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Is bedding hay OK for rabbits to eat?
Burgess in-house vet Dr Suzanne Moyes says: “Our research has shown that many rabbits are not fed the correct hay and are instead chewing on bedding hay, which may have poor nutritional value. Suzanne adds: “Around 85-90\% of a rabbit’s diet should be high quality feeding hay and grass.
Is bedding hay the same as eating hay?
Well the answer is nothing – hay is hay and all types are grown in a field. Feeding hay and bedding hay are not grown as two different crops. Different seed mixes are not specifically designed to create either type of hay. In fact, it all comes down to the quality of the hay.
What kind of hay should you avoid with your rabbit?
alfalfa hay
Grass hay is high in fiber, which is critical to maintaining a rabbit’s healthy digestive tract. While young, growing rabbits can eat any type of grass hay, alfalfa hay is not recommended for adult rabbits, as it is too rich in protein and too high in calcium.
Which is better for bedding hay or straw?
They look similar, but while straw makes excellent bedding for outdoor cat shelters, hay becomes a soggy mess. Hay is typically used to feed animals, like horses. Straw, the dry leftover stalks from harvested crops, repels moisture, making it the best bedding for outdoor cat shelters.
Is hay dust bad for rabbits?
It’s important to make sure that your rabbit doesn’t consume any moldy feed or hay. Inhaling the mold spores can cause respiratory illness in a bunny. You might see blue-green mold on feed, while mold in hay causes dust and turns the fibers gray or black.
Do bunnies sleep on hay?
Hay. Most rabbits will prefer to sleep on hay because it is soft and something they can play with. This type of bedding can be grown on a farm or backyard.
Can rabbits eat grass instead of hay?
Rabbits can eat just about any kind of grass. The best kinds of grass are the types that are used to make dried-grass hay (timothy hay, orchard hay, oat hay, etc.).
What do rabbits like to sleep on?
What Do Rabbits Like to Sleep On?
- Shredded Paper. Standard, plain paper fed through a shredder is best.
- Cellulose. This low-cost, readily available material is popular with all small animals.
- Aspen. Shreds of aspen are soft and absorbent.
- Hay. Most bunnies will sleep on hay.
- Rabbit Litter.
- Pellets.
- An Old Towel.
Do rabbits need shavings in their cage?
Do rabbits really need bedding? Rabbit bedding is a recommended requirement in a litter box but an optional one in a cage. Maze rug down and seagrass make excellent bedding for chewers while towels and mats are recommended for non-chewers.
What animals use hay as bedding?
This product is suitable for the following breeds: Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, Degus. Compressed Hay Bedding by Pets at Home makes an ideal bedding and food supplement for your small animal, providing a rich source of dietary fibre.