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Is it safe for my rabbit to eat grass and weeds, or do they need hay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 11.02 lbs

Is feeding my rabbits weeds and grass ok because grass is basically dry hay.

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on October 1st, 2017

Hello. Bun Bun should have access to both dry hay and fresh grass. While rabbits like to chew on fresh grass they also should eat dry hay to regulate and stimulate their gastro-intetinal tract. Please, remeber to offer vegetables, like cucmber, lettuce or small amount of carrot. You can add also a piece of apple from time to time. Be careful with other 'weeds' as some plants may cause gastro-intestinal problems in rabbits.

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