What pellets are best for rabbits?
The 10 Best Rabbit Foods & Pellets:
- Kaytee Supreme Pellet Rabbit Food – Best Overall.
- Sunburst Gourmet Blend Rabbit Food – Best Value.
- Oxbow Garden Select Adult Rabbit Food – Premium Choice.
- Kaytee Fiesta Gourmet Variety Diet Rabbit Food.
- Oxbow Essentials Adult Rabbit Food.
- Mazuri Timothy-Based Pellet Rabbit Food.
What pellets should rabbits avoid?
Pellets should NOT contain dried fruit, seeds, nuts, colored crunchy things, or other things that are attractive to the human eyes. We call the one on the right a salad with candy thrown in. Who wants to eat the salad when you can just pick out the candy? Your rabbit feels the same.
What are the healthiest rabbit pellets?
The Best Rabbit Pellets are Oxbow Bunny Basics Adult Rabbit pellets, hands down. These pellets are consistent in nutrition, have a hard texture which is good for dental health and are Timothy hay based to provide plenty of fiber for adult rabbits. I only feed my buns these quality pellets.
Is pellet food bad for rabbits?
Pellets can be good for rabbits in small quantities, but they are not a necessary part of a rabbit’s daily food intake. If pet rabbits are given a balanced diet with grass-based hay and a variety of leafy green vegetables, they can still be healthy on a pellet-free diet.
How much pellets should I give my rabbit?
Pellets. 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.
Should baby rabbits have unlimited pellets?
Baby rabbits may be fed unlimited pellets, as their bones and muscles need plenty of protein and calcium for proper growth. and feed no more than 1/8 cup per day for every four pounds of rabbit (you can give a little bit more if the pellets are timothy-based).
Why is carrots bad for rabbits?
Rabbits don’t naturally eat root vegetables or fruit. Carrots and fruit are high in sugar and should only be fed in small amounts as occasional treats. Rabbits need mainly hay and/or grass, some leafy greens and a small, measured amount of pellets. See our rabbit meal planner.
How much pellet should I feed my 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.
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.
Should rabbits have unlimited pellets?
Pellets are extremely tasty and rabbits often prefer them to hay, so having unlimited pellets available can mean young rabbits eat little or no hay, a habit that can cause dental problems and make them more prone to digestive issues. Unlimited pellets are not necessary to rabbit’s development.