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Rabbit Care Calculator

How Rabbit Care Calculator Works

Daily needs based on body weight and size category

This calculator determines optimal diet portions and housing requirements for rabbits based on their size, ensuring proper nutrition and living space.

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    Step 1

    Enter your rabbit's weight

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    Step 2

    Select their size category

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    Step 3

    View daily hay, pellet, and vegetable amounts

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    Step 4

    Check minimum hutch dimensions

Use Cases

Planning daily feeding amounts for rabbits

Selecting appropriate hutch or enclosure size

Ensuring balanced diet proportions

Budgeting for rabbit care supplies

Tips

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    Hay should make up 80% of a rabbit's diet

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    Unlimited Timothy hay is essential

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    Pellets should be limited based on weight

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    Fresh vegetables provide necessary nutrients

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    Rabbits need more space than most people expect

Common Mistakes

  • Overfeeding pellets relative to hay

  • Using too small of an enclosure

  • Not providing unlimited hay access

  • Feeding wrong vegetables (iceberg lettuce is harmful)

FAQs

How much hay should a rabbit eat?

Unlimited! A rabbit should eat a pile of hay about their body size daily. Hay is essential for dental and digestive health.

How many pellets per day?

About 1/4 cup per 5 lbs of body weight for adult rabbits. Pellets should be high-fiber Timothy-based, not alfalfa (for adults).

What size hutch does a rabbit need?

Minimum is 4x their body length when stretched out. Bigger is always better. Rabbits need room to hop, stretch, and stand on hind legs.

What vegetables can rabbits eat?

Leafy greens like romaine, cilantro, parsley, and herbs. Avoid iceberg lettuce and limit high-sugar vegetables like carrots.

Do rabbits need exercise outside their cage?

Yes! Rabbits need 3-4 hours of exercise outside their enclosure daily. A rabbit-proofed room or secure pen works well.