Commercial rabbit pellets can be purchased for your rabbit, along with unlimited amounts of hay. All food offered should be as fresh as possible and be free of mold. The daily allotment should be offered free choice for consumption throughout the day. In addition to pellets, small portions of dark green or yellow vegetables (e.g., broccoli, Brussels sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, carrots, squash) and fruit (e.g., apples, melon, strawberries) should be offered daily. (Note: To prevent digestive upset, green, leafy vegetables should not be offered to young rabbits under 6 months of age.)As always, provide plenty of clean, fresh water delivered through a water sipper that hangs from the side of the cage. Both food (uneaten) and water should be changed daily.
Because a rabbit’s teeth are in a constant growth mode, provide a hardwood chew block and/or tree branches (e.g., elm, maple, birch, apple, pear, peach) to help keep the teeth worn down properly and to satisfy its desire to chew. Avoid branches from trees such as cedar, redwood, cherry, and oleander, as these can be poisonous.
One behavior of rabbits that might surprise new owners is coprophagy, or the consumption of their own fecal material. This usually occurs during the morning hours. This prac- tice shouldn’t be frowned on, as it actually increases nutrient utilization and absorption within the rabbit’s body.
Because a rabbit’s teeth are in a constant growth mode, provide a hardwood chew block and/or tree branches (e.g., elm, maple, birch, apple, pear, peach) to help keep the teeth worn down properly and to satisfy its desire to chew. Avoid branches from trees such as cedar, redwood, cherry, and oleander, as these can be poisonous.
One behavior of rabbits that might surprise new owners is coprophagy, or the consumption of their own fecal material. This usually occurs during the morning hours. This prac- tice shouldn’t be frowned on, as it actually increases nutrient utilization and absorption within the rabbit’s body.
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