How often should you feed a rabbit?

Answer 1

The short answer is that you should feed a rabbit everyday, several times a day.

All rabbits of all ages should have an unlimited supply of timothy hay, at all times. You can also give them oat hay, grass hay (sometimes called orchard grass) and/or straw. Young rabbits will benefit from the additional nutrition of alfalfa hay, but older rabbits should have their quantity of alfalfa hay restricted as it is high in calories and calcium which can cause bladder sludge. It is good as a treat for older rabbits.

If you feed your adult rabbits pellets, you should feed it 1/4 to 1/2 cup of pellets per day for every 6 pounds of body weight. Pellets can be served once a day, or split up into two meals (breakfast and dinner). Weaned baby rabbits may be allowed unlimited timothy and alfalfa pellets to help them grow.

Fruit should be limited as they are high in sugar and calories. Contrary to popular opinion, carrots, though vegetables, are also high in sugar and should be considered more a treat food than a staple food. No more than 1-2 oz. of fruit per 6 pounds of body weight.

Vegetables can be introduced around the 12th week of age, and should be tested one at a time to see how well your rabbit likes them and whether your rabbit has an adverse reaction to each one. There is a suggested veggie list at the House Rabbit Society site. There are some plants that are poisonous to rabbits which should be avoided. The links for these lists can be seen below. Generally speaking, dark leafy greens can be included in a daily salad (1-3 cups per day for a 5 pound rabbit), served once a day or split up into two meals; all other vegetables should be considered treats, like fruit.

If your rabbit gets bloated or gassy, or seems lethargic after eating pellets, you may want to remove them from its diet or try a different brand. Some rabbits do not do well with pellets, and for them you might want to avoid pellets entirely. If you remove pellets from your rabbit's diet, you will need to compensate by making sure it eats as much hay as possible. Increased vegetable intake is another option, though your rabbit should be monitored to make sure that the increase isn't detrimental to its well-being.

One last tip: Encourage your rabbit to eat as much hay as it wants by giving it fresh hay several times a day.

Answer 2

Rabbits should have access to hay and fresh water at all times. In addition to hay, they should be fed a measured amount of fresh vegetables daily, while pellets should be given in moderation. Treats should be limited to occasional small portions.

Answer 3

Coming from me about 2 times aday night an dmorning but if you like to feed it on light food through out the day do.
Just refill the food bowl when it is empty. The rabbit will eat the pieces of chow he likes the best first. However, he needs to finish everything for complete nutrition. Also, give fresh hay and water!

Answer 4

Some rabbits eat more then others, but your rabbit should eat at least once a day. Most people feed their rabbits once or twice a day, but the bunny might eat all day, not just when the food is given to them.

Answer 5

Usually rabbits eat about 3 to 4 times a day,now when they are babies they eat exactly 2 times a day for five minutes.

Answer 6

My rabbit eats twice a day, once in the morining and once at night