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Rabbit Pellets (extruded, timothy-based)
Fortified concentrate designed to top up vitamins and minerals alongside a hay-based diet.
Who can eat it
Rabbits
Not suitable for
Guinea pigs, which need a vitamin C-fortified formulation of their own
Benefits
- Fills micronutrient gaps
- Useful for delivering medication
- Helpful for underweight or elderly rabbits
Risks
- Muesli-style mixes encourage selective feeding and dental disease
- Over-feeding pellets reduces hay intake and causes obesity and gut problems
Preparation and serving
- Preparation
- Choose a uniform extruded pellet rather than a colourful mix.
- Serving guidance
- Around 25 g per kilogram of body weight daily for an adult rabbit — roughly an eggcup for a medium rabbit.