How to Balance the Diet of Rabbits
Consider your rabbit's age., Give your rabbit unlimited hay., Give your rabbit hay pellets., Your rabbit should have constant access to fresh, clean water., Give your rabbit vegetables., Feed fruit and treats occasionally., Keep your rabbit...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Consider your rabbit's age.
Age makes a big difference in how you should feed a rabbit; it will be mentioned in the following steps. -
Step 2: Give your rabbit unlimited hay.
Place a container to hold the hay in the cage and ensure that it is always full of fresh, mold-free hay.
Rabbits under seven months should be fed alfalfa hay; rabbits over seven months should be fed timothy hay. , A few high-quality pellets is a necessary part of your rabbit's diet; speak with your vet on which brand of pellet you should purchase.
As before, rabbits under seven months should be fed alfalfa hay pellets; older rabbits should be fed timothy hay pellets. , Use a water bowl (heavy enough not to be tipped over by your rabbit) or water bottle to contain it; switch the water and clean the bottle or bowl daily. , Your rabbit can be slowly introduced to green vegetables at twelve weeks.
Adult rabbits should have about two cups of green, leafy vegetables per six lbs. of weight.
Healthy vegetables to feed include basil, clover, wheat grass, bok choy, collard greens, parsley, and others. , Fruit such as blueberries, melon, apple (without stem and seeds), plums, strawberries, and others should be fed occasionally, but not in excess.
Treats should be yummy fruits and vegetables; do not feed pet store treats such as yogurt drops. , Always thoroughly rinse and dry vegetables and fruit before giving it to your rabbit.
Choose organic vegetables and fruit if possible.
Do not feed your rabbit vegetables and fruit treated with pesticides; if in doubt, do not feed it to your rabbit. , Avoid pet store treats such as yogurt drops.
Do not feed your rabbit crackers or sugary human foods. -
Step 3: Give your rabbit hay pellets.
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Step 4: Your rabbit should have constant access to fresh
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Step 5: clean water.
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Step 6: Give your rabbit vegetables.
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Step 7: Feed fruit and treats occasionally.
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Step 8: Keep your rabbit healthy.
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Step 9: Don't feed your rabbit unhealthy foods.
Detailed Guide
Age makes a big difference in how you should feed a rabbit; it will be mentioned in the following steps.
Place a container to hold the hay in the cage and ensure that it is always full of fresh, mold-free hay.
Rabbits under seven months should be fed alfalfa hay; rabbits over seven months should be fed timothy hay. , A few high-quality pellets is a necessary part of your rabbit's diet; speak with your vet on which brand of pellet you should purchase.
As before, rabbits under seven months should be fed alfalfa hay pellets; older rabbits should be fed timothy hay pellets. , Use a water bowl (heavy enough not to be tipped over by your rabbit) or water bottle to contain it; switch the water and clean the bottle or bowl daily. , Your rabbit can be slowly introduced to green vegetables at twelve weeks.
Adult rabbits should have about two cups of green, leafy vegetables per six lbs. of weight.
Healthy vegetables to feed include basil, clover, wheat grass, bok choy, collard greens, parsley, and others. , Fruit such as blueberries, melon, apple (without stem and seeds), plums, strawberries, and others should be fed occasionally, but not in excess.
Treats should be yummy fruits and vegetables; do not feed pet store treats such as yogurt drops. , Always thoroughly rinse and dry vegetables and fruit before giving it to your rabbit.
Choose organic vegetables and fruit if possible.
Do not feed your rabbit vegetables and fruit treated with pesticides; if in doubt, do not feed it to your rabbit. , Avoid pet store treats such as yogurt drops.
Do not feed your rabbit crackers or sugary human foods.
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