The 85/10/5 Diet Rule
A rabbit’s diet should be 85% unlimited hay, 10% fresh leafy greens, and only 5% high-quality pellets. This ratio is critical for gut motility (GI stasis is the number one killer of pet rabbits) and dental health (their teeth grow 2mm per week).
Best Hay UK
Timothy hay is the gold standard for adult rabbits. Specialist UK suppliers like The Hay Shed and Happy Hay Co offer dust-extracted, fragrant feeding hay that is far superior to compressed pet shop bags.
Best Pellets
1. Burgess Excel Adult Rabbit Nuggets
High-fibre (36%), timothy hay-based, with beneficial prebiotics. Available everywhere in the UK. The safe, reliable choice.
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2. Science Selective Adult Rabbit
Uniform extruded nuggets that eliminate selective feeding. Extremely high fibre content (25%+). Often recommended by rabbit-savvy vets.
Never Feed Muesli
The RWAF, RSPCA, and virtually every rabbit-savvy vet in the UK strongly advise against muesli-style feeds. These colourful mixes encourage selective feeding (rabbits pick out the sugary bits and leave the healthy parts), leading to dental disease, obesity, and fatal digestive issues. Transition to pellets gradually over 2–3 weeks.
