreem Nature’s Promise Western Timothy Hay.
Can rabbits live without hay?
Rabbits should be fed in a way that is as close as possible to their natural diet: mostly grass or hay. In fact, rabbits could live on hay and water alone, but we recommend providing some fresh leafy vegetables and a small amount of commercial feed.
Should baby rabbits have unlimited pellets?
Baby rabbits may be fed unlimited pellets, as their bones and muscles need plenty of protein and calcium for proper growth. and feed no more than 1/8 cup per day for every four pounds of rabbit (you can give a little bit more if the pellets are timothy-based).
What type of hay should I Feed my Rabbit?
Experts and veterinarians will often recommend that 80\% of your rabbit’s diet should consist of hay. This is because it is full of nutrition and fiber which is crucial for a rabbit’s healthy digestive system. Timothy hay is perhaps the best type of hay that you should feed freely to your rabbit (s).
How much alfalfa pellets should I Feed my Rabbit?
(Alfalfa pellets should only be used for babies.) Pellets should account for the smallest part of the diet. You can feed 1/8 cup for a medium-sized rabbit once per day. If you notice your bunny isn’t eating as much hay, cut back on the pellets.
Do Rabbits need a rabbit’s diet?
A rabbit’s diet… yes!!! A bunny’s diet is so important (cannot emphasize this enough). An ideal diet should be made up of mostly rabbit hay (80\%ish), veggies, some nutritious treats, and pellets as a supplemental food. So let’s hop to it! What do you need to know about feeding your bunny? What’s So Special About Rabbit Hay?
What should I Feed my 8 month old rabbit?
Young rabbits, under approximately 7-8 months old, should be fed alfalfa pellets and alfalfa hay free-choice; they need the extra protein and calcium as they grow. They, too, can have a variety of vegetables.