Phil, Charlie and Snowy are really quite inexpensive to feed. Any good dietary advice for rabbits should now always be promoting the importance of hay as the main food source - not only is it good for the digestion but also is great at helping to keep their front teeth short.
Rabbits, although not rodents, do have similar dentistry in that their front incisors just keep on growing throughout their lives. A diet high in fibre/roughage (as well as safe “chews”) is essential to counter balance this tooth growth and prevent severe dental problems.Although you may read conflicting advice, as a general rule, rabbits diet should really comprise at least 75% hay (which, when bought in bales from a local farmer, is dirt cheap) and the remainder can be in the form of a rabbit pellet feed, complemented with OCCASSIONAL treats such as carrots or apples.
Our rabbits really do enjoy some variety in their diet but their bowels often don’t! Try not to be tempted to spoil your rabbit and think that you’re showing it lots of love by giving in to their greediness – a bout of diarrhoea all over the cage is how they may end up showing their gratitude
