There’s also a great selection to choose from. What bun could resist a Forage & Feast hay bar topped with such a delectable choice of flowers – Cornflower, Marigold or Rose? High quality feeding hay or fresh grass should make up 85-90% of your rabbits’ diet. Supplement this with a small portion of rabbit nuggets and add the occasional healthy treat. It can cause an unbalanced diet and issues with dental disease and gut or digestion. If you feel that your rabbit is currently on a muesli diet and is not eating enough, you may wish to gradually change them to pellet only. The vast majority of rabbits will eat any pellets. While hay should make up the main component of your rabbits’ diet, you should also include small amounts of other nutritious foods. There are a few items that are classed as unsafe food for rabbits and therefore should be avoided altogether. These include:

Excel Tasty Nuggets: Should be fed as a supplement to rabbit feeding hay or grass to ensure that your rabbits get all the vitamins and minerals that they need. Burgess Excel is reasonably priced, contains high levels of natural fibre (39%), and also has natural antioxidants and prebiotics to make sure your rabbit is getting everything it needs. It also has acceptable fat and protein levels of 4% and 13%, respectively. Excel Feeding Hay & Grass: High-quality, dust-extracted hay for rabbits or fresh grass should make up 85-90% of your rabbits’ diet. You should make sure that it is freely available and replaced with fresh hay every day.This makes up most of your rabbits diet. They should eat a ball of hay the same size as themselves every single day, which will be around 80% of their daily diet intake. You can also add some foraging fun by mixing in some intriguing Luscious Leaves – containing dried dandelion leaves for rabbits, nettle leaves, red clover and ribwort. Or add some Wildflower Forage in with your buns’ favourite hay – made with a delectable blend of rose, hibiscus, marigold and cornflower. If you’re at all unsure about the best way of feeding your animal or have any concerns about specific nutritional requirements at different times of their life, ask your local veterinary practice for advice. A sudden change can cause digestive issues and upset stomachs, even if it is a switch to better food, so bear this in mind! The most likely scenario in which this will be done is the change from young food to adult. Selective Feeding Supreme Science Selective Adult Rabbit Food is slightly pricey pellet-based food, but it is high in fibre (25%) and has good protein (14%) and fat (4%) levels. If your vet has recommended that your rabbit be put on a high-fibre diet, this is a good choice. Alternatively, if your rabbit suffers from constipation, a high-fibre food like this can help, and because fibre makes your rabbit feel fuller for longer, without necessarily adding more calories to their diet, it can help manage weight.

According to the PDSA , guinea pig food should never consist of onions, garlic, mushrooms, iceberg lettuce, avocados, nuts, potatoes, seeds, rhubarb, cabbage or tomato leaves . There are all sorts of temptingly tasty feeding hay and dried grass for rabbits to eat and enjoy and individual bunnies will no doubt have their favourites. Because our rabbits’ digestive system is so delicate, moving from one food to another has to be done very carefully. Even changing within the same brand, for example from a junior rabbit food to an adult rabbit food, requires a transition period of 14-28 days.

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The best way to ensure your rabbits get all the nutrition and fibre they need is by following the 5-step Excel Feeding Plan, developed in conjunction with one of the world’s leading small-animal vets. This is really important for ‘fibrevores’ (as we call them at Burgess) such as rabbits, because fibre is by far the most important part of their diet. Nuggets supplement a rabbit’s diet when fed alongside 85-90% feeding hay. Lettuce – Some types of lettuce, such as iceberg, contain lactucarium, which can be harmful to rabbits in large quantities. Light-coloured lettuce varieties are high in water and have very little nutritional value and will probably just give your rabbits the runs.

With vitamin D, dandelion & nettle our Indoor Rabbit Nuggets have been specifically formulated for your rabbits' needs. These tasty nuggets should be fed as part of the vet recommended Excel Feeding Plan to ensure your rabbits get all they need to help them stay happy and healthy.​ If you’re wanting to change your rabbits’ pellets, look for a brand that has a variety that’s suitable for their needs. For example, indoor rabbits can require a specialist diet with added vitamin D. Junior rabbits have a higher metabolic rate than adults, so you’ll need a junior rabbit food with a higher protein level.

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Junior rabbits have a higher metabolic rate than adults, so look for a junior rabbit food with a higher protein level. Not all rabbits will eat the same thing, just as how humans, dogs, cats and other animals all have different tastes. Yummy, healthy rabbit treats add enrichment to your pets’ day and are great for training and hand feeding, helping you to build your bond with your bunny chums. Rabbit treats can also stimulate natural behaviours – sprinkling some herb treats for rabbits through their feeding hay encourages foraging, which helps keep your buns busy and happy. All of our food for rabbits and nutritious bunny treats are made using only ingredients that meet our stringent specifications.

Fresh Greens: Can be fed as a treat to add variety and provide additional nutrition. Special care must be taken, however, as some greens – such as savoy cabbage and spinach – should only be fed occasionally, and some not at all.As well as being important for maintaining a healthy digestion, fresh, nutritious meadow hay is also good for dental health as the gnawing action required to eat it helps to wear down their continually growing teeth. How many nuggets should I feed my guinea pig? As an added appeal, the nuggets also include mint for an even more enjoyable taste. Rabbits only need about an egg cup’s worth of nuggets per day, meaning this bag will last for a very long time. Paired with lots of feeding hay, fresh greens and fresh water, your rabbits will be healthy and happy. Are made with tasty, natural ingredients, such as mint or oregano, to ensure your bunnies absolutely love their yummy nuggets! Guinea pigs don’t naturally eat fruit or root vegetables, but you can include them in small amounts as treats. This could be small pieces of carrot or celery, a cherry tomato, a little bit of banana or an apple quarter. While fresh fruit is a nice treat, it’s high in sugar and too much of it can cause your guinea pigs to put on weight. What’s more, choosing rabbit pellets or nuggets over other rabbit feeds is one of the best things you can do to help your buns stay healthy and happy.