Rabbits need a tablespoon of commercial rabbit nuggets or pellets once or twice daily. Rabbits must be provided with a high fibre diet. But fresh green vegetables must not be their only source of food, the fibre content is too low. Lawn clippings must not be fed as they ferment rapidly and cause digestive upset in your rabbit.įresh green vegetables such as cabbage, lettuce, broccoli and celery should be included in their daily diet - approximately 2 cups a day. If you are keeping your rabbit inside most of the time or they do not have access to grass for several hours a day you can use grass hay as an alternative fibre source. Their diet must consist of unlimited access to grass hay and/or grass.
Rabbits' teeth are constantly growing and need to be continually worn down by eating. Pet rabbits must be fed a high fibre diet to help maintain their body and teeth health. Approximately 30 feeds, of 2 to 8g of food, each day is normal. Rabbits need to eat small amounts frequently. sometimes the bark from bushes and trees.Their natural diet consists generally of young leaves from: Rabbits are herbivores and only eat plant material. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 protects the welfare of all animals, including rabbits. If you decide to purchase a rabbit, make sure you are prepared to care for them that long. Rabbits generally live for 5 to 8 years depending on their environment and breed, but they can live for as long as 12 years. It is important that you understand all the requirements for caring for a rabbit before you buy one. Some breeds of rabbits, particularly the longer haired rabbits, may require daily grooming. In general rabbits need appropriate housing, exercise, socialisation and a specific diet for good welfare. While the breed of a rabbit, in most cases, has little impact on its quality as a pet, you may be interested in the size of the rabbit when it is adult or full-grown.Rabbits make great pets.
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