What Do I Feed My New Bunny?

Your rabbits diet is one of the most important things you need to keep track of. Your rabbit should be fed: Hay, Pellets, and plenty of Fruit&Veggies. Every rabbits diet is different, made to fit that specific rabbit. But this is a short guide for rabbits by age.

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12 weeks:

At this age you should start introducing some fruits and veggies. Not much, as rabbits stomachs are still sensitive. They should be fed in quantities under 1/2 oz. Introduce new foods to your rabbit slowly, so your rabbit's gut bacteria can adapt to processing the new food. Introduce one type of food at a time, then if your rabbit is sensitive to one type it's easy to identify and avoid in the future. They should have pellets and hay 24/7. Your rabbit should be eating grass hay (e.g. meadow or timothy). *If you decide to feed your rabbit alfalfa pellets, DO NOT feed them alfalfa hay at the same time*

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4 months:

You should begin reducing pellets, and if you are feeding a higher protein pellets changing over to adult pellets. Fruits&Veggies should now be part of your rabbit's diet. Hay 24/7 and pellets are still present. Gradually taking away pellets to meet 1/4 cup per 6lbs.

6-7 months:

Your rabbit should be on an adult ration at this stage. Giant breed rabbits mature more slowly and do more growing than small ones, delay by a month for French Lops. Hay 24/7, Fruits&Veggies and pellets are now all present. Pellets should be fed 1/4 per 6lbs.

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After 7 months your rabbit should now have its diet all figured out and tracked down. Weighing your rabbit about once every 2 weeks or so, is highly recommended. You don't want your rabbit to be underweight, or over weight. Weighing your rabbit will help you know if you need to take away some thing, or add something to your bunnies diet. 

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We hope this gave some insight as to what you need to do for your bunny.