Many medical problems (dental disease, gut disease, obesity, kidney or bladder stones, etc) bunnies faced are due to the bunny's diet. Listed below is the recommended diet for a house bunny. Bear in mind that bunnies can be habitual and starting your bunny with a good diet from young would ensure they are not picky or choosy in future.
Golden Rules For A House Bunny Diet
HAY - Mixed hay, timothy hay, high quality grass clippings
Amount to be given: UNLIMITED
Alfalfa hay is only meant for growing bunnies and rabbits that are critically ill.
FRESH LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES -
Amount to be given: 1 cup per 2 kg body weight 2 times daily.
Good vegetables suggestions: Xiao Bai Cai, Chye Sim, Chinese Parsley, Wheatgrass, Kale, Parsley, Carrot tops, Raspberry leaves, Brocolli leaves, Romaine lettuce, etc
PELLETS - Must be of high quality
(always check fibre & protein content at the back of packet, do not purchase pellets without declared nutritional content)
High fibre: (15-16% crude fibre), 13-18% crude protein (ideally 16%)
Amount to be given: 1 teaspoon per 2 kg body weight twice daily only.
Recommended brands: Oxbow Bunny Basics, Kaytee Tomithy pellets, Mazuri Timothy based pellets.
TREATS - Avoid commercially prepared treats, natural fruit and vegetables can act as healthier treats for your bunny.
Amount to be given: Do not exceed 1 teaspoon per 2 kg body weight per day
Types of treats - Carrot, strawberries, blueberries, other berries, apple, brocolli, cauliflower, etc.
Info taken from The Animal Doctors.
