Baby rabbits have different nutritional needs from adult rabbits.
A newborn kit depends almost completely on its mother’s milk, while a five-week-old rabbit is beginning to explore hay, pellets and small amounts of fresh food. By the time the rabbit is fully weaned, its digestive system is going through another important transition.
This makes baby rabbit nutrition one of the areas where sudden diet changes can cause serious problems.
The safest approach is to understand what rabbits should eat at each stage rather than following one feeding plan from birth to adulthood.
This guide explains what to feed baby rabbits, when to introduce hay, pellets and vegetables, how weaning affects digestion, and how to gradually move a growing rabbit toward an adult diet.
Why Baby Rabbit Nutrition Is Different
Rabbits are hindgut fermenters.
Their digestive system depends on a complex population of microorganisms in the caecum to process fibrous plant material.
Young rabbits are still developing this digestive system.
During the first weeks of life, they receive:
- Their mother’s milk
- Exposure to the mother’s microorganisms
- Gradual experience with hay and other solid food
Weaning is therefore more than simply stopping milk.
It is a major nutritional and digestive transition.
RSPCA describes weaning as a particularly sensitive stage because young rabbits are building the gut system that they will depend on throughout life.
For this reason, avoid:
- Sudden food changes
- Large amounts of unfamiliar vegetables
- Sugary treats
- Constant switching between pellet brands
- Feeding young rabbits like mature adults
Baby Rabbit Feeding Timeline
A useful general timeline is:
Birth to Around 10 Days
Main nutrition:
Mother’s milk
The kits remain in the nest and are not ready for an ordinary rabbit diet.
Around 10 Days to 3 Weeks
Continue nursing.
Begin providing access to:
- Good-quality hay
- Safe water as the kits become mobile enough to reach it
The rabbits may begin nibbling hay while still relying heavily on milk.
Around 3 to 5 Weeks
The kits become increasingly active and eat more hay.
They still nurse from their mother.
Keep their diet stable.
Around 5 to 8 Weeks
Hay remains continuously available.
Small quantities of appropriate rabbit nuggets and suitable greens may begin to be introduced gradually if the kits are eating hay well.
They are still completing the weaning process.
Around 8 Weeks
For ordinary pet and welfare-focused management, kits should be fully weaned and independent.
Their diet can include:
- Plenty of suitable hay
- Appropriate growth-stage pellets
- Familiar greens introduced gradually
- Fresh drinking water
Juvenile Growth
As the rabbit grows, continue monitoring:
- Weight
- Body condition
- Hay consumption
- Droppings
- Pellet portions
Gradually transition toward an adult maintenance diet as physical growth slows.
Exact timing varies with breed and individual development.
Birth to Around 10 Days: Mother’s Milk Comes First
A newborn rabbit does not need a vegetable bowl.
It does not need fruit, pellets or treats.
Its primary nutrition comes from its mother’s milk.
Rabbit mothers commonly nurse their kits only once or twice per day, often for just a few minutes.
This can surprise new owners.
A doe that spends most of the day away from her babies is not necessarily refusing to feed them.
Signs a Newborn Kit May Be Feeding Normally
A well-fed newborn usually appears:
- Warm
- Relatively quiet
- Rounded around the abdomen
- Strong when gently checked
A poorly fed kit may appear:
- Wrinkled
- Thin
- Cold
- Weak
- Restless
If you think a newborn is not receiving milk, seek rabbit-experienced veterinary advice before automatically attempting formula feeding.
Hand-rearing newborn rabbits is difficult.
Do Not Give Newborn Rabbits Cow’s Milk
Cow’s milk is not an appropriate replacement for rabbit milk.
Do not improvise with:
- Cow’s milk
- Human infant formula
- Sweetened milk
- Condensed milk
because the nutrient composition is different from rabbit milk.
If kits are genuinely orphaned or cannot nurse, obtain veterinary guidance about appropriate hand-rearing.
Around 10 Days: Introduce Hay
RSPCA recommends making good-quality hay available from around 10 days old.
The kits will initially investigate and nibble it while continuing to nurse.
Hay becomes increasingly important as they grow.
It helps establish the feeding behaviour they will need throughout life.
Why Hay Matters
Suitable hay provides:
- Structural fibre
- Long chewing periods
- Support for normal digestive movement
- Natural dental wear
- Foraging opportunities
Getting young rabbits accustomed to hay early helps prevent them from becoming overly dependent on concentrated pellets.
What Type of Hay Should Baby Rabbits Eat?
There is more than one acceptable approach.
Young growing rabbits have higher requirements for:
- Energy
- Protein
- Minerals
than ordinary adult maintenance rabbits.
Alfalfa is richer in protein and calcium than common grass hays and is therefore sometimes used for growing rabbits.
However, this does not mean every baby rabbit must eat only alfalfa.
Suitable options may include:
- Timothy hay
- Orchard grass hay
- Meadow hay
- Other good-quality grass hay
- Alfalfa where appropriate for growth
Some feeding programmes use a mixture.
The correct choice depends partly on:
- Pellet formulation
- Growth rate
- Breed
- Body condition
- Whether the rabbit is nursing
- Overall diet
The important point is that young rabbits should become accustomed to eating plenty of fibrous forage.
Is Alfalfa Hay Best for Every Baby Rabbit?
Not necessarily.
Alfalfa can be useful for:
- Growing rabbits
- Pregnant rabbits
- Nursing does
- Certain underweight rabbits
because it is nutritionally richer than grass hay.
VCA specifically allows alfalfa for growing rabbits.
However, as the rabbit reaches adult maintenance, an alfalfa-heavy diet may supply more protein and calcium than is needed.
That is why grass hays such as timothy are generally preferred for ordinary healthy adult rabbits.
For a growing rabbit, the overall diet matters more than declaring one hay universally “best.”
3 to 5 Weeks: Nursing and Hay Become the Main Focus
During this stage, young rabbits become much more active.
They begin spending more time outside the nest and investigating what their mother eats.
Continue providing:
- Mother’s milk
- Unlimited suitable hay
- Fresh water
- A stable environment
Do not rush the introduction of many new foods.
The rabbit’s digestive system is still developing.
Baby Rabbits Learn From Their Mother
Young rabbits naturally investigate the mother’s food.
They also obtain important gastrointestinal microorganisms partly through contact with her and her caecotrophs.
This is another reason not to separate healthy kits from the doe unnecessarily early.
Around 5 Weeks: Pellets and Greens Can Begin Gradually
RSPCA advises that once kits are about five weeks old and eating hay well, small quantities of nuggets and greens can begin to be introduced gradually.
The key word is:
gradually.
Do not suddenly give a five-week-old rabbit:
- A bowl full of cabbage
- Five different vegetables
- Fruit
- A completely different pellet
- A huge mixed salad
Introduce one unfamiliar food at a time.
How to Introduce Greens to Baby Rabbits
A simple method is:
- Make sure the rabbit is already eating hay well.
- Choose one suitable leafy green.
- Offer a very small amount.
- Keep the rest of the diet familiar.
- Monitor droppings and appetite.
- Gradually increase if tolerated.
- Introduce another food later.
Possible starter greens can include appropriate amounts of familiar foods such as:
- Romaine lettuce
- Coriander
- Basil
- Other rabbit-safe leafy greens
You do not need to introduce every vegetable immediately.
Do You Have to Wait Until Three Months to Feed Vegetables?
No universal three-month rule applies to every rabbit.
Some older rabbit advice recommends waiting until around 12 weeks before introducing greens.
However, current RSPCA guidance allows small quantities from around five weeks, provided kits are eating hay well and foods are introduced gradually.
For SimpleTipsGH, the safest advice is therefore not to use a rigid birthday.
Consider:
- Whether the rabbit is still with its mother
- What food it already knows
- Whether it is eating hay normally
- Whether it has recently been moved
- Whether its droppings are normal
A newly purchased or recently weaned rabbit should not have its entire diet changed merely because an online age chart says it is old enough.
Newly Rehomed Baby Rabbits Need Dietary Stability
If you bring home a young rabbit, ask exactly what it has been eating.
Try to obtain information about:
- Hay type
- Pellet brand
- Pellet amount
- Greens already introduced
- Feeding schedule
Keep the familiar diet initially.
Moving to a new home is already stressful.
Changing:
- Housing
- Companions
- Hay
- Pellets
- Vegetables
all at once makes it difficult to identify the cause if digestive problems develop.
Any planned food transition should be gradual.
Pellets for Baby Rabbits
Growing rabbits may need more concentrated nutrition than ordinary adults.
A quality rabbit pellet can supply:
- Protein
- Energy
- Vitamins
- Minerals
during growth.
However, pellets should not train a young rabbit to ignore hay.
Choose Plain Rabbit Pellets
Use a uniform rabbit pellet or nugget rather than a colourful muesli mixture containing:
- Seeds
- Corn
- Flakes
- Nuts
- Coloured pieces
Muesli encourages selective feeding and is not recommended as a healthy rabbit diet.
How Much Pellet Should a Baby Rabbit Eat?
Do not use one universal rule such as:
“Every baby rabbit gets 1/8 cup per day.”
A suitable amount depends on:
- Age
- Breed
- Expected adult size
- Current weight
- Body condition
- Growth rate
- Pellet energy density
- Other foods in the diet
RSPCA notes that growing rabbits may require larger portions than adult maintenance rabbits.
RWAF, however, does not recommend unlimited pellet feeding even for kits and stresses that hay and grass should remain the mainstay.
For beginners, a sensible approach is:
- Use pellets formulated for rabbits
- Follow the manufacturer or rabbit-experienced veterinarian’s growth-stage guidance
- Measure the ration
- Monitor growth and body condition
- Make sure hay consumption remains strong
Do not continually refill the pellet bowl simply because it is empty.
Why Unlimited Pellets Can Become a Problem
Rabbits often prefer calorie-dense pellets to hay.
If too many pellets are available, some young rabbits may fill up on concentrated feed and eat less hay.
That can interfere with establishing good lifelong eating habits.
The goal is not simply to make a baby rabbit grow as quickly as possible.
The goal is healthy development.
Fresh Water for Baby Rabbits
The nursing mother must have clean water available at all times.
As kits begin leaving the nest and exploring solid food, they should also be able to access clean drinking water safely.
Use a container that:
- Cannot easily tip
- Is accessible
- Is shallow and safe for the age of the kits
A heavy ceramic bowl works well for many rabbits.
A bottle can also be used, but check that:
- The valve works
- Water flows freely
- The young rabbits know how to use it
Never assume a full bottle means water is actually available.
Water Is Not Optional
Vegetables contain moisture, but they do not replace drinking water.
Fresh water should remain continuously available as the rabbits become independently drinking animals.
During hot weather in Ghana, check water more frequently.
Around 8 Weeks: Weaning Should Be Complete
For ordinary pet and welfare-focused management, RSPCA recommends that kits remain with their mother until around eight weeks old, by which time they should be fully weaned and independent.
At this stage the young rabbit should be eating:
- Hay consistently
- Appropriate pellets
- Familiar fresh greens where introduced
- Drinking water
This is not the time for sudden diet experimentation.
The period around weaning can be particularly sensitive for digestion.
What Happens During Weaning?
Weaning involves more than the disappearance of milk.
The young rabbit is shifting toward complete dependence on:
- Fibre fermentation
- Hay and forage
- Solid food
- Its developing caecal microbiome
This is one reason dietary stability is important.
Stress and sudden dietary changes around weaning can create digestive problems.
Monitor Droppings Closely During Weaning
Healthy rabbit faecal pellets should generally be:
- Numerous
- Round
- Firm
- Fairly consistent
You may also occasionally see caecotrophs.
Caecotrophs are different from ordinary faeces.
They are nutrient-rich soft material rabbits normally eat directly.
Warning Signs
Get veterinary advice if a young rabbit develops:
- True watery diarrhoea
- Severe bloating
- Complete appetite loss
- Very few droppings
- No droppings
- Severe weakness
Young rabbits can deteriorate quickly.
Diarrhoea in Baby Rabbits Can Be Serious
Do not automatically blame vegetables.
VCA notes that diarrhoea in young rabbits may be associated with problems such as coccidiosis, a parasitic disease that can become serious or fatal if not diagnosed and treated appropriately.
A young rabbit with genuine watery diarrhoea should be assessed by a veterinarian.
Do not simply remove vegetables and wait several days.
2 to 6+ Months: Juvenile Growth
After weaning, the rabbit remains a growing animal.
This stage may continue for different lengths of time depending on breed.
Smaller breeds mature sooner.
Giant breeds take longer.
During juvenile growth, maintain:
- Plenty of appropriate hay
- Measured growth-appropriate pellets
- Familiar safe leafy greens
- Continuous drinking water
Monitor weight and body condition.
Don’t Feed a Growing Rabbit Like an Overweight Adult
Adult weight-loss advice should not automatically be applied to a juvenile rabbit.
Growing rabbits require adequate:
- Protein
- Energy
- Minerals
to build:
- Bone
- Muscle
- Healthy tissues
Over-restricting food simply because you want a dwarf rabbit to remain tiny is inappropriate.
Let the rabbit grow normally.
Don’t Try to Make Rabbits Grow Faster Either
The opposite mistake also occurs in rabbit farming.
More pellets do not automatically mean healthier growth.
Pushing maximum growth can contribute to:
- Obesity
- Poor hay consumption
- Nutritional imbalance
Growth should be monitored through:
- Body weight
- Body condition
- General health
- Breed expectations
rather than trying to make every young rabbit as heavy as possible as quickly as possible.
Transitioning Toward an Adult Diet
As growth slows, the diet gradually moves toward adult maintenance.
For a healthy adult pet rabbit, the long-term feeding pattern should eventually be based mainly on:
- Hay and/or grass
- Leafy greens
- A smaller measured pellet portion
- Fresh water
The transition should not happen overnight.
Gradually adjust:
- Pellet type
- Pellet quantity
- Hay type
where needed.
Large and giant breeds may continue growing longer than small breeds, so use individual development rather than one exact birthday.
Transitioning Away From Alfalfa
If a growing rabbit has been eating alfalfa hay or alfalfa-based pellets, the transition to an adult grass-hay diet should be gradual.
Possible adult grass hays include:
- Timothy
- Orchard grass
- Meadow hay
- Other appropriate grass hays
Mix the old and new forage during transition if necessary.
Do not abruptly remove everything familiar in one day.
Vegetables for Growing Rabbits
Once fresh foods have been successfully introduced, provide variety rather than relying on one vegetable.
Suitable examples can include:
- Romaine
- Coriander
- Basil
- Mint
- Carrot tops
- Other appropriate greens
Introduce unfamiliar foods gradually.
Avoid Making Fruit a Routine Baby Food
Fruit is not necessary for growth.
Foods such as:
- Banana
- Mango
- Apple
- Grapes
contain much more sugar than leafy vegetables.
There is no reason to make fruit a regular part of a baby rabbit’s diet.
If offered later as a treat, quantities should remain small.
Foods Baby Rabbits Should Not Eat
Avoid:
- Chocolate
- Avocado
- Onions
- Garlic
- Rhubarb leaves
- Potato green parts
- Bread
- Pasta
- Biscuits
- Sugary cereal
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Hamster food
- Dog or cat food
- Large amounts of fruit
- Unidentified plants
Our 10 Unsafe Foods for Rabbits guide covers this in greater detail.
Don’t Use Treats to Replace Proper Nutrition
Young rabbits do not need:
- Yogurt drops
- Honey sticks
- Seed bars
- Sweet commercial snacks
These products do not provide what a growing rabbit actually needs.
If you want to reward an older juvenile rabbit that already tolerates greens, use a small amount of familiar safe food.
Baby Rabbits and Local Foods in Ghana
Owners and farmers in Ghana may not always have easy access to imported timothy hay.
The goal is not to depend on one imported product name.
Suitable local grasses and correctly identified forage can also contribute to rabbit nutrition.
Important considerations include:
- Correct plant identification
- Adequate fibre
- Clean harvesting
- Proper drying and storage
- Avoiding pesticides
- Avoiding mould
Our Best Rabbit Foods in Ghana guide covers local forage options separately.
Be Careful During the Rainy Season
High humidity can cause hay, forage and pellets to deteriorate.
Check stored feed for:
- Mould
- Dampness
- Musty smell
- Insects
- Spoilage
Do not feed mouldy material to baby or adult rabbits.
Keep feed:
- Off damp floors
- Protected from rain
- In a dry ventilated storage area
Hot-Weather Feeding in Ghana
Baby rabbits still require a balanced diet during hot weather.
Do not replace hay with cucumber or watery vegetables because temperatures are high.
Provide:
- Shade
- Good ventilation
- Continuous clean water
- Fresh feed
- Proper heat management
Remove fresh vegetables before they spoil.
How to Change Pellet Brands Safely
If changing pellets:
- Keep the old pellet available.
- Add a small amount of the new pellet.
- Gradually increase the new portion.
- Reduce the old food over time.
- Monitor appetite and droppings.
Do not suddenly replace a familiar pellet with a completely different product unless a veterinarian specifically advises immediate change.
What Makes a Good Rabbit Pellet?
Look for a plain pellet designed specifically for rabbits.
Avoid mixtures containing:
- Seeds
- Nuts
- Coloured cereal pieces
- Sweetened ingredients
The exact nutrient requirements vary by life stage.
A product formulated for growing rabbits may differ from adult maintenance feed.
Check the manufacturer’s label and use veterinary or rabbit nutrition guidance when needed.
How to Know Whether a Baby Rabbit Is Growing Well
Do not judge only by whether the rabbit looks fluffy.
Monitor:
- Body weight
- Body condition
- Activity
- Appetite
- Droppings
- Coat condition
Regular weighing can be particularly useful during growth.
Record the numbers so you can identify trends.
When Weight Gain Becomes Concerning
A young rabbit should generally grow, but rapid weight increase does not automatically mean better health.
A rabbit becoming excessively fat may be receiving:
- Too many pellets
- Too many treats
- Too little exercise
Likewise, poor growth may indicate:
- Inadequate nutrition
- Dental disease
- Parasites
- Chronic illness
- Digestive disease
- Competition for food
Persistent poor growth should be investigated.
Feeding Multiple Young Rabbits
When kits live together, make sure all individuals can access:
- Hay
- Pellets
- Water
A larger or more dominant rabbit may consume more of the concentrated feed.
Using multiple feeding locations can help.
Weighing individual rabbits is useful because the total amount of food disappearing does not tell you whether each rabbit is eating enough.
Caecotrophs Are Part of Rabbit Nutrition
Rabbits produce two main types of digestive output.
The familiar dry round pellets are ordinary faeces.
Caecotrophs are softer, nutrient-rich material that rabbits normally consume directly.
This behaviour is normal and important.
Do not prevent rabbits from eating caecotrophs.
Is Soft Stool Normal in Baby Rabbits?
Not all soft material is diarrhoea.
Caecotrophs can look:
- Dark
- Soft
- Shiny
- Clustered
However, repeatedly uneaten soft material or true liquid diarrhoea deserves attention.
In young rabbits, err on the side of caution.
When Should a Baby Rabbit See a Veterinarian?
Seek prompt veterinary advice if a young rabbit:
- Stops eating
- Produces very few or no droppings
- Develops watery diarrhoea
- Has a severely swollen abdomen
- Becomes weak
- Loses weight
- Fails to grow
- Has difficulty breathing
- Has persistent nasal or eye discharge
Do not wait for a baby rabbit to become severely ill before seeking help.
Common Baby Rabbit Feeding Mistakes
Avoid:
- Giving vegetables to newborn kits
- Hand-feeding without a genuine need
- Assuming every baby rabbit requires unlimited pellets
- Restricting pellets using adult weight-loss rules
- Feeding only alfalfa without considering the rest of the diet
- Waiting until exactly three months before introducing every green regardless of circumstances
- Introducing several new vegetables together
- Changing pellets suddenly after rehoming
- Feeding fruit as an important source of vitamins
- Giving bread or cereal snacks
- Allowing hay to run out
- Ignoring diarrhoea
- Using one exact pellet measurement for every breed and age
- Trying to keep a dwarf rabbit tiny through underfeeding
- Trying to force faster growth through excessive concentrate feed
Simple Baby Rabbit Feeding Timeline
Birth to Around 10 Days
Main food: Mother’s milk.
No vegetables, fruit or pellets are needed for the kits.
Around 10 Days to 3 Weeks
Main foods: Mother’s milk plus access to good-quality hay.
The kits gradually begin exploring food.
3 to 5 Weeks
Continue:
- Nursing
- Hay
- Safe drinking water access
Keep the diet stable.
5 to 8 Weeks
Continue hay.
Gradually introduce:
- Small amounts of appropriate pellets
- Small amounts of suitable greens
Introduce foods one at a time.
Around 8 Weeks
The rabbit should be fully weaned under ordinary pet-management guidance.
Continue:
- Hay
- Appropriate pellets
- Familiar greens
- Water
Juvenile Growth
Adjust pellet amounts according to:
- Growth
- Size
- Body condition
- Feed formulation
Keep hay central.
Approaching Adulthood
Gradually transition toward:
- Adult grass hay
- Adult maintenance pellet portions
- Varied leafy greens
Timing varies by breed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Do Newborn Baby Rabbits Eat?
Newborn kits depend primarily on their mother’s milk.
Do not give newborns vegetables, fruit or ordinary pellets.
When Can Baby Rabbits Start Eating Hay?
RSPCA recommends making good-quality hay available from around 10 days old.
They will gradually nibble it while continuing to nurse.
When Can Baby Rabbits Eat Pellets?
Small quantities can begin during the weaning period. RSPCA suggests gradual introduction from around five weeks once kits are eating hay well.
Exact feeding amounts depend on the product and rabbit.
When Can Baby Rabbits Eat Vegetables?
RSPCA advises gradual introduction of small quantities of suitable greens from around five weeks once hay eating is established.
Do not suddenly introduce large amounts or several new vegetables at once.
Do Baby Rabbits Need Alfalfa?
Growing rabbits can eat alfalfa, and its higher protein and calcium can support growth.
However, it is not necessary to claim that every baby rabbit must eat only alfalfa.
The entire diet should be balanced for growth.
Can Baby Rabbits Eat Timothy Hay?
Yes.
Growing rabbits can eat suitable grass hay such as timothy.
Should Baby Rabbits Have Unlimited Pellets?
Recommendations differ between rabbit-care authorities.
Some veterinary sources allow free-choice growth pellets for young rabbits, while RWAF specifically advises against unlimited pellet feeding and recommends establishing hay and grass as the diet’s mainstay.
For most owners, measure an appropriate growth ration and adjust it according to the rabbit, pellet formulation and veterinary guidance.
How Much Pellet Should I Feed a Baby Rabbit?
There is no universal 1/8-cup rule.
Age, body size, breed and feed formulation all matter.
Follow growth-stage feeding guidance and monitor the rabbit’s body condition.
When Should Baby Rabbits Stop Drinking Milk?
For ordinary pet and welfare-focused management, kits generally remain with their mother until around eight weeks, by which time they should be fully weaned.
Can Baby Rabbits Eat Fruit?
Fruit is unnecessary for healthy growth.
It is high in sugar and is better reserved as a very occasional treat later rather than being introduced as an important baby food.
Can Baby Rabbits Drink Cow’s Milk?
No.
Cow’s milk is not an appropriate substitute for rabbit milk.
Orphaned kits should receive professional guidance for hand-rearing.
Do Baby Rabbits Need Vitamins?
A properly balanced rabbit diet normally supplies required nutrients.
Do not routinely add vitamin drops or supplements unless a veterinarian identifies a specific need.
What Should I Do If My Baby Rabbit Has Diarrhoea?
True watery diarrhoea in a young rabbit can be serious.
Seek veterinary attention promptly rather than simply changing food and waiting.
Final Thoughts
Good baby rabbit nutrition changes as the rabbit develops.
A newborn kit starts with its mother’s milk.
Around 10 days, hay becomes available and the rabbit begins learning the eating habits it will need for life.
As the kit approaches five weeks and is eating hay well, small amounts of appropriate pellets and greens can begin to be introduced gradually.
By around eight weeks, a healthy pet rabbit should be completing weaning and eating independently.
From there, nutrition needs to support healthy juvenile growth without encouraging excessive pellet consumption or poor hay habits.
The most important principles are:
- Keep the mother and kits together through normal weaning
- Introduce hay early
- Keep hay or grass central to the diet
- Introduce new foods slowly
- Use appropriate rabbit pellets
- Do not apply one pellet quantity to every baby
- Keep fresh water available
- Avoid sugary and processed foods
- Monitor weight, appetite and droppings
- Treat true diarrhoea and appetite loss seriously
Baby rabbits do not need complicated diets.
They need the right foods at the right developmental stage and as little unnecessary dietary disruption as possible.
Sources and Further Reading
- RSPCA — Pregnant Rabbits and Baby Rabbit Care
- RSPCA — A Healthy Diet for Your Pet Rabbit
- MSD Veterinary Manual — Nutrition of Rabbits
- Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund — Rabbit Diet
- Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund — Pellet Feeding Questions
- VCA Animal Hospitals — Feeding Your Rabbit
This article provides general educational information. Orphaned kits, poorly growing rabbits, rabbits with diarrhoea and rabbits that stop eating should be assessed by a rabbit-experienced veterinarian.
