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How should pellets be fed to adult rabbits?

In small measured amounts, never as the main food.

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  2. In small measured amounts ✔
  3. Instead of hay

Why: Hay is the foundation of a rabbit's diet, and pellets should be a small part. Too many pellets can lead to obesity and other health problems.

Huh, didn't know that: House Rabbit Society suggests about 1/4 cup of pellets per 6 pounds of body weight per day.

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Answer: In small measured amounts. Hay is the foundation of a rabbit's diet, and pellets should be a small part. Too many pellets can lead to obesity and other health problems.

  1. Rabbit.org: Rabbit Diet and Nutrition rabbit.org/care/food-diet
    Use a good quality, high-fiber timothy-based pellet as a small part of your rabbit’s diet.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. House Rabbit Society: Diet houserabbit.org/diet
    1/4 cup pellets per 6 lbs. of body weight per day
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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