How many times do rabbits eat in a day?

Answer 1

Baby rabbits eat unlimited amounts of food. How much they eat depends on how much they're growing and how much they're moving around; this can also be affected by the weather, stressful conditions, and other factors. When babies are starting to wean, they should have unlimited access to hay and pellets. Between 7 and 13 months, rabbits should slowly transition to adult portions for pellets; hay should stay unlimited, as all rabbits need to eat lots and lots of hay everyday. Dark leafy greens can very slowly be introduced at about 12 weeks, and fresh fruit and veg can be introduced (gradually!) at about 6 months. See the related questions for more info.

Answer 2

Rabbits graze: they eat on and off all day long. There should always be some hay available for rabbits to graze on. Hay is important for a rabbit's mental health, dental health, and digestive health!

Rabbits should also eat fresh leafy greens and pellets every day. It's a good idea to split the daily portions into two separate meals: one in the early morning, and one in the evening -- these are the times when rabbits like best to eat, around sunrise and sunset; also, it's good to avoid letting the rabbit eat too much at once (which can lead to belly upset), or else letting the food sit around and lose its freshness.

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