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You might be wondering what you should
give your bunny to eat, especially if you a new rabbit owner.
Therefore this article will help you find out the most favorite
foods of rabbits to please your pet as much as possible.
Below you will find a list of safest
and most suitable foods and tips for your rabbit:
1.
Fresh hay and water.
It is an important
part of a rabbit's consistent diet that keeps them healthy. Today you
may find a few various types of hay like timothy, alfalfa, and oat.
Timothy hay (aka grass hay) is
considered to be the most important one among them. You may consider
the next two as an additional source of food your pet though
they are not so important. As a main source of rabbit’s daily diet,
timothy hay keeps their digestive system in balance. If they do not
consume this hay, they may have troubles with digestive system that
will in turn cause them to be sick.
2.
Pellets
This is the second
important food for your pet rabbit. Today you may choose from many
different kinds of pellets: pellets only, pellets with treats or
pellets with seeds. While buying pellets ensure if they are high in
fiber by looking at the label on the bag. It would be better to get
pellets which are rich in fiber 16 percent or more.
Attention: You need
to give pellets to your pet in the necessary amounts. Otherwise,
excessive dose may harm its health. Therefore pellets are never
considered to be the main source of food for bunnies.
3.
Vegetables and fruits
This kind of food is
much healthier compared to pellets. But be careful with fruits
which should be given in moderation, due to its sugar content. You
can give your pet the vegetables and fruits only after they are 6
months old.
For beginning, try
to introduce your little bunny only one fruit or vegetable at a time
so that its digestive system can adjust. |
