11/23/2025
Rabbits are very sensitive and low quality feed is danger, I had to throwaway 50 lbs bag of feed few weeks ago, because whe we open the bag there was dead mouse on top of feed and it wasn’t s fresh was old dead mouse… the quality of pellets also was way different for the first time, it was lots of dust and looks like scraps from cleaning Machine  that produce pellets , the store did replace the feed but it’s just horrible even think about that what if mouse would be in the middle of bag or on the bottom….. I would feed this nasty feed to my rabbits before eventually able to find that old dead mouse. It’s crazy they will send to sale feed that been scraps from floors ….
Aflatoxin. The Invisible Assassin.
Why Moldy Hay or Corn Can Be Deadly For Rabbits.
What is aflatoxin?
Aflatoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain molds, especially Aspergillus that grow on damp corn, grains, and hay. They’re invisible, tasteless, and incredibly dangerous.
Why rabbits are so vulnerable:
* Rabbits lack the detox systems that larger animals have.
* Even tiny amounts of aflatoxin can cause liver damage, immune suppression, or sudden death.
* Inhaling spores from moldy hay can trigger respiratory infections or allergic reactions.
Moldy corn is a double threat:
Corn is a common carrier of Aspergillus mold. Aflatoxins can survive processing, so even “clean looking” feed can be contaminated. Feeding corn to rabbits is risky unless it’s been rigorously tested and stored in ideal conditions.
Hay isn’t safe if it was baled damp:
Mold can grow deep inside bales, especially if they were baled before fully drying. A musty smell or white/green fuzz is a red flag, but mold can be present even without visible signs.
Aflatoxins are so potent that just 50 parts per billion can harm a rabbit’s liver. That’s like a single drop in a backyard pool, too small to see, but powerful enough to kill.
