Hay is the MOST important part of a rabbit's diet. It makes up 90% of what they should be fed daily. Hay is important for two main reasons 1) the shorter strands keep rabbit's teeth worn down 2) the 100% fibre content keeps the digestive system clean and running smoothly.
There are many differant types of hay such as Timothy, Meadow, Herbal, Oxbow, Orchard Grass, Barley, Oat.....they each have very differant textures. Make sure the hay is sweet smelling and free of dust. Mouldy hay has nasty spores which cause respiritory infections if inhaled.
Some hays have more protein in such as alfalfa, which is only suitable for young rabbits, pregnant does or does feeding a litter.
Hi I was just wondering if the above info was correct?
There are many differant types of hay such as Timothy, Meadow, Herbal, Oxbow, Orchard Grass, Barley, Oat.....they each have very differant textures. Make sure the hay is sweet smelling and free of dust. Mouldy hay has nasty spores which cause respiritory infections if inhaled.
Some hays have more protein in such as alfalfa, which is only suitable for young rabbits, pregnant does or does feeding a litter.
Hi I was just wondering if the above info was correct?