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What to feed rabbits

Information on what is the correct rabbit diet, types of hay and commercial dry rabbit food, safe vegetables and fruit, poisonous plants, supplements and feeding problems.

This section contains information on what to feed your rabbit and what not to feed it.  Incorrect diet can lead to a variety of health issues including obesity, dental disease, sticky bottom and sore hocks so feeding the correct diet is the single most important thing you can do to keep your rabbit healthy.atoz feeding image

The main bulk of a rabbit's diet should be good quality hay - they need this fibre to wear down their continually growing teeth and keep their digestive tract running smoothly.  Hay should always be freely available to rabbits and should make up at least 80% of their diet.

Alongside this you can feed a variety of fresh green vegetables daily and an eggcup full of dry food (nuggets, not muesli).  This is beneficial in providing vitamins and minerals and adding variety to your rabbit's diet.

Fruits and carrots are high in sugar but can be fed as occasional treats e.g. a slice of apple or banana.


  • Feeding the correct diet is vital to your rabbit's health and wellbeing and should consist of approximately 80% hay, 10% dry food and 10% fresh food...
  • Pet rabbits have traditionally been fed this kind of food as the main part of their diet but the advice these days is only to feed dry food in small amounts, approximately 2 to 3 oz per rabbit per day...
  • The importance of hay in a rabbit's diet cannot be overstated and a poor diet can lead to major problems with dental disease and obesity...
  • Rabbits enjoy eating a wide variety of vegetables and fruit and these are a great addition to your rabbit's diet...
  • Most rabbits will eat any kind of hay but it can be useful to try different kinds to encourage picky eaters or simply to introduce some variety into your rabbit's diet...
  • Rabbits do not have an instinct for what plants are safe to eat and which aren't. If you let your rabbit out in your garden, chances are it will try a nibble at most things...
  • If fed the correct diet, rabbits should receive all the vitamins and minerals they need and no supplements or treats are necessary. However, supplements can be useful in providing variety and preventing boredom...
      • Feeding the correct diet is vital to your rabbit's health and wellbeing and should consist of approximately 80% hay, 10% dry food and 10% fresh food...
      • Pet rabbits have traditionally been fed this kind of food as the main part of their diet but the advice these days is only to feed dry food in small amounts, approximately 2 to 3 oz per rabbit per day...
        • The importance of hay in a rabbit's diet cannot be overstated and a poor diet can lead to major problems with dental disease and obesity...
        • Rabbits enjoy eating a wide variety of vegetables and fruit and these are a great addition to your rabbit's diet...
          • Most rabbits will eat any kind of hay but it can be useful to try different kinds to encourage picky eaters or simply to introduce some variety into your rabbit's diet...
                        • Rabbits do not have an instinct for what plants are safe to eat and which aren't. If you let your rabbit out in your garden, chances are it will try a nibble at most things...
                            • If fed the correct diet, rabbits should receive all the vitamins and minerals they need and no supplements or treats are necessary. However, supplements can be useful in providing variety and preventing boredom...

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