Are you excited about what your diet should be confused rabbit? If so, you are not alone. By far the most common question we get asked is "What do rabbits eat? '
As owner of a bun, you're right to ask how this diet plays a big role in the health or otherwise of your rabbit. So let's break down what you should feed ...
Hay - 70%Plain old hay should be the basis for your rabbit's diet. It may seem boring to us, but is also indispensable for three important reasons:
1 It aids digestion, keeping your buns inside nice and clean. This is particularly important in the case of a long-haired Angora species such as a naturally consume bun hair as they maintain themselves. The hay keeps the hair motion by her guts and body.
As owner of a bun, you're right to ask how this diet plays a big role in the health or otherwise of your rabbit. So let's break down what you should feed ...
Hay - 70%Plain old hay should be the basis for your rabbit's diet. It may seem boring to us, but is also indispensable for three important reasons:
1 It aids digestion, keeping your buns inside nice and clean. This is particularly important in the case of a long-haired Angora species such as a naturally consume bun hair as they maintain themselves. The hay keeps the hair motion by her guts and body.
2 Ensure the constant chewing that your rabbit's teeth are kept nice and short. Rabbit teeth grow constantly and chewing hay is a natural way to make them wear down.3 It relieves boredom. Rabbits are designed to be grazers - happy to nibble throughout the day. Hay is low in calories, so it does not make your fat rolls, but they are something to pass the time. Would not it be if we humans could snack all day beautiful without piling on the pounds!
Feed fresh hay free every day. On a practical note, it is a good idea if you find a way to prevent the hay from the floor of the cage / floor so that it stays fresh. No one likes to eat, they have gone on!Green vegetables - about 25%
Sounds like rabbit mothers are just as picky as those people, because "Eat your vegetables" applies equally to our furry friends. The key here is plenty of choice such as carrot tops, parsley, peppers, spinach, dandelion leaves and flowers, watercress, celery, etc.Feed About 1 cup of vegetables per 3 pounds rabbit. Greens provide fiber and nutrients for your buns.Treats - about 5%
Fruits and vegetables that are rich in sugar like carrots (yes, really!), Bananas, strawberries, apples (with pips removed) peaches etc 'sometimes treated "and should be fed to in moderation.One serving of these foods would be 1-2 tablespoons depending on the size of your rabbit. Human food treats such as chocolate, cakes and sweets are an absolute no-no.
