The most important component of a rabbit’s diet, Joel, is grass hay such as timothy or brome. Grass hay is crucial for keeping the intestinal tract healthy, and an unlimited amount should be available to your rabbit at all times.
You’ll also need to feed your bunny good-quality rabbit pellets. They should be fresh and plain, without seeds, nuts or colored tidbits. Opt for a formula with at least 15- to 19-percent protein and 18-percent fiber. Until your pet is fully grown—around six months—he can have all the pellets he wants. After that, you should limit his intake to between 1/8 and 1/4 cup per day per five pounds of bunny body weight.
Fresh leafy greens make up a third component of your pet’s diet. Some healthy greens that rabbits can eat include dark leafy lettuces, collard greens, turnip greens and carrot tops. The recommended feeding allowance for leafy greens is a minimum of two cups per six pounds of rabbit body weight.
Clean, fresh water dispensed in a bottle or sturdy bowl should also be available at all times.
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