How Much Food Should a Rabbit Eat? (Pellets, Veg & Hay Together)

A fuller picture than our hay-only guide — here’s how hay, pellets and veg come together across a typical day.

Recap: hay unlimited, pellets measured, veg daily

Hay should always be available in effectively unlimited amounts. Pellets are a small, measured daily portion. Fresh veg is a modest daily addition, introduced gradually.

Sample full-day feeding schedule

Morning: fresh hay top-up, measured pellet portion. Midday/afternoon: fresh greens portion. Evening: check hay levels, top up if needed, fresh water checked. Hay itself should never run out between top-ups.

Adjusting for age/weight

Pellet portions generally scale with a rabbit’s size — check packaging guidance, or ask us, if you’re unsure what’s right for your rabbit specifically. Hay stays unlimited regardless of size or age.

General small-pet care information, not veterinary advice — if your pet has a specific health condition, is a picky eater, or you are changing their diet, it is worth checking with an exotic-animal-savvy vet for guidance tailored to them.

FAQs

Does an older rabbit need less food?

This can vary by individual — it’s worth checking with a vet if you’re noticing weight changes, rather than adjusting portions on assumption alone.

What if my rabbit finishes their pellets quickly and seems hungry?

Make sure hay is genuinely unlimited and available — often what looks like hunger after pellets is better addressed with more hay access, not more pellets.

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