Feeding Hay for Rabbits

Having fresh and irresistibly tasty hay for your rabbit each day is absolutely essential, and it should make up the main bulk of their diet. In fact, around 85%-90% of a rabbit’s diet should consist of high-quality feeding hay and grazed grass. That’s equal to their own body size in hay every day!

Dust extracted means, dust-free hay at the point in the process of removing dust from the field and soil dust, but transport and handling can cause the grass leaves to break resulting in a small amount of grass dust.

Here at Burgess Pet Care, we’re a family-owned independent business based in the heart of Yorkshire, meaning that all of our feeding hay for rabbits is from Yorkshire farmers. We’ve got a long tradition of supporting British farmers and working with local farmers to source high-quality feeding hay. When you choose fresh hay for your pet from Burgess, you’re getting nutritional, rich, tasty hay that has been grown specially for eating! 

Our full rabbit food range also includes tasty rabbit nuggets and pellets, the perfect addition to your bunnie’s diet. 

Most bunnies like to play and throw toys around, so incorporating hay as part of playtime is a great way to get your bunny to enjoy their tasty Timothy hay or Meadow hay. You could stuff a willow ball or a cardboard tube with grass hay, ideal for batting about! Or, try putting a bunch of fresh hay in a sheet of brown paper and tying the ends with a strand of hay to look like a Christmas cracker. Add hay to your rabbit’s favourite areas to encourage all-day grazing.

If you’ve found that your rabbit is refusing to eat their hay, it may be damp or stale. Ensure you’re always buying hay that is fresh and store it correctly in a cool, dry place. Too much of a good thing can also be a problem! If you’re feeding your rabbit up on pellets or vegetables, they simply may not be hungry enough to eat their hay. 

Sudden changes in eating habits might be a cause for concern, so please consult with a veterinarian if you’re worried.