How to Choose the Best Hay for Your Rabbit
Hay is the core of a rabbit's diet. Learn how to choose and store good hay.
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In this guide (6 steps)
Step 1: Know why hay matters
Rabbits need constant access to hay for gut health and teeth wear.
Step 2: Pick grass hays
Timothy, meadow and orchard grass suit most adult rabbits. Alfalfa is richer and usually for young rabbits; ask your vet.
Step 3: Check quality
Good hay smells sweet and is green to light brown, not dusty or mouldy.
Good to know: Offer a mix of hay types to encourage eating.
Step 4: Offer plenty
Give a pile roughly the size of your rabbit each day.
Step 5: Store properly
Keep hay in a dry, ventilated place out of sunlight.
Step 6: Watch eating
If your rabbit stops eating hay or droppings change, contact your vet quickly.
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