Feeding Rabbits 🐰 Best Diet for Baby, Adult & Elderly Bunnies 

I haven't got my rabbit yet, but this really helped me understand what I need to get for it. Thank you a lot for posting this video.

I think it is important to mention the different types of hay as not all hay is created equal. When they are less than 6 months old they should have alfalfa hay. Alfalfa hay has too much protein and calcium that can cause obesity in older bunnies. So at six- months of age you want to switch to timothy hay. Also important to mention on the video is that the switch from one type of food to another type of food should be gradual (through a period of two weeks) where you combine both types of food increasing little by little the new one, and decreasing the old one little by little as well. That is important to avoid upsetting their digestive systems, possibly causing GI stasis; GI stasis is very painful for bunnies, and can kill them within 12 to 24 hours if left untreated. It is a vet emergency. For older bunnies, the diet should be 80 to 85% timothy hay (unlimited amounts available 24/7), then a 10% of green leafy vegetables (about the size of a side salad at a restaurant) and finally plain pellets (no colored stuff). Plain pellets should almost be a treat (1 to 2 Tbsp). Also it would have been a good chance to dispel the myth that bunnies diet should be carrots. Carrots are too high in sugar and that can cause their untimely death as overtime it alters the healthy balance of healthy bacteria in their gut, causing GI stasis which could be lethal as described above.

My bunnies r only 3 weeks or so old I realize they jump out of their bed box & started eating banana & apple that their mom was eating, I placed them back in their bed & they keep jumping out to eat the fruit so I left them alone... I pray that nothing happens to them bcuz I already lost 3 different birth they all were still born this is her 4th set & I'm so happy she finally have some little ones...

I have had 3 rabbits.I have only one left.Lila.I enjoyed your video.Whatxabout wood ; branches from Apple trees( no leaves) maple, Willow.Tyey need to keep their teeth working to maintain the correct measure and length.They love it.Plus various herbs,oregano rosemary basil.Thank you.

Brilliant and adorable buns I've never seen a bunny eat orange didn't know they could. Lovely adorable bunny's

i'm getting a rabbit and this information was very helpful

Personally i don't give my rabbits anything green until they are 8 weeks old. By so doing I greatly minimize chances of them suffering from diarrhea or bloated tummies. I also wean my bunnies at the age of 8 weeks and by then most of them will be weighing 2.1kg to 2.3kg. I feed them hay and pellets only until they reach 8 weeks. After that I start giving them greens, including fresh grass and vegetable leaves but in very small quantities for about a month. As for bigger rabbits, i give them mainly pellets and also hay as something to nibble on whenever they feel like chewing something. I should also mention that rabbits that feed on pellets mainly taste much nicer than rabbits that eat greens and hay mainly.

I have got a rabbit buck from age of 8 weeks and he never ever liked hay, only pellets... now he is one year old and he still eats hay just rarely.. but im not feeding him treats or anything else just quality pellets.. and he seems very healthy and not fat at all.. he loves to play with me almost all day

00:04 Rabbits are sociable mammals, popular as companion animals, with specific dietary needs. 00:40 Feeding and caring for young rabbits 01:15 Proper feeding procedure for rabbits is crucial for their development 01:49 Rabbits need a diet of fresh hay, water, and quality pellets to stay healthy. 02:21 Transitioning a rabbit's diet to prevent obesity 02:53 Monitor rabbit's daily feed and health for signs of issues 03:27 As rabbits age, their diet and care needs change. 04:00 Proper diet and care are crucial for rabbits' wellbeing. Crafted by Merlin AI.

3:55 bunny is eating an orange rabbits shouldn't have oranges Still an amazing video

I love this

Could you please share facts about immunisation of rabbis Loved the video

You can't just feed them beef jerky and cigarette butts?

Where do you put young rabbits food pellets? In litter box ? Next to fresh hay? What about water dish

I once had a rabbit that wanted to eat meat. Never saw this behavior in a rabbit before and we owned several.

If you’re going to make videos about rabbits, how they should live or what they should eat. MAYBE CONSIDER EDUCATING YOURSELF ON THE TOPPIC BETTER. People watch you videos and they take your advise. HALF OF THE THING MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ARE COMPLETELY WRONG AND MUST NEVER BE DONE!!!! Rabbits In a cage , rabbits drinking out of a water bottle ??? ARE YOU ACTUALLY KIDDING ME !!!

thank you all

Hey I thanked that more than 8 years was a world record

I just given graph am I giving something that's his want to give me when I got him

What formula?

What can’t they eat? Thanks,Barb

There isn't any hay or pellets near me so i'll just go with grass different types of grass

What age should my rabbits start eating adult pellets

rabbits need to be freely able to walk around your house once its rabbit proofed or at least need a large dog pen it's also better for them to drink out of a dog or cat bowl cause the other ones a and have bacteria and they can stop working.

I have a pet bunny

My sister owns a rabbit

When should you stop giving your rabbit young age pellets

I don’t think rabbit allowed to eat Broccoli because it’s not good for them, same as orange

Why fruit be the occasional treat????

What breed are the bunnies at 1:08

rabbits under 6 months get alfalfa mix hay, over six months its grass only hay. alfalfa has too much protein and will kill an adult rabbit.

1:40 bunnies should never live in a cage or hutch

My rabbit was born the mother don't really care what them

I’m sorry, rabbits should NOT be in a cage or hutch. They need a lot of space. I mean you would not put a dog or cat in a cage so why a rabbit. You can keep you bun in a play pen if big enough, but the best thing you can do is to free roam🐰

3:56 a rabbit CAN'T live longer than 8 yrs

Don’t keep a rabbit in a cage. At the very least keep a rabbit in a large pen

I foiled an attempted murder. My cats were poised and ready to kill this little guy. Dunno how old he is. Baby, but out of the nest. What to feed?