Rabbit Breeding

Sorry Bugs, it takes more than carrots to keep a rabbit in top form. When it comes to feeding and diet, a rabbit’s fairly sensitive digestive system has to be taken into account. A few tips;
Hay, Hay and more Hay
The average rabbit should have a supply of fresh hay available at all times. Feeding your rabbit a variety of the different types of hay available is often a good idea, as each different type has a different texture and fiber content.
Alfalfa Hay is great for pregnant does and rabbits under 6 months of age. However it is too rich for most adult rabbits, in excess it can cause some major health problems.
Timothy Hay is favored by most rabbits and is the type carried most commonly in pet supply stores. Oat Hay is good to give once in a while for a little variety and as it is thicker it helps keep sharp teeth in check. Orchard Grass has a much softer texture than other hay, and makes great bedding too.
Pellet Feeding
In general it is best to avoid giving your rabbit fancy “gourmet pellets” as more than the occasional treat. “Gourmet” pellets are those with peanuts, honey, colored cereal and other artificial additives. Rabbits 6 months of age and over should be given 2-3 tablespoons of alfalfa pellets per five pounds of body weight per day. Pregnant does and babies under 6 months however should be given access to all the pellets they desire.
Greens and Fruits
Rabbits will enjoy a full range of greenery. Most lettuce varieties are fine for rabbits, and they also enjoy such things as collard and mustard greens. Some rabbits even enjoy the occasional bok choy salad. Iceberg lettuce has no nutritional value for rabbits, so should not be the focus of his veggie diet. Cabbage and cauliflower should be avoided as they cause bloating and excess gas.
Rabbits can be given a variety of fresh fruits such as apples, oranges, strawberries and blueberries. Grapes, raisins and bananas should be avoided as they contain far too much sugar for your rabbit to handle.