When can I transfer my juvenile rabbit to adult rabbit food? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 15 days old | 3.5 lbs

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At what age should I switch my young rabbit to adult rabbit food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

When can I transfer my juvenile rabbit to adult rabbit food?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT 44

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on September 11th, 2017

Rabbits should be eating adult food by 6-7 months of age. Discontinue feeding alfalfa at that time also. Feed unlimited amounts of timothy hay, oat hay and similar grasses. Limit commercial pellets to no more than 1/8 to 1/4 cup daily for adults.

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You can offer alfalfa hay until about 6-7 months of age. After that, switch to a quality timothy or oat hay. Adult pellets can be fed as well. To balance out the diet, begin to introduce leafy greens and vegetables.

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I have 2 rabbits from the same litter and they are 6 months old how much pellets should i give them

Hi there. A high portion of the rabbits diet should be coming from Timothy hay. I usually recommend 1/4 cup per day of pellets per rabbit. However, if you are currently feeding more than that I suggest a very slow wean. Rabbits do not tolerate a rapid diet change well. Have fun with those baby bunnies! Thank you for using Pet Coach.

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How much hay and pellets should I be feeding my 1 month old Netherland dwarf rabbit a day and how’s many times a day? Also should I start adding vegetables to it’s diet?

Great questions! From weaning up to seven months of age, Lenny can have unlimited amounts of pellets and alfalfa hay. Since he can have this food in an unlimited amount, just make sure he has plenty of both at all times, replacing old food with fresh food at least once a day. Do not start introducing vegetables until he is three months of age. At that point in time, start introducing small amounts at a time. I hope this helps!

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My year-old rabbit will not transition to adult food. She picks out the young adult food from the mix. Can she stay on young adult food?

Thanks for reaching out about Lola. If by young rabbit food, you mean alfalfa based, then no. Alfalfa is too rich in calcium for long term use and can increase the risk of kidney or bladder stones, or calcium sludge. The higher protein content could also provide more stress to the function of the kidneys. Continue to transition. She will eat it if she is hungry enough. Good luck.

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what is a good diet for rabbits? what percent hay? what percent pellets? what percent veggies?

For an adult rabbit the percentages should be 85-90% hay ( timothy, grass hay, oat hay and so on) up to 10% veggies and up to 5% fruits (no more than 1 oz. per 3 lbs. body weight). The rest can be given in pellets.

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My rabbit is very active and it still pee and poop a lot like usual.My concern is that when it was one month old it always finish almost the whole bowl of pellet and less hay but now it it a lot of hay but the amount of pellets it eat reduced.It st

There is likely no cause for concern. Rabbits can eat as much timothy hay or similar grasses as they want to eat. A high fiber diet is essential for gut health. You can supplement with alfalfa until he is 7 months old. Pellets should be limited to about 1/8 cup daily.

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Hi. I'm new to having a rabbit. Ours is a male that's 7 months old. Is it important to feed him at the same time each morning (0700) and evening (630-7 pm) as best we can?

Petey should have unlimited access to timothy hay or similar grasses. You can feed a small amount of commercial pellets and fresh greens twice daily. It isn't critical, but try to keep a consistent schedule for feeding.

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Should I limit my rabbits food at a certain age?

I think this article will answer most of your nutrition questions. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=18+1803&aid=1638 The only thing you need to limit as a rabbit reaches maturity is the pellets. They should make up less of the diet. She should be eating mostly hay and vegetables. Overfeeding pellets in mature rabbits can lead to obesity and other medical conditions. Hope this helps. After you read the article if you still have questions feel free to post again. Best wishes.

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How many pounds should she be? I weighed her on a human one (the whole, I weigh myself then subtract what I weigh from the number I get with you) she was 5 pounds... good weight? Bad weight? My other rabbit is also 5.

This small breed rabbit should weigh between 2.5lbs and 3.5lbs. Review the diet and limit commercial pellets to no more than 1/8 cup daily. Feed as much timothy hay and similar grasses as she will eat. Avoid alfalfa if she is older than 6-7 months. Increase activity if possible.

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Should I limit my rabbits food at a certain age?

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