How Much Should A Rabbit Eat

Introduction

A healthy diet is an important part of keeping your rabbit happy and healthy. Rabbits should mostly eat hay, with a small slice of pellets and fruits and vegetables making up their daily intake. They should also be given treats in moderation to keep them from getting bored.

Hay- For an adult rabbit a minimum of 60% of their diet should be from hay.

If you have a rabbit, you need to make sure that they get a lot of hay. Hay is very important because:

It keeps their digestive system healthy and functioning properly
It helps keep their teeth clean and healthy
It helps keep their mental health in good shape, which means happy rabbits!
And, last but not least, it keeps their coat shiny and beautiful

Fruits and Vegetables- Rabbits can eat most fresh fruits and vegetables, but it is always good to check in with a vet or other pet care professional just to be sure the foods are safe for your rabbit.

Fruits and vegetables are a good way to give your rabbit fiber. Rabbits can eat most fresh fruits and vegetables but it is always good to check in with a vet or other pet care professional just to be sure the foods are safe for your rabbit. For example, onions, chives, garlic and leeks should not be given to rabbits because they contain chemicals that may cause stomach upset or even anemia. Some other fruits and vegetables that should be avoided include rhubarb (which contains oxalic acid), avocado pit (can cause intestinal blockage), raw potato peelings (possible toxin) and raw carrot tops (too much calcium).

Rabbit Pellets- Ideally pellets should make up no more than 10% of your rabbit’s diet.

[pellets are] ideally pellets should make up no more than 10% of your rabbit’s diet. This is because they contain a lot of fiber, which fills them up quickly and prevents them from eating more nutritious foods that provide their body with calcium and protein. If you do find yourself feeding pellets to your bunny, remember that it’s important to give them a variety of pellets as some brands contain different levels of nutrients such as calcium or protein.

Treats- Treats should be given in moderation, as they often contain lots of sugar and very little fiber, which can upset your rabbit’s stomach.

Treats should be given in moderation, as they often contain lots of sugar and very little fiber, which can upset your rabbit’s stomach.
Make sure that the treats you give are high in fiber content, so that they will help to keep your rabbit’s digestive system running smoothly.
Also make sure that your treats are low in sugar content. Rabbits should have a diet made up mostly of hay and vegetables with some pellets thrown in for good measure; therefore, giving them too many treats can be harmful for their health by adding too much preservatives or other artificial ingredients into their diet.

A balanced diet will keep your rabbit happy and healthy.

A balanced diet will keep your rabbit happy and healthy. Your rabbit needs hay, vegetables and pellets. Hay is the main part of their diet and should be fed daily in unlimited quantities. It provides roughage (fiber) to help digest food, cleans their teeth, provides mental stimulation with its varied textures and tastes, as well as being a source of vitamins A & D which helps prevent illness such as dental problems or digestive issues.

Vegetables should also be offered daily in small amounts to provide variety in texture and taste but don’t overfeed them because it can cause digestive problems due to the high fibre content found in carrots for example which can lead to diarrhea if too much is eaten at once thus causing further health issues further down the line so just offer a small amount per day without exceeding 10% total dry matter intake per day (DM).

Pellets are an important component of your rabbits diet providing protein so they need these more than you might think – ideally 20g DM per kilogram body weight (kg bw) on average though this could vary depending on activity level etc., check with your vet if unsure how much your bunny needs!

Conclusion

I hope that this article has been helpful to you. If you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas of your own I would love to hear from you in the comments section below!