The main part of a rabbit’s diet should be timothy hay. They should also receive 1-3 cups of fresh leafy green vegetables every day (depending on the size of the rabbit) and ¼-½ cups of fortified pellets. Treats (including carrots, bananas, berries, etc.) should only be given in very small amounts.

Rabbits eat a variety of fibrous foods that include timothy hay, pellets, leafy greens, and the occasional fruit treat.

Rabbits primarily eat hay and grasses in the wild, so mimicking their natural diet is essential for their health. Hay is a crucial component of a rabbit’s diet, providing essential fiber and aiding in digestion. Vegetables should also be incorporated into a rabbit’s diet, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

Rabbits are herbivores (they eat plant material). In the wild, they eat predominantly grass, grazing for up to 6-8 hours a day. Their whole digestive tract from their teeth right down to the end of their gastrointestinal tract is adapted to this diet and eating pattern.

In the wild, bunnies consume vast volumes of grass as well as some herbs, leaves, tree barks, twigs, shrubs, sprouts, fallen leaves, fruits, seeds, and other types of vegetables, depending on the seasons and what is available.