How old does a rabbit have to be to be taken off of alfalfa hay? When do you start feeding it timothy hay?

Alfalfa hay is not the best hay for rabbits, timothy hay is much healthier. How old is your rabbit?


You can start mixing in the timothy hay with the alfalfa. First a quater timothy, then half, then 3/4 , then full feeding.


My rabbit was being fed timothy hay since she was 2 1/2 months. If your bunny is eating alfalfa hay, then it should be able to eat timothy.


The feeding routine I listed above is good to follow, just add more timothy every 3-5 days.





Good luck, I hope this helps!!





Lily





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http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Bunny鈥?/a>How old does a rabbit have to be to be taken off of alfalfa hay? When do you start feeding it timothy hay?
Having raised rabbits for over 16 years and we have NEVER fed alfalfa hay to any of the rabbits. it is way too rich and since the pellets they eat are made of alfalfa it should not be fed as a hay supplement.


Too much protein (which alfalfa is high in) can cause kidney problems in rabbits. They will also gain internal fat around the organs which can cause all sorts of problems.


Always feed a mix grass or timothy hay to rabbits. That is the best choice.How old does a rabbit have to be to be taken off of alfalfa hay? When do you start feeding it timothy hay?
Well i got my rabbit when he was 6 months old and he had already started eating hay. Alfaalfa hay is not as goood for rabbits timothy hay is better.


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