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Which hay is usually too rich for adult rabbits?

Alfalfa hay is best as a treat for adults.

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  1. Timothy hay
  2. Alfalfa hay ✔
  3. Orchard grass

Why: Alfalfa is too rich in calories and calcium for healthy adult rabbits. Adults do best on grass hays such as timothy or orchard grass.

Huh, didn't know that: Merck says too much calcium over time can lead to bladder and kidney stones in rabbits.

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Why did the adult rabbit skip alfalfa? He was watching his bunny figure.
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References

Answer: Alfalfa hay. Alfalfa is too rich in calories and calcium for healthy adult rabbits. Adults do best on grass hays such as timothy or orchard grass.

  1. Rabbit.org: Rabbit Diet and Nutrition rabbit.org/care/food-diet
    Offer alfalfa hay only to babies, nursing mothers, and elderly or injured rabbits.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Merck Veterinary Manual: Diet for Rabbits www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/rabbits/diet-for-rabbits
    Adult rabbits that are not pregnant or nursing generally should not be fed alfalfa hay
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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