Sage-Tips

Can 3 month old rabbits eat pellets?

Juveniles: Between weaning and 7 months of age, the young rabbit can have an unlimited amount of pellets and alfalfa hay. At 3 months of age, start introducing small amounts of vegetables into your rabbit’s diet. To make up for the nutritional loss, you must increase your rabbit’s intake of vegetables and hay.

How many pellets do you feed a baby rabbit?

Feed your rabbits a small amount of good quality pellets/nuggets daily. Measure 25g (an eggcup-full) of pellets per kg of your rabbit’s body weight; for a medium-sized rabbit (2kg) feed a maximum of two full eggcups.

Can 3 month old rabbits eat grass?

Grass hay (e.g. meadow or timothy) is the one food you should introduce from the start, even if your rabbit isn’t already eating it. This is the gentlest food on the gut and will provide the fibre needed for the digestive process to function.

What rabbit pellet is the best?

The 10 Best Rabbit Foods & Pellets:

1. Kaytee Supreme Pellet Rabbit Food – Best Overall.
2. Sunburst Gourmet Blend Rabbit Food – Best Value.
3. Oxbow Garden Select Adult Rabbit Food – Premium Choice.
4. Kaytee Fiesta Gourmet Variety Diet Rabbit Food.
5. Oxbow Essentials Adult Rabbit Food.
6. Mazuri Timothy-Based Pellet Rabbit Food.

How much pellets should a rabbit eat a day?

Pellets: Feed a bunny small quantities An average-sized (6-10 pounds) adult rabbit only needs one-quarter cup of pellets daily. If your rabbit is under five pounds, feed just one-eighth of a cup. Rabbits larger than 10 pounds do not need more than a quarter of a cup, since it’s not a crucial part of a bunny’s diet.

How much hay should a rabbit eat?

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.

How many pounds of pellets do rabbits eat?

However, very little pelleted food is required for good health. Many experienced rabbit veterinarians are now recommending no more than 1/8 cup of quality pellets per 5 lbs. of rabbit per day, and some even consider commercial pellets a “treat food” that can promote obesity in spayed/neutered adult rabbits.

How much hay should a 1 year old rabbit eat?

(7 months to 1 year) introduce timothy hay, grass hay, oat hay, and other hays; decrease alfalfa decrease pellets to 1/2 cup per 6 lbs. body weight increase daily vegetables gradually; make sure your rabbit can tolerate fruit daily ration no more than 1 oz. to 2 oz. per 6 lbs. body weight (because of calories)

How often should I Feed my rabbit pellets?

Pellets should make up less of a rabbit’s diet as he or she grows older, and hay should be available 24 hours a day. Alfalfa pellets are fine for younger rabbits but timothy pellets are preferred for older rabbits.

Can you give alfalfa pellets to older rabbits?

Frail, older rabbits may need unrestricted pellets to keep weight up. Alfalfa can be given to underweight rabbits, only if calcium levels are normal. Annual blood workups are highly recommended for geriatric rabbits.

How do you transition a baby rabbit to an adult diet?

Transitioning to an Adult Diet. Rabbit’s grow most rapidly in the first three months of life. At four months you should begin reducing pellets, and if you are feeding a higher protein pellets changing over to adult pellets. If you’ve fed alfalfa, it’s also time to start decreasing this in favour of grass hay.