Hay is vital to a rabbit’s diet and should always be available to them. It makes up 80% of their diet and also plays a key role in wearing down their ever-growing teeth. This helps prevent dental problems which can be costly to treat. Meaning that spending a little extra on hay that they love can save you money in the long run.

No hay is outright bad for rabbits but there are points worth considering. Young rabbits are often fed alfalfa hay which is high in protein and calcium. This is great for their growing bodies but adult bunnies should be fed less protein and calcium dense hay to prevent them from getting overfat and having bladder sludge issues.

Whilst it is possible for rabbits to live off of just hay and water alone. Most people opt to also feed small amounts of pellets for the added protein that they may not be getting from just their hay.

Rabbits are rarely allergic to hay. If your rabbit is exhibiting allergy-like symptoms then it is more likely to be due to the hay being too dusty that it is irritating them. This is why all of our hays are dust-free to ensure your rabbit is as happy as can be!

Of course! There are a number of treats your bun might like. 

On the odd occasion, you could give them a carrot or some cabbage, but contrary to popular belief, this isn’t good in large doses. This is because they contain high starch and sugar levels, which can make your furry friend gassy! 

We have a range of other natural enrichment products that are great for your buns natural foraging behaviours. 

Take a look at our natural rabbit toys!

Whilst it may look similar to us humans, there are a huge variety of hays available. The main factor is the type of grass used to make the hay. Be it Timothy, Meadow, Crau or anything else. Meadow and Crau hay are slightly different in that it is made from areas that naturally contain a variety of grasses. 

Hay quality is also hugely dependent on the growing season and the amount of sunshine and rain that the crops received during the harvest season. Meaning that no two crops of hay will be exactly the same.

This refers to how many times the same crop has been harvested. It is not an indication of quality. The first cut means that the hay was from the first harvest of the field. The crop is usually then fertilised again and harvested again around a month later.

The first cut is coarser and longer hay whilst the second cut is softer and shorter in the stem. This provides added choice for your bunny so it’s only a good thing!

Hay should be green in colour, although this can depend on the variety. It should also be fresh smelling and dust-free to avoid any respirational issues with your bunny. You should be able to get a sense of what your bunny enjoys in the hay after they try a few.

Absolutely! If your bunny enjoys timothy hay then there’s no need to change it for them. However bunnies, just like us, often enjoy variety in their diet and wouldn’t mind a little change every now and then.

Our 10kg Micro-bales usually last 2 bunnies around 5-6 weeks although this is difficult to say as each rabbit is different and they often waste their hay by using it as litter too. Most of our customers.

If you are having a hard time getting your rabbit to eat hay then you can spray it with small amounts of pineapple juice to entice them in with the sweet flavour. However, you should also do some trial and error with different types of hays to see what they like the most.

If you feel as though your rabbit needs to eat more hay then you can spray it with small amounts of pineapple juice to entice them in with the sweet flavour. You can also experiment with different types of hays to see what they like the most. Why not mix different types of hays together too!

Some rabbits can be very fussy about eating hay. It is important to try and find hay that they like and at Happy Hay, we provide samples so that they can choose for themselves. If your rabbit is particularly fussy then our organic Crau hay is popular as it is incredibly palatable even to the fussiest of buns!

A rabbits diet should be 80% hay so it is best to keep looking for hay that they like before looking for any alternatives. Failing that you can feed fresh grass but not from lawnmower clippings and it’d be best to try and find the same type of fresh grass that is used in common hays.

You can feed grass instead of hay, but keep in mind that this is less dense in fibre than hay which is vital to keep their sensitive digestive system functioning. If you do want to feed grass then we advise you to find the same types of fresh grass that are commonly used in haymaking. Such as Timothy or Ryegrass hay. We also do not recommend feeding lawnmower clippings because as soon as it is cut then the fermentation process begins which further changes the nutritional balance.

Bunnies can eat grass from outside although it is not an ideal substitution for hay due to the lower fibre content. We also do not recommend feeding lawnmower clippings because as soon as it is cut the fermentation process begins which further changes the nutritional balance.

Adult rabbits are all lactose intolerant so it is never suitable to feed them the milk of any kind.

There is no substitute for hay that is better than hay itself. This is because hay contains the fibre they need for their delicate digestive systems and is better suited to wear their teeth down.

There is no substitute for hay that is better than hay itself. This is because hay contains the fibre they need for their delicate digestive systems and is better suited to wear their teeth down.