Feed Your Rabbits the Right Food

What Should I Feed My Rabbit?

Hey there, fellow bunny lovers! I'm just a regular rabbit fan who’s learned a bunch by taking care of my own fluffy buddies over the last 20 years. My rabbits taught me what they really need to eat to stay happy and hoppy. Here’s the simple scoop on feeding your domestic rabbit the right stuff.The number one, most important thing is hay. Like, all the time! Good grass hay (timothy hay is awesome for grown-up bunnies) should be in their cage nonstop. They need a big pile every single day—about as much as their whole body size. Hay keeps their tummy moving right and grinds down their teeth so they don’t get too long and hurt them. Baby bunnies can have alfalfa hay because it’s got extra good stuff for growing, but switch to grass hay when they’re about six months old so they don’t get bladder trouble later.Fresh veggies come next—they love 'em! Give your bunny a couple big handfuls of leafy greens every day. Stuff like romaine lettuce, parsley, cilantro, kale (not too much), and dandelion leaves are super safe and yummy. Try to mix a few different kinds so they get all the vitamins they need. Carrots are okay, but just a little piece now and then because they’re sweet and too much can make bunny chubby or give tummy aches. Same with fruit like apple slices or berries—tiny treats only, no seeds!Pellets are like bunny vitamins, but don’t go crazy with them. Pick plain timothy pellets with lots of fiber and no colorful junk or seeds in them. Grown rabbits only need a small scoop—maybe ¼ cup for a medium bunny. Too many pellets make them fat and can mess up their digestion. Babies and momma rabbits can have more alfalfa pellets, though.Water is super important too. Always have fresh, clean water in a bottle or bowl, and change it every day. Bunnies drink a lot!Stay away from bad stuff: no chocolate, no cookies, no bread, no dairy, no onions or garlic. Those can make your rabbit really sick. Also skip those colorful muesli mixes in bags—bunnies just pick the yummy bits and skip the healthy ones, which isn’t good.Watch your bunny every day. Are they eating lots of hay? Making normal poop pellets? Hiding from you? If something looks off, get them to a rabbit-savvy vet quick.Feeding your rabbit the right way is easy once you get the hang of it: mostly hay, some greens, a little pellets, and love. My bunnies are healthy, soft, and zoom around like crazy because of it. Yours can too! Happy hopping to you and your bun!