Diet Portion Calculator for Rabbits
Calculate the proper amount of hay, vegetables, pellets, and treats to feed your rabbit based on their age and weight. Get personalized feeding recommendations for optimal rabbit nutrition.
Calculate the proper amount of hay, vegetables, pellets, and treats to feed your rabbit based on their age and weight. Get personalized feeding recommendations for optimal rabbit nutrition.
Bunnies less than 6 weeks old should still be nursing.
This is only an estimate. Many circumstances can change this formula. For example, rabbits that are pregnant or lactating would need to eat more. Rabbits with digestive issues need to eat according to your veterinarian's advice. Always consult your veterinarian for proper diet portions for your rabbits.
Timothy, Orchard, Meadow, or Oat hay should be available 24/7. Alfalfa only for young rabbits under 7 months.
Fresh leafy greens like romaine lettuce, cilantro, parsley. Introduce one at a time after 12 weeks old.
High-fiber, timothy-based pellets. Unlimited for young rabbits, controlled portions for adults.
Fresh fruits like apple, banana, berries. Maximum 1-2 tablespoons, 1-2 times per week only.
Fresh, clean water should always be available. A rabbit drinks approximately 50-150ml per kg of body weight daily.
Starting at 7 weeks, rabbits can start eating solid foods like pellets and hay.
Wait until 12 weeks old before giving vegetables.
Feed your rabbits high-quality alfalfa hay and pellets.
You can let your rabbits decide how much pellets and hay they want to eat during this time period to maximize growth.
When feeding veggies at 12 weeks, start SLOWLY and ONE vegetable at a time to ensure your rabbits won't develop digestive problems.
Starting at 7 months, you can start changing your rabbit's diet SLOWLY.
Introduce grass hay while slowly decreasing alfalfa hay.
Increase the amount of vegetables from 15 grams per day up to 128 grams per day, gradually.
Pellets should be decreased from unlimited amounts to 1/2 cup per 6 lbs (2.7 kg) of body weight.
Treats should be given 1-2 times per week in small amounts.
You can choose between grass, oats, or straw hay to feed your rabbits.
Let them decide how much hay they want to eat. Just make sure it's not alfalfa because it's too high in calcium.
Pellets should be controlled to 1/2 cup per 6 lbs (2.7 kg) of body weight.
Vegetables should be fed 1-2 cups per 6 lbs (2.7 kg) of body weight.
Treats should be kept to a minimum of 1-2 times per week in small amounts.
Alfalfa hay can be fed to old rabbits if they are frail and weak. The extra calcium in alfalfa can help.
A safer move is to bring your rabbit to a veterinarian and let them decide your rabbit's diet.
Old rabbits need to be monitored closely.
Continue adult diet if weight is okay; frail, older rabbits may be fed unlimited pellets.
All of the things written above assume that your rabbit is healthy and normal. The portions of their diet would change depending on the situation. For example, pregnant rabbits would need to eat more. Always consult your veterinarian.