Diet for baby rabbits:
Young rabbits will begin to nibble on solids very early so they should have access to plenty of nice hay, greens, pellets and water.
Oaten Hay or Grass hay available at all times.
Some people like to give alfalfa hay to young rabbits as it is high in protien and calcium.
If you choose to do this, please continue offering oaten hay so that when the alfalfa hay is ceased at 12 months of age, the bunny/s are used to eating hay which is so important to their health.
Pellets, Rabbit Pellets, available at all times until 1yr of age, then cut back to a smaller ration.
Greens: as for adults (list has been to you given to you seperately: below)
Amount: as much as they want.
Water: a shallow bowl of fresh water, you may want to offer a lick bottle aswell.
Fresh water should be available at all time, rabbits will not eat if they don't have water available.
Treats: I don't give baby rabbits treats as they are still developing a healthy gut in terms of healthy bacteria and pH. I'd recommend waiting until about 6 months of age before introducing treat foods such as apple/pear/other fruits/saltanas/carrot (the orange part).
Branches: fresh apple or pear branches if available including the leaves, untreated by chemicals.
No high carbohydrate or high sugar foods (as described in the treat section, below).
No grain mixes, pellets only please, no oats/beans/bread/cereals or other high carb foods.
No corn and no Rhubarb.
This list is not all inclusive there are many other substances which are dangerous to rabbits.
Please move indoor plants out of reach of the rabbits, also do not allow them access to dry dog/cat food.
Further baby rabbit instructions:
Vaccination for VHD at 10 to 12 weeks of age and then annually.
Seperate Males and Females until they have been de-sexed.Male neuter usually at 4 months of age.Female spay usually at 6 months of age.
Diet for adult rabbits (ie:one year and older):
Oaten or grass Hay should be the bulk of a rabbit's diet %80 to %90. Apple or pear tree branches and leaves (not treated with chemicals).
Veggies:
Grass
Dark green leafy lettuce eg: Cos lettuce and lettuce mixes
Bok Choy and other asian greens
Rocket
Carrot ~ tops only (the green leafy part)
Cellery tops, and stalks: (cut the cellery into pieces as the stringy bits can cause problems in the gut)
Parsley, Dill, Oregano, Basil, mint, fennel; the leafy (feathery) green tops. Plus many other herbs.
At least 3 choices daily, to provide a variety of nutrients.
Amount: large handfull or more
Pellets a small portion.
Water fresh at all times.
No:
grain mixes (rabbit mixes), Seeds
Oats
beans (of any kind) , peas,
Wheat, breads, cereals
Chocolate
