29/06/2026
🐰🐇 Rabbit Awareness 🐇🐰
Last week was Rabbit awareness week in the UK. As part of their campaign here is some information on Feeding Bunnies Better!
🐰Rabbits need plenty of space to hop, stretch, explore and forage naturally. A cramped setup limits movement, impacting their health, wellbeing and make it harder to encourage natural feeding behaviours like grazing on hay throughout the day.
Create a rabbit-friendly space with room to scatter feed, forage and room to roam, because happy homes help create healthy appetites. 🥕
🐰Rabbits are social animals and should live in compatible pairs or groups. A lonely rabbit can become stressed, withdrawn and may even lose interest in food.
Eating together is a natural rabbit behaviour, bonded bunnies often graze side-by-side, forage together and help each other feel safe and secure.
Friendship really can help keep rabbits happier, healthier and eating well.🐇🐇
🐰Did you know hay should make up 85–90% of your rabbit’s diet? The rest should include a small portion of high-fibre nuggets, rabbit-safe greens and fresh water daily.
Too many treats or muesli-style foods can lead to selective feeding and serious health issues, so getting the balance right matters. ✨
🐰Rabbits love to forage, dig, chew and explore, and food can be a great way to encourage these natural behaviours. Try scattering nuggets through hay, hiding treats in enrichment toys or offering safe forage to keep mealtimes fun and stimulating. 🥬
Feeding shouldn’t just fill tummies, it should keep rabbits mentally and physically active too.
🐰A rabbit that stops eating is often a rabbit that needs urgent veterinary attention. Changes in appetite can be an early sign of dental problems, stress, illness or gut stasis — which can quickly become serious. 🩺
Keep an eye on eating habits, droppings and behaviour, and always contact your vet if something feels wrong. Healthy rabbits start with prevention, proper nutrition and regular care.🥕🥬🍎